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
Track annual training hours and required topics with this official Texas staff training record form. This resource outlines required annual training hours by provider role and includes sections for... Read more
The CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet gives child care providers a clear overview of important health and safety training topics. It is a useful resource for learning about training expect... Read more
A helpful guide for understanding important training topics in early childhood education. This resource covers key areas like safe sleep, emergency preparedness, medication administration, infectio... Read more
The Training Plan Template for Texas Rising Star Category 1 is a structured document designed to help early childhood programs plan and document staff professional development to meet TRS Category ... Read more
Official Texas Rising Star guidelines that include helpful notes on professional development supports, including references to free online PD through CLI Engage for Texas Rising Star programs.
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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
Potty training ages and expectations vary across families and cultures. This free teacher guide shares practical, culturally responsive recommendations you can use right away including routines, sc... Read more
Annual ongoing training hours are a set number of learning hours employees must complete each year to maintain competency, comply with regulations, and stay current with industry standards. This qu... Read more
The Sibling Story Jar is a fun and meaningful way to help children share feelings, celebrate kindness, and practice communication with one another. Inspired by Montessori principles of respect and... Read more
Music and rhythm are natural ways for young children to connect with their environment, their bodies, and each other. In Montessori, music isn’t about memorizing songs—it’s about exploration,... Read more
Bring stories to life in your Montessori #classroom with Interactive Storytelling! Using a tablet or smart board, children can watch short, animated stories and engage with the narrative through d... Read more
The Leaf Sorting & Color Matching activity brings the beauty of autumn right into the Montessori #classroom. Children #explore-nature’s variety by collecting and examining colorful leaves, then... Read more
