Preschool Methods early childhood education courses

45 Hour Preschool Methods and Materials

In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of curriculum planning and execution tailored for children aged two to five years. Through...

Credencial de Preescolar CDA

12 CEUs

La CDA Preschool Credential es una capacitación en línea autoguiada de 120 horas diseñada para educadores que trabajan con niños de 3–5 en un entorno p...

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45-Hour Preschool Curriculum

4.5 CEUs

In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of curriculum planning and execution tailored for children aged two to five years. Through...

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Plan de estudios de 45 horas para bebés y niños pequeños

4.5 CEUs

¿Te apasiona cuidar a los miembros más pequeños de nuestra comunidad? El curso ChildCareEds 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum Course es tu puerta de entr...

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Currículo de 45 horas para edad escolar

4.5 CEUs

Este curso está diseñado para dotar a los estudiantes de las habilidades esenciales necesarias para trabajar de manera eficaz en programas de cuidado infantil...

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Paquete CDA Bridge: Preescolar

3 CEUs

El CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool es una formación en línea autoguiada para proveedores de cuidado infantil de Maryland que ya poseen una certificación de 90...

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45 horas Crecimiento y Desarrollo Nacimiento a 12 años EN LÍNEA

4.5 CEUs

¿Te apasiona formar el futuro de nuestra generación más joven? El curso de 45 horas en Crecimiento y Desarrollo de ChildCareEds es tu puerta de entrada esenc...

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Recognize, Respond, Respect: Supporting Diverse Learners

0.6 CEUs

Child care providers play a critical role in identifying and supporting the individual needs of young children, making observation, assessment, and inclusive co...

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Understanding Montessori's Approach to Child Development

0.6 CEUs

This comprehensive training delves into Maria Montessori's revolutionary approach to child development, providing participants with a thorough understanding of ...

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CDA Preschool Renewal

4.5 CEUs

Reignite your passion for preschool education with our dynamic CDA Preschool Renewal course, crafted to reaffirm your expertise and dedication to shaping the br...

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CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool without Portfolio Review

3 CEUs

The 30-hour Bridge Bundle for Maryland Child Care Providers is a specialized training program designed to help child care professionals in Maryland who already ...

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DAP for Preschool

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development One of the first steps of cre...

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Lesson Planning for Preschoolers

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Effective teachers guide chil...

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From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills

Imagine a classroom where frustrations melt away with calming breaths and meltdowns morph into problem-solving moments. This is the magic of teaching self-regul...

Working Together: Teachers & Preschoolers

0.2 CEUs

Trying to find new ways to interact and engage with your preschoolers. In this training, we focus on strategies to implement a positive environment by engaging ...

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Letter Y Coloring Activity: Y Is for Yoyo
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Letter Y Coloring Activity: Y Is for Yoyo

This one-page printable helps children recognize the uppercase letter Y while coloring a friendly yoyo illustration. Children practice early letter identification, vocabulary connection, and fine-m... Read more
Preschool · English, Fine Motor, Language Arts, Literacy · 1 page
$0.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Letter B Tracing and Beginning Sound Practice Sheets
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Letter B Tracing and Beginning Sound Practice Sheets

Help preschool children learn the letter B with three printable practice sheets. Children trace uppercase and lowercase B, say the /b/ sound, and connect the letter to familiar B words including ba... Read more
Preschool · English, Language Arts, Literacy · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Make Parent Communication Easy: All About My Preschooler
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Make Parent Communication Easy: All About My Preschooler

Make family communication easier with this 3-page printable preschooler information form. Families can share a child’s daily routine, meals and snacks, rest or quiet time, diapering or potty-trai... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Family, Health, Language Arts · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Parent Communication Log
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Parent Communication Log

Keep clear, consistent records of communication with each child’s family using this printable Parent Communication Log. The form includes space for the child’s name, date of birth, parent or gu... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Admin, English, Family · 2 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Summer Safety Rules Poster
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Summer Safety Rules Poster

This one-page printable poster displays summer safety reminders children can see and discuss at a glance, including wearing sunscreen, drinking water, wearing a hat, and taking shade breaks. The br... Read more
Preschool, Kindergarten · English, Health, Safety · 1 page
$0.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Feelings Faces Chart: 16 Simple Emotions
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Feelings Faces Chart: 16 Simple Emotions

This one-page printable feelings chart displays 16 clearly labeled facial expressions, including happy, sad, angry, scared, tired, and calm. Children can use the expressive faces and emotion words ... Read more
Preschool, Kindergarten · Behavior, English · 1 page
$0.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Classroom Rules Poster
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Preschool Classroom Rules Poster

