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The Best Promotion is Play

Play is one of the most important activities for young children. Children learn through play, they are able to develop cognitive, language, physical, and social...

The Best Promotion is Play

0.3 CEUs

Unleash the power of play in your early childhood classroom! This course explores the critical role of play in child development. Learn to identify different ty...

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Play with Purpose: Supporting Children with Autism

0.6 CEUs

Play is one of the most powerful ways children with autism learn, communicate, and grow. This course helps child care providers understand how to use play-based...

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Role of Play in Learning

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 8: Understanding the Principles of Child Development and Learning Dating back to the 1800s,...

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Early Mathematics Through Play

0.3 CEUs

Early Mathematics Through Play helps child care providers understand why early math experiences are essential to children’s problem-solving, reasoning, and sc...

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Play Safe, Think Big: Literacy Through Play

0.1 CEUs

Effective child care goes beyond keeping kids safe. This course equips you with the skills to supervise children effectively while nurturing their early literac...

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From Play to Planning: Building Culturally Competent, Child-Centered Curriculum

0.6 CEUs

High-quality early childhood education requires more than just a set of activities—it demands thoughtful integration of developmental standards, evidence-base...

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Montessori Cultural Activities: Exploring the World Through Play and Learning

0.3 CEUs

Cultural activities in the Montessori early childhood classroom provide young learners with a rich foundation in geography, history, science, art, music, and so...

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Play, Learn, Grow Online Version

0.2 CEUs

This "Play, Learn, Grow" course equips childcare professionals with the knowledge to nurture young minds. By exploring child development stages (1-5 years old),...

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Play, Learn, Grow

Providers must have the foundations of early childhood development in order to address the various needs of children at different ages and to plan individualize...

Balancing Physically Active Play in Child Care

Understanding how to create a balanced schedule of active, creative, and sedentary time is essential for fostering healthy development in children. This course ...

Creating Engaging and Meaningful Learning Experiences

0.6 CEUs

Child care providers play a vital role in creating environments where children can thrive through purposeful play, choice, and independence. This training explo...

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No Such Thing as Boring Math

0.3 CEUs

Intentionally planned play takes on a new meaning when combined with mathematical concepts. We developed this course to help childcare providers understand how ...

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Playing with a Purpose: Infant/Toddler Lesson Planning

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Creating age-appropriate less...

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Theory of Learning

0.3 CEUs

Embark on a journey through the "Theory of Learning" in this enriching 3-hour online child care course. Beyond Piaget, Erikson, and Vygotsky, explore influentia...

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5-Minute Classroom Reset Checklist
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5-Minute Classroom Reset Checklist

This one-page checklist helps childcare providers reset the classroom quickly at the end of the day or between activities. It includes prompts to organize blocks, put away dramatic-play materials, ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English, Environment, Safety · 1 page
$0.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Classroom Schedule Templates: Plan Your Day with Ease
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Classroom Schedule Templates: Plan Your Day with Ease

This one-page printable includes nine colorful classroom schedule templates with space to record times and activities. Sections for the morning routine, specials, outdoor play, meals and snacks, an... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Environment · 1 page
$0.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Playground Safety Made Simple: Daily Outdoor Play Checklist +2
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Playground Safety Made Simple: Daily Outdoor Play Checklist

Make daily playground inspections simple with this practical 3-page checklist resource. Staff can record the date, time, playground area, and staff name while checking surface and ground conditions... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English, Environment, Health, Safety · 3 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  
All About Me: First Day of School Worksheet
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All About Me: First Day of School Worksheet

This one-page All About Me worksheet helps children introduce themselves at the start of the school year. Children write their name, age, favorite color, favorite food, favorite way to play, and fa... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Language Arts, Literacy · 1 page
$0.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
3rd Grade Classroom Rules & Expectations Poster +1
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3rd Grade Classroom Rules & Expectations Poster

A simple, kid-friendly visual poster for classroom expectations! Covers six rules for 3rd graders, from listening respectfully to playing safely, in a bright, easy-to-read format perfect for back-t... Read more
School Age · 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  
Emergent Readers - Look At Me +4
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Emergent Readers - Look At Me

A playful reader all about noticing the world! 'Look at...' sentences guide beginning readers through five familiar favorites, wrapping up with a proud 'Look at me!' finale.
Preschool, Kindergarten · 7 pages
$1.75 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Daily Toy Inspection Checklist for Child Care +1
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Daily Toy Inspection Checklist for Child Care

Keep classroom toys safe, organized, and ready for play with this easy-to-use Daily Toy Inspection Checklist! Childcare providers can quickly review common learning and play areas, note which mater... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · CDA, Environment, Family, Play · 2 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Summer Time Memory Game +2
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Summer Time Memory Game

