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Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Child-Care Home
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Affidavit for Applicants for Employment Child-Care Home

An affidavit for applicants for employment at a #child-care home is a legal document that serves as a sworn statement by the applicant to verify their personal information, qualifications, and suit... Read more
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Assistive Technology for Infants and Toddlers
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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
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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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Supervising Children. Mixed Ages. Safety.
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Supervising Children. Mixed Ages. Safety.

Supervising #children of #mixed-ages requires careful attention to ensure their #safety. It is important to provide appropriate supervision and guidance, considering the varying developmental needs... Read more
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Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers (Fine Motor & Sensory Play)
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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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Child Care Infant and Children Weekly Meal/Menu Planner Template
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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
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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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MLK Day Child Activity
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MLK Day Child Activity

On MLK Day, children can create a "dream" collage or kindness pledge cards inspired by Dr. King's message of equality and nonviolence. While making the projects, read a short age-appropriate story ... Read more
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Black History Month Activity for Kids
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Black History Month Activity for Kids

A quick, meaningful Black History activity: kids mix paint to explore and celebrate many beautiful skin tones, then make swatches or self-portraits building art skills, respect, and inclusion. #... Read more
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How to Get Your CDA for Free
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How to Get Your CDA for Free

Find ways to earn your CDA at low or no cost using state scholarships, workforce funding , Head Start support, or employer reimbursement. Use the state-by-state links to locate programs that may co... Read more
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Montessori Materials Mystery Challenge
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Montessori Materials Mystery Challenge

Encourage teachers to think creatively about Montessori materials and their multiple uses while reinforcing the principle of “following the child."
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Guiding Questions for Active Supervision and Safety. Mixed-Ages. Admin.
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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
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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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Child Physical Activity Checklist
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Child Physical Activity Checklist

The Child Physical Activity Checklist is a tool used to assess the physical activity levels of children. It includes questions about activities such as walking, running, and playing sports. The che... Read more
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Environmental Adaptations Checklist to Promote Child Participation
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Environmental Adaptations Checklist to Promote Child Participation

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
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How to complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio
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How to complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio

To complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio, you need to first gather all the necessary materials such as training certificates, work samples, and references. Next, you should carefully... Read more
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Social Skills Lesson Plan for Preschoolers: Sample
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Social Skills Lesson Plan for Preschoolers: Sample

The Social Skills Lesson Plan for Preschoolers aims to teach young children important skills such as sharing, taking turns, and expressing emotions effectively. Through engaging activities and game... Read more
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Math Lesson Plan for Infants/ Toddlers: Sample
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Math Lesson Plan for Infants/ Toddlers: Sample

A #math lesson plan for infants and #toddlers is designed to introduce basic mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and games. These activities may include sorting objects by color or ... Read more
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Tips for completing your CDA with ChildCareEd
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Tips for completing your CDA with ChildCareEd

One important tip for completing your CDA (Child Development Associate) with ChildCareEd is to stay organized and create a study schedule. Determine a set amount of time each day or week that you c... Read more
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (9 mo)(Spanish)
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (9 mo)(Spanish)

This checklist was developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (#cdc) to explain the #developmental_milestones of 9-month-olds. This can be used as a resource for teachers and provid... Read more
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (9 mo)(English)
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (9 mo)(English)

This checklist was developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (#cdc) to explain the #developmental_milestones of 9-month-olds. This can be used as a resource for teachers and provid... Read more
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (6 mo)(Spanish)
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (6 mo)(Spanish)

This document is a checklist developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (#cdc) listing the appropriate #developmental_milestones of 6-month-olds. This resource can be used by teache... Read more
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (6 mo)(English)
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (6 mo)(English)

This is a document developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (#cdc) that is a checklist outlining the #developmental_milestones of 6-month-olds. This checklist can be used as a res... Read more
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (4 mo)(Spanish)
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Developmental Milestones Checklist (4 mo)(Spanish)

This document contains a checklist of #developmental_milestones for 4-month-old infants. Developed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (#cdc), this resource can be given to parents and... Read more
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