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 Massachusetts Medication Consent Form is a standardized document used to authorize administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications to a student or patient in schools, childcare ... 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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Para iniciar un negocio de cuidado infantil, investiga la demanda local, define tu modelo (guardería, atención en casa, horario extendido) y elabora un plan de negocio con presupuesto y tarifas c... Read more
A practical startup guide for anyone opening a child care program. Covers planning basics, policies, staffing, budgeting, and key steps to move from idea to operating—helpful for both center-base... Read more
A clear, kid-friendly poster that reminds children and adults how to cover coughs and sneezes to help stop germs from spreading. Perfect for posting near sinks, entrances, and centers during cold/f... Read more
A practical, easy-to-follow tip sheet for early educators introducing solid foods safely in child care settings. In early care and education settings, introduce solid foods when infants show develo... Read more
Peaceful, kid-friendly ways to celebrate values like kindness, compassion, self-control, and caring for all living things. With simple activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age... Read more
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
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
On the Islamic New Year (1 Muharram), many Muslims begin the day with extra prayers, Quran recitation, and personal reflection on the past year while seeking guidance for the year ahead. Inclusive... Read more
Eid al-Adha classroom activities can introduce students to the festival’s meaning and how it is observed with prayer, family gatherings, and the charitable sharing of food. Hands-on projects such... Read more
For preschoolers, Memorial Day activities can include simple, hands-on projects like making paper flags, crafting poppy flowers, or creating a classroom mural to learn colors and symbols. Young chi... Read more
Irish American Heritage Month activities celebrate Irish culture and contributions with parades, céilís, and performances of traditional music and dance. Celebrate Irish American Heritage Month w... Read more
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a great time to teach inclusion in an age-appropriate way. This free resource includes classroom activities from birth through school age with material... 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
Need fresh ideas for the winter months? This resource includes engaging classroom activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Each activity includes materials, step-by-... 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
Effective behavior support in daycare for children with special needs uses individualized, proactive plans that focus on understanding the purpose of behaviors and teaching replacement skills. Cons... 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
Actividades de primeros auxilios para niños pueden incluir juegos y dramatizaciones que enseñen a pedir ayuda, identificar situaciones de peligro y simular cómo comunicarse con un adulto o servi... Read more