Simple rules for your youngest learners! This poster uses six easy-to-understand visuals — kind words, safe hands and feet, raising your hand, walking indoors, taking turns, and cleaning up — t... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Admin, Behavior, English · 2 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Developmental Milestone Checklist | Preschool Teacher Observation Sheet
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Developmental Milestone Checklist | Preschool Teacher Observation Sheet

Make developmental observations easier with this convenient one-page milestone checklist designed for early childhood educators. Teachers can document children's progress across communication, gros... Read more
Preschool, Four's · CDA, Developmental Milestones, English, Fine Motor · 1 page
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Allergy & Emergency Information Form | Childcare Safety & Contact Sheet
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Allergy & Emergency Information Form | Childcare Safety & Contact Sheet

Keep important health and emergency information organized and easy to access with this one-page childcare form. Providers can record each child’s allergies, allergy symptoms, emergency medication... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Behavior, English, Environment, Family · 1 page
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Count the Stars: Fun Addition Practice
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Count the Stars: Fun Addition Practice

Counting made colorful! Kids count the stars in each box and add the totals together, building addition fluency through a hands-on visual approach. Perfect for preschool and kindergarten mathematic... Read more
Preschool, Four's · English, Math · 6 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Indoor Rainy Day Activity Pack: 50+ Ideas for Preschool & Child Care
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Indoor Rainy Day Activity Pack: 50+ Ideas for Preschool & Child Care

Turn a rainy day into a learning day! This one-page idea sheet is packed with active, creative, STEM, math, sensory, and quiet-time activities organized into easy-to-scan categories, plus pro tips ... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Admin, Curriculum, English, Play · 1 page
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Think Like a Scientist: Observation & Experiment Recording Sheet
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Think Like a Scientist: Observation & Experiment Recording Sheet

Description: Turn any classroom experiment into an organized scientific investigation! This printable includes two student activity pages for writing an “If…then…because” hypothesis, record... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English · 3 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Indoor & Outdoor Kids Activity Calendar
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Indoor & Outdoor Kids Activity Calendar

Make planning fun and easy with this simple Indoor & Outdoor Activity Calendar! This one-page printable gives educators a weekly layout with ideas for both indoor and outdoor activities, making it ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English · 1 page
$1.25 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Child Allergy & Emergency Information Form
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Child Allergy & Emergency Information Form

Keep essential allergy and emergency information organized and easy to access with this practical Child Allergy & Emergency Information Form. Designed for childcare programs, preschool classrooms, ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Behavior, English, Family, Health · 1 page
$0.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Head Start Lesson Plan Guidelines
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Head Start Lesson Plan Guidelines

This preschool lesson planning guide explains what teachers should include in weekly lesson plans, including large-group and small-group planning, developmental domains, sensory activities, individ... Read more
Preschool · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Mixed-Age Grouping Tips
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Mixed-Age Grouping Tips

This tip sheet explains the benefits and challenges of mixed-age grouping in early childhood settings and shares practical ideas for planning curriculum, creating positive social environments, and ... Read more
Mixed Ages · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Head Start Preschool Weekly Lesson Plan Template
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Head Start Preschool Weekly Lesson Plan Template

This weekly preschool lesson plan template gives teachers a simple way to organize interest areas, question of the day, large group, read-aloud, small group, outdoor experiences, safety talk, vocab... Read more
Preschool · 1 page
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Free CDA Sample Exam Questions
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Free CDA Sample Exam Questions

This quick-access CDA resource links to official sample exam question sets for center-based infant and toddler, preschool, birth to five, and family child care pathways. It is a helpful starting po... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 1 page
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Maryland Staff Requirements
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Maryland Staff Requirements

This guide outlines Maryland child care center staff qualifications for aides, assistant school-age teachers, infant-toddler teachers, preschool teachers, and school-age teachers. It covers minimum... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 2 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Maryland Director Requirements
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Maryland Director Requirements

This chart gives a clear overview of Maryland preschool and school-age director requirements, including age, education, coursework, experience, and added training expectations. #MarylandChildCare... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 2 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Physical Activity Recommendations for Different Age Groups
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Physical Activity Recommendations for Different Age Groups

Review official physical activity recommendations for different age groups with this easy-to-read CDC graphic. For preschool-aged children, it emphasizes physical activity throughout the day and ac... Read more
Preschool, School Age · 1 page
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
The Eight CDA Subject Areas
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The Eight CDA Subject Areas

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
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 1 page
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Training Plan Template (Texas Rising Star Category 1)
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Training Plan Template (Texas Rising Star Category 1)

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
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 5 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
A Morning Routine for a Preschool Teacher
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A Morning Routine for a Preschool Teacher

Each morning, the preschool teacher arrives early to prepare the classroom, setting up engaging activities and ensuring that all materials are organized for the day ahead. After greeting the childr... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Admin, Curriculum, Environment · 3 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
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