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Observing and Recording Children’s Development
This resource explains why observation matters in early childhood and outlines different ways to record children’s growth, including anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, and portfolios. ... Read more
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Typical vs. Atypical Development: Ages 4–8
This easy-to-use resource compares typical developmental milestones with signs that may show a child needs extra support. It covers social-emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development f... Read more
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Understanding Child Growth and Development
Learn the basics of child growth and development, including how children grow across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas. This resource helps early childhood professionals be... Read more
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Physical Activity Recommendations for Different Age Groups
Review official physical activity recommendations for different age groups with this easy-to-read CDC graphic. For preschool-aged children, it emphasizes physical activity throughout the day and ac... Read more
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Early Childhood Transitions: Supporting Children and Families
A useful resource for helping children and families navigate changes in early learning and care settings. This PDF offers guidance for supporting smoother transitions, strengthening family communic... Read more
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Child Care Workforce Qualifications, Training, and Professional Development
The child care workforce requires clearly defined qualifications such as minimum education levels, background checks, CPR/first aid and early childhood credentials or state licensing to ensure care... Read more
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Special Needs in Daycare: Supporting Communication
Daycares can support children with special needs by creating inclusive communication environments that use predictable routines, visual supports, and clear, simplified language. Implementing augmen... Read more
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Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
From birth to age five, children rapidly develop social and emotional skills—forming secure attachments, expressing basic emotions, and beginning to regulate feelings with caregiver support. Resp... Read more
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Fostering Healthy Social & Emotional Development in Young Children
Fostering healthy social and emotional development in young children begins with warm, responsive relationships that provide consistent routines, clear boundaries, and a sense of safety. Caregivers... Read more
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Family Guide to NYS Early Childhood Services - Prenatal through Age 5
The Family Guide to NYS Early Childhood Services is a comprehensive resource for parents and caregivers of children from prenatal through age 5. It provides information on a wide range of services ... 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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Upper and Lower case matching preschool
Upper and lower case matching activities help preschoolers develop their letter recognition skills in a fun and engaging way. By pairing uppercase letters with their corresponding lowercase counter... Read more
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Make a Sentence Using the Picture
"Make a Sentence Using the Picture" is an engaging activity that encourages creativity and language skills. By observing an image, participants can craft descriptive sentences that capture the esse... Read more
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How to complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio
To complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio, you need to first gather all the necessary materials such as training certificates, work samples, and references. Next, you should carefully... Read more
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Professional Development Experiences in Infant-Toddler Care
Professional #development experiences in infant- #toddler care play a crucial role in enhancing understanding and knowledge of #early-childhood development and effective caregiving practices. The... Read more
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Supporting Family Economic Well-Being in Early Childhood Home Visiting
Supporting family economic well-being in #early-childhood home visiting programs is essential for ensuring the long-term success and stability of families. By providing families with resources and... Read more
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Supporting infant and toddler mental health
Supporting infant and #toddler mental health is crucial for their overall well-being and development. Early experiences, relationships, and environment all play a significant role in shaping infant... Read more
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Supporting Children
Supporting children's social-emotional/behavioral and mental health is essential for their overall well-being and success in life. Providing a safe and nurturing environment, positive reinforcement... Read more
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