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Categories of Disability Under IDEA
Need a quick guide to disability categories in special education? This helpful PDF breaks down the 13 IDEA categories for children ages 3 through 21 and also explains developmental delay for younge... Read more
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Child Friendly Native Plants of Texas
Explore a child-friendly guide to native Texas plants for outdoor learning environments, schoolyard classrooms, and early childhood programs. This resource highlights plants approved for childcare ... Read more
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Georgia In-Home Daycare: Family Child Care Learning Home Applicant Guide
The Georgia In-Home Daycare: Family Child Care Learning Home Applicant Guide is the official DECAL resource that explains how to apply to operate a licensed family child care learning home in Georg... Read more
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Week of the Young Child Activities
Week of the Young Child activities celebrate young children's learning and development through play-based, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. Popular activities include art p... Read more
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Last Day of Winter Activities
Celebrate the last day of winter with low-prep, hands-on activities for birth through school age including sensory play, movement games, winter-to-spring art, and simple STEM experiments that help ... Read more
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Creating a Positive Learning Environment Checklist
A Creating a Positive Learning Environment Checklist is a practical tool that helps educators organize and maintain classroom conditions that promote safety, respect, and active engagement. A posit... Read more
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Signs of Abuse and Neglect. Mixed Ages. Safety.
Signs of #abuse and #neglect can vary depending on the ages of the individuals involved. In #children, some common signs may include unexplained bruises, withdrawal from normal activities, sudden c... Read more
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14 Days of Valentine Kindness
Let’s count down to Valentine’s Day with kindness! 14 days of simple, kid-friendly actions that build friendship, empathy, and classroom community for mixed ages (0–12). #valentine-day #acti... Read more
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The Gift of Language
The gift of language lets us shape and share our inner worlds, turning private thoughts into shared understanding. It carries culture and memory across generations, preserving stories, values, and ... Read more
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Parent Handout: Supporting Learning at Home
The Parent Handout: Supporting Learning at Home offers practical, easy-to-implement strategies parents can use daily—such as setting routines, creating a quiet workspace, and encouraging regular ... Read more
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Seven Key Principles of Self-Regulation for young children
The first key principle of #self-regulation for young children is understanding and recognizing their own emotions. This involves being able to identify different feelings such as anger, sadness, o... Read more
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Preparation of Breastmilk
The preparation of breastmilk involves ensuring proper hygiene and cleanliness. This includes washing hands before handling breastmilk and sterilizing all equipment used for expressing and storing ... Read more
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Preparation of Breastmilk Spanish
La preparación de la leche materna es un proceso importante para garantizar la seguridad y la calidad del alimento para el bebé. Se recomienda lavarse bien las manos antes de extraer la leche y u... Read more
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10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety
The 10 actions are science-informed injury prevention strategies used by ECE programs that prioritize children's #safety and well-being and includes: Implement mandatory safety training programs f... Read more
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"Zoning to Maximize Learning": Staff Zoning Chart Activity. Admin.
The #staff zoning chart activity is a tool used by school administrators to effectively allocate resources and maximize learning opportunities for #students. It involves creating a visual represent... Read more
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"Zoning to Maximize Learning": Classroom Map with Zoning Areas. Admin.
"Zoning to Maximize Learning" is a concept that involves dividing the classroom into different areas or zones based on the activities that take place in each zone. This approach aims to create an o... Read more
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"Zoning to Maximize Learning": Discussion Questions Activity. Admin.
The "Zoning to Maximize Learning" discussion questions activity is a helpful tool for #administrators to engage #teachers in thoughtful conversations surrounding #classroom designs and learning env... Read more
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Presenter Notes for "Zoning to Maximize Learning". Admin.
Presenter Notes for "Zoning to Maximize Learning" provide valuable guidance and insights for #educators and #administrators looking to optimize learning environments. These notes delve into the con... Read more
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10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety. Mixed Ages. Safety.
Implement a comprehensive training program that educates employees of #all-ages on #safety procedures and protocols, ensuring everyone is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to create ... Read more
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Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk. Infant/Toddler. Health.
Breast milk should be stored in clean containers made of glass or BPA-free plastic. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. To prepare #breast-mil... Read more
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Signs of Illness. Mixed Ages. Health.
One of the clear signs of #illness, regardless of age, is a sudden and drastic change in #behavior or mood. This can often indicate that something is wrong physiologically, and it is important to t... Read more
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The Power of Pretend Play for young children
Pretend play is an integral part of a child's development as it enhances their cognitive, social and emotional skills. Through #pretend_play, children can explore and understand the world around th... Read more
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Learning Opportunities Checklist
A Learning Opportunities Checklist is a tool used by educators to determine what learning opportunities are available to students. This checklist includes a variety of activities, such as homework ... Read more
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Does Classroom Quality Promote Preschoolers’ Learning?
Research has shown that #classroom quality plays a significant role in promoting #preschoolers' learning. High-quality classrooms are characterized by effective instruction, positive teacher-chil... Read more
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