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
This resource explains how thoughtful environments support infants’ and toddlers’ safety, relationships, learning, and individual needs. It helps child care providers create spaces that are hea... Read more
Help families understand why toddlers cry and learn simple ways to respond with calm, support, and consistency. This resource explains common reasons toddlers cry, describes shorter and longer tant... Read more
Support children’s social-emotional development during everyday routines with this printable poster set. These family-friendly posters include positive comments, simple choices, and emotional voc... Read more
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
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
Practical supervision strategies include setting clear expectations and measurable goals so staff understand priorities and success criteria. This free resource shares practical supervision strateg... Read more
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
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
This colorful and easy-to-display #safetyresource outlines six key #activesupervision strategies every #childcareprovider should use to protect young children in group settings. The poster highligh... Read more
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
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
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a coloring page! This printable Groundhog Day coloring page is designed for infants and toddlers (ages 1–3) as it supports early fine-motor skills and creative explo... Read more
Assistive technology for infants and #toddlers refers to a variety of tools and devices designed to support their developmental and communication needs. These technologies can include communicatio... Read more
hands-on messy play ideas that build fine motor skills and early learning for infants and toddlers. Includes practical setup tips (defined play space, easy cleanup, tools/materials) and activity id... Read more
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
What strategies can be implemented to ensure #active-supervision and #safety in a #mixed-age setting? How can #administrators promote a culture of active supervision and safety among staff members ... Read more
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
Active #supervision with #mixed_ages requires constant attention and vigilance from #caregivers to ensure the safety of all the children. This involves dividing attention equally among all children... Read more
Active #supervision of mixed ages can be challenging, but it is essential to ensure the #safety of all children in your care. One strategy is to assign each older child a younger child to help guid... Read more
A #math lesson plan for infants and #toddlers is designed to introduce basic mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and games. These activities may include sorting objects by color or ... Read more
The accident/injury report for infants and #toddlers provides a detailed account of any incidents that occur during their time in childcare or #daycare settings. This includes information such as... Read more