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
Bring the Festival of Lights into your classroom with fun! Children can explore sparkling “light” sensory play, create simple menorah-inspired crafts, spin and count with dreidel games, and sha... Read more
Veterans Day activities for kids can include age‑adaptable crafts (paper flags, gratitude cards, or memory boxes), classroom lessons and read‑alouds about service, and interactive projects like... Read more
This resource is designed to help child care providers and teachers celebrate family diversity with respect and care. It includes age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and... Read more
Halloween offers a variety of all-ages activities such as pumpkin carving or decorating, costume parades, fall festivals, and community "trunk-or-treat" events that keep the fun friendly and access... Read more
Columbus Day activities for all ages is a flexible set of classroom ideas focused on maps, navigation, curiosity, and respectful learning. Children from infants to school-age can explore land-and-w... Read more
During ADHD Awareness Month, schools and community centers can host inclusive, sensory-friendly activities that celebrate neurodiversity and teach kids about attention differences in a supportive w... Read more
This inclusive, developmentally appropriate resource helps early learning programs recognize Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) through classroom-friendly themes like new beginnings, kindness, ref... 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
Need a quick way to get your group’s attention without raising your voice? This free guide breaks down how to teach and use “1-2-3, Eyes on Me” with clear steps, practice tips, age-based adap... 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
Autism Awareness Month (also often called Autism Acceptance Month) is an important time to celebrate neurodiversity and remind children that everyone learns, plays, and communicates in different wa... 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
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
Gross motor activities involve large-muscle movements like running, jumping, throwing, climbing, and walking that build strength, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. They support development ... 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 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
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
The Classroom Strengths Community Directory Activity is a valuable tool for fostering a sense of #community and #collaboration within the classroom. It allows #students to identify and showcase the... Read more
Youth preparedness programs that are implemented at a community level are essential in equipping young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to #emergencies and disa... 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
The Environmental Adaptations Checklist is a tool used to evaluate and promote child participation in various settings. By identifying potential barriers and modifying the physical environments, th... Read more