Bring summer fun to learning with a colorful matching game that builds memory, focus, and visual matching skills through play! #SummerActivities #MemoryGame #MatchingGame #PreschoolActivities #Lea... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Curriculum, English, Fine Motor, Under $5 · 3 pages
$0.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Do-A-Dot Numbers Worksheet +4
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Do-A-Dot Numbers Worksheet

Dot, count, and discover numbers 1–10! These simple Do-A-Dot number pages give children a hands-on way to practice early number recognition while building fine motor control and hand-eye coordina... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Curriculum, Developmental Milestones, English, Fine Motor · 10 pages
$0.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Letter X, Y, Z Activity Pages +2
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Letter X, Y, Z Activity Pages

Finish the alphabet with X, Y, and Z! Children can trace, spot, sort, move, and practice letter sounds through three colorful, engaging activity pages. Childcare providers can use this resource to ... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Developmental Milestones, English, Fine Motor, Literacy · 3 pages
$0.75 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Dinosaur Coloring Activity +4
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Dinosaur Coloring Activity

Travel back in time for a prehistoric coloring adventure! Children can bring dinosaurs and their habitats to life while practicing pencil control, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine motor ... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Art, English, Environment, Fine Motor · 7 pages
$0.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Insects Coloring Activity +4
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Insects Coloring Activity

Buzz into creativity with this fun insect coloring activity! Children can color butterflies, bees, ants, caterpillars, and other fascinating little creatures while strengthening pencil control, han... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Art, English, Environment, Fine Motor · 8 pages
$0.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Reptile Coloring Activity +4
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Reptile Coloring Activity

Explore the amazing world of reptiles through coloring! Children can color snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, and other reptile scenes while strengthening pencil control, hand-eye coordination, ... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Art, English, Environment, Fine Motor · 8 pages
$0.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Ocean Coloring Activity +4
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Ocean Coloring Activity

Dive into ocean-themed coloring fun! Children can bring whales, sharks, fish, seahorses, turtles, and underwater scenes to life while practicing hand-eye coordination, pencil control, and fine moto... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Art, English, Environment, Fine Motor · 7 pages
$0.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Emergent Readers - Look At Me +4
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Emergent Readers - Look At Me

A playful reader all about noticing the world! 'Look at...' sentences guide beginning readers through five familiar favorites, wrapping up with a proud 'Look at me!' finale.
Preschool, Three's · Curriculum, Developmental Milestones, English, Reading · 7 pages
$1.75 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Discovering Sensitive Periods Through Play
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Discovering Sensitive Periods Through Play

To help childcare providers identify and understand children’s sensitive periods by observing #developmental cues through a #playful, interactive simulation.
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 3 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Word Search - Sight words +1
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Word Search - Sight words

A word search built for early readers — all 26 words are common Dolch/Fry-style sight words (LOOK, PLAY, THREE, YELLOW, and more) kids need to recognize on sight. Great as a literacy center activ... Read more
Preschool, Kindergarten · Play, Reading · 2 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Valentine Themed Maze +2
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Valentine Themed Maze

Help Cupid deliver the love! In this sweet Valentine's Day maze, kids guide Cupid through a heart-covered path to successfully deliver his heart. Playful pink and red hearts frame the page for a fe... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Play · 3 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Sorting Mat - Sink or Float +2
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Sorting Mat - Sink or Float

Float or Sink? Cut, Sort & Glue Early science sorting mat where children predict which everyday objects float in water and which sink. 8 cards include a leaf, sailboat, duck, and feather (float) ... Read more
Preschool, Kindergarten · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Task Cards - Subtraction  +4
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Task Cards - Subtraction

Build subtraction confidence one card at a time! Students solve 24 subtraction problems and record their answers — perfect for strengthening mental math and reinforcing subtraction facts through ... Read more
School Age, Mixed Ages · 7 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Bingo Cards - Dinosaur edition +2
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Bingo Cards - Dinosaur edition

Make learning roar with this Dinosaur Bingo game! In this hands-on cut, color, paste & play activity, children cut out the dinosaur picture cards, color them in, and paste them onto their own bingo... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Fine Motor, Play, Reading · 4 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Bingo Cards - Sight Words 2 +3
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Bingo Cards - Sight Words 2

Build early reading skills with this Sight Word Bingo game! In this hands-on cut, color, paste & play activity, children cut out the picture cards, color them in, and paste them onto their own b... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · 4 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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Ohio Annual Training Bundle 2: Play, Observe, Plan

Career Program

Do you believe in learning through play, observing children’s growth, and planning with purpose? Then this training bundle is crafted just for you! Des...

$45.00
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Pennsylvania Creative Classrooms: 12-Hour Annual Training for Teachers

Career Program

Need 12 training hours that also spark classroom creativity and inclusive learning? Designed for preschool and early learning teachers, this bundle combines ...

$89.00
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Virginia Career Pathways Level 1 Training Bundle

Career Program

Are you just starting your child care career? Do you want to build foundational skills and earn recognition on Virginia’s Career Pathways? Then you're ...

$180.00
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