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Understanding the Montessori Classroom
Curious about Montessori education? This short guide explains the key parts of a Montessori classroom, including the prepared environment, hands-on materials, mixed-age groups, uninterrupted learni... Read more
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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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Equal Access to Child Care Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Learn how child care programs can support inclusion and equal access for children with disabilities. This ADA resource explains individualized assessment, reasonable modifications, accessible commu... 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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The Eight CDA Subject Areas
Learn about the eight CDA® subject areas for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care, and Home Visitor settings. This resource gives candidates a helpful overview of the professional knowledg... 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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Creating The CDA Professional Portfolio
Creating the CDA Professional Portfolio involves collecting evidence that demonstrates your knowledge, skills, and competency in early childhood care and education. It typically includes your profe... 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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Around the World Classroom Activities
Around the World classroom activities let students "visit" different countries through themed stations, presentations, or virtual tours to explore customs, languages, and landmarks. These activitie... 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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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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The Cerebral Palsy Toolkit
The Cerebral Palsy Toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to provide information and support for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families. It offers a wide range of resources, inclu... 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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Father's Day Activities at the Park
This resource contains some fun activities families can do on Father's Day while at the park. Educators can share these ideas with families to encourage quality time experiences with their children... 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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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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Active Supervision on the Bus. Mixed Ages. Safety.
Active supervision on the bus is essential for ensuring the safety of all passengers, especially when there are mixed ages on board. Bus drivers and adult supervisors should actively monitor and en... 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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Summer Heat Safety. Mixed Ages. Safety.
One major mistake to avoid when going out in the #heat is not staying hydrated. It is crucial to drink plenty of water and stay away from caffeinated or sugary beverages that can contribute to deh... 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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