Engaging in a #family walk or bike ride can be a suggested daily activity for individuals of all ages to promote #health. It allows family members to spend quality time together, while also improvi... Read more
Nutrition standards for child care across all age groups prioritize the safety of children by setting guidelines for safe food handling and preparation, as well as preventing potential allergens fr... Read more
National Nutrition Month is a great time to help children learn that food fuels our bodies for growing, playing, and learning. This resource includes easy, age-appropriate nutrition activities for ... Read more
Not vaccinating children poses serious risks to their health and well-being. Without vaccines, your child is vulnerable to a range of preventable diseases, some of which can have lifelong consequen... Read more
The H3N2v variant influenza #flu guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations to individuals of all ages to prevent and control the spread of this strain of the flu. These guidelines focus on p... Read more
Illnesses and Reportable Diseases Guidelines serve as a crucial tool for #teachers, #administrators, #directors, and #family-child-care providers to monitor and control the spread of #infectious-di... Read more
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
Printable observation and coaching form to help supervisors review the quality of staff anecdotal records. Includes a checklist for when/where/who/what details and objective, factual notes, plus sp... 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 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
Printable CDC guidance chart that explains how Air Quality Index (AQI) levels affect outdoor activities. Helps child care and early learning programs decide when to continue, modify, or move activi... Read more
A weekly menu is a planned outline of meals for each day of the week, designed to streamline grocery shopping and meal preparation. It often includes a variety of dishes to ensure balanced nutritio... Read more
The New York Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides funding to child and adult care centers in New York to serve nutritious meals and snacks to eligible partic... Read more
Bright and colorful! This poster helps young learners with classroom rules. See a picture of a child raising their hand? The words below say "Raise your hand to speak!" Look at the happy kids sh... Read more
An Emergency Preparedness Plan for Child Care Providers and Child Care Centers is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of children during unexpected situations, such as natural disasters o... Read more
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
Culturally responsive practices in promoting oral health for #mixed_ages involve understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of individuals. These practices aim to provide oral... Read more
The Zika #Activity_Book is a comprehensive guide designed for all ages to educate them about the #Zika virus and its prevention. This engaging book contains various #activities, puzzles, and colori... Read more
Our comprehensive list of poisoning plants provides essential information to keep everyone, regardless of age, safe from potential hazards. From common houseplants to outdoor vegetation, we carefu... Read more
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
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
Climate change can adversely affect the health of children as it leads to the spread of diseases and can cause malnutrition due to the impact on agriculture. Children with respiratory problems are ... Read more