The crescent moon can mark the beginning and end of Ramadan for many communities around the world. In our “Moon & Stars” resource children explore moon phases and lunar calendars through simple... Read more
Finished your CDA training or portfolio and not sure what comes next? This guide walks you through the next steps from confirming requirements and submitting your application to scheduling your exa... Read more
¿Terminaste tu capacitación del CDA o tu portafolio y no estás seguro/a de qué sigue? Esta guía te acompaña con los próximos pasos: desde confirmar requisitos y enviar tu solicitud, hasta pr... Read more
March Madness-themed activities for ages 0–8 with infant ball rolling, toddler roll-and-drop “basketball,” preschool shooting games, stations, kid-friendly brackets, and simple math graphs—... Read more
Get ready for a CDA virtual verification visit with this official checklist for candidates and PD Specialists. This resource covers required materials, room tour items, technology checks, visit pre... Read more
Explore las 8 áreas temáticas del CDA® en español para preescolar, bebés y toddlers, hogares de cuidado infantil y visitadores del hogar. Este recurso ofrece una visión clara de las áreas de... Read more
Revise las metas de competencia y áreas funcionales del CDA® en español con esta guía rápida y fácil de usar. Este recurso ayuda a los candidatos a comprender las seis metas de competencia y ... Read more
Learn about the eight CDA® subject areas for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care, and Home Visitor settings. This resource gives candidates a helpful overview of the professional knowledg... Read more
Review the CDA® Competency Standards with this quick at-a-glance resource. It highlights the six competency goals and thirteen functional areas that guide professional practice and help candidates... Read more
Help children learn how to stay safe during hot weather with this kid-friendly extreme heat activity book from the CDC. This printable resource includes simple safety tips, family emergency plannin... Read more
Teach children about winter weather safety with this engaging CDC activity book for young learners. This printable resource includes emergency kit practice, family communication planning, winter cl... Read more
Explore a child-friendly guide to native Texas plants for outdoor learning environments, schoolyard classrooms, and early childhood programs. This resource highlights plants approved for childcare ... Read more
Review important plant safety information with this resource on common poisonous plants and poisoning prevention. This guide includes safety tips for homes and outdoor spaces, what to do in a poiso... Read more
Use this helpful plant safety resource to learn about common non-poisonous and poisonous plants found in and around the home. This guide encourages adults to label plants, supervise children near u... Read more
Discover playful ways to help young children explore weather through outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and hands-on science. This Head Start resource encourages children to investigate rain, w... Read more
Support safe outdoor play during the summer with this practical early childhood resource. It includes guidance on weather conditions, sun protection, hydration, water safety, playground safety, and... Read more
Help keep children safe, healthy, and warm with this cold weather safety resource for families and early childhood settings. It includes tips for dressing in layers, watching for frostbite, staying... Read more
Document injuries, illnesses, and reportable incidents with this official Texas child care form. It includes sections for general incident details, injury or illness information, communicable disea... Read more
Support children’s social-emotional development during everyday routines with this printable poster set. These family-friendly posters include positive comments, simple choices, and emotional voc... Read more
Use this official reporting form to document serious injuries or deaths that occur in a license-exempt child care setting serving children who receive child care subsidy. The form includes incident... Read more
Track and document child injuries with this official injury-accident report form for child day centers. This resource includes sections for injury details, body part affected, treatment provided, p... Read more
Teach young children healthy dental habits with this fun printable oral health activity book from the CDC. Designed for ages 3–8, this resource includes coloring pages, mazes, search-and-find act... Read more
Track annual training hours and required topics with this official Texas staff training record form. This resource outlines required annual training hours by provider role and includes sections for... Read more
Learn the basics of child growth and development, including how children grow across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas. This resource helps early childhood professionals be... Read more
Support healthy sleep habits with this practical early childhood resource on safe sleep and bedtime routines. It explains how sleep supports children’s growth, learning, attention, and emotional ... Read more
Help families understand why toddlers cry and learn simple ways to respond with calm, support, and consistency. This resource explains common reasons toddlers cry, describes shorter and longer tant... Read more
Support better bedtime habits with this toddler sleep resource for families. It shares easy ways to build a calming bedtime routine, explains how night waking can be temporary, and offers practical... Read more
Help children recognize, name, and safely express their emotions with this social-emotional learning resource. It offers simple strategies for talking about feelings during daily routines, modeling... Read more
This resource shows how understanding family culture, language, values, and beliefs can strengthen relationships and family engagement. It helps early childhood professionals use a respectful, stre... Read more
This resource explains how autism spectrum disorder can affect children’s communication, language development, social interaction, and behavior. It describes common communication patterns such as... Read more
Strategies for responding to common classroom behaviors, along with helpful examples and positive ways to manage them. It is an easy tool to use, save, and share with staff, directors, and educator... Read more
This question-and-answer guide explains safe sleep practices that help reduce the risk of SIDS, including placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm sleep surface, and keeping soft items ... Read more
This resource explains why observation matters in early childhood and outlines different ways to record children’s growth, including anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, and portfolios. ... Read more
This guide explains how observation, documentation, and reflection help child care providers get to know infants and toddlers better, support learning, share progress with families, and make inform... Read more
Bring color, music, movement, and creativity into your classroom with these fun Cinco de Mayo activities for children. This resource includes simple, age-appropriate ideas for all ages with easy di... Read more
Celebrate the amazing teachers in your classroom with these fun and meaningful Teacher Appreciation Week activities for children. This resource includes easy, hands-on ideas for infants through sch... Read more