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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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Talk, Read & Sing: Preschool Teacher Tips
Talking, reading, and singing with young children every day helps build their language skills and supports early brain development. These simple shared activities also strengthen caregiver-child bo... Read more
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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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Child Care Workforce Qualifications, Training, and Professional Development
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
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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
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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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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Universal Checklist and Cover Letter Form. Admin.
The Universal Checklist and Cover Letter Form is a highly versatile and essential tool for #administrators, as it provides a comprehensive checklist for various #administrative tasks and a standard... Read more
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Safe Sleep Practices & Swaddling. Infant/Toddler. Safety.
Safe #sleep practices and #swaddling are essential for ensuring the #safety and well-being of #infants and #toddlers. It is recommended to place infants on their backs to sleep in a crib or bassine... Read more
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Safe Sleep for Babies
A quick, evidence-based CDC handout for training and family education that outlines recommended infant safe sleep practices, shows how common unsafe behaviors are, and lists action steps for caregi... Read more
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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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Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
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
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Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers
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
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Updated Recs for Safe Sleep. Infant/Toddler. Safety
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations for #safe_sleep practices for infants and toddlers to reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths. The updated guidelines includ... Read more
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Collecting and Using Anecdotal Records
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
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Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers (Fine Motor & Sensory Play)
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
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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
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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Air Quality and Outdoor Activity Guidance for Schools
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
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Guiding Questions for Active Supervision and Safety. Mixed-Ages. Admin.
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
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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
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
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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Accident/ Injury Report for Infants and Toddlers: Sample
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
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