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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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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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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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Culture in Our Classroom
In our classroom, kid culture celebrates diversity and encourages every student to share their unique background and ideas. We practice respect, active listening, and kindness so everyone feels saf... 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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A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families
A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families is a comprehensive resource designed to help professionals engage in effective discussions about #safety with families. It provides practical strategi... 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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Accident/Injury Child Care Form. Admin. All Ages.
The Accident/Injury Child Care Form is a crucial administrative document that is applicable to children of all ages in a #child-care setting. This form serves as a record-keeping tool to document a... Read more
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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
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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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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Preparation of Breastmilk
The preparation of breastmilk involves ensuring proper hygiene and cleanliness. This includes washing hands before handling breastmilk and sterilizing all equipment used for expressing and storing ... Read more
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New York Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
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
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Safe Sleep in Child Care poster
The Safe Sleep in Child Care poster provides essential information and guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of infants during naptime or bedtime in child care settings. It emphasizes the ... Read more
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Preparation of Breastmilk Spanish
La preparación de la leche materna es un proceso importante para garantizar la seguridad y la calidad del alimento para el bebé. Se recomienda lavarse bien las manos antes de extraer la leche y u... Read more
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Safety Essentials Matching Game
Safety Essentials Matching Game is a fun and educational game designed to teach children about important safety measures. The game includes various safety-related items and situations that players ... Read more
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Classroom Dos and Dont's
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
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Emergency Preparedness Plan for Child Care Providers and Child Care Centers
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
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