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Understanding the Montessori Classroom
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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
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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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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers
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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers

This question-and-answer guide explains safe sleep practices that help reduce the risk of SIDS, including placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm sleep surface, and keeping soft items ... Read more
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Infant Meal Guidelines for Child Care Providers
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Infant Meal Guidelines for Child Care Providers

This quick-reference resource explains CACFP infant meal patterns for birth through 11 months. It helps providers understand what to serve at meals and snacks and when infants may be developmentall... Read more
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Equal Access to Child Care Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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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
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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
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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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Talk, Read & Sing: Infant & Toddler Tips
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Talk, Read & Sing: Infant & Toddler Tips

Talking with babies and toddlers is a brain building activity! Every time you talk to a baby and have a high-quality back-and-forth interaction, new connections in that baby’s brain are made. The... Read more
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Week of the Young Child Activities
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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
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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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World Down Syndrome Day Activities
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World Down Syndrome Day Activities

World Down Syndrome Day activities raise awareness, celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, and promote inclusion and respect. World Down Syndrome Day is a great opportun... Read more
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Last Day of Winter Activities
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Child Care Infant and Children Weekly Meal/Menu Planner Template
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Child Care Infant and Children Weekly Meal/Menu Planner Template

The Child Care Infant and Children Weekly Meal/Menu Planner Template provides a structured weekly layout to plan nutritious breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and bottle/breastfeeding schedules for infan... Read more
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Seven Key Principles of Self-Regulation for young children
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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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Infant and Toddler Weekly Lesson Plan Template
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Infant and Toddler Weekly Lesson Plan Template

The Infant and Toddler Weekly Lesson Plan Template helps teachers plan engaging and age-appropriate activities for young children. With sections for #language-development, sensory exploration, an... Read more
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Infant and Toddler Weekly Menu Template
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Infant and Toddler Weekly Menu Template

An Infant and Toddler weekly menu template is designed to provide a balanced and nutritious diet for infants and toddlers. #Menu_planning should include a variety of food groups such as fruits, veg... Read more
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Preparation of Breastmilk
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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
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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
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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
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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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