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The Water Cycle: Family Learning Note and Conversation Prompts
Share this 10-page classroom learning note with families while children explore how water moves through the water cycle. The note explains that water changes form and travels between Earth’s surf... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Admin, English, Family, Science · 10 pages
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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
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Playground Safety Inspection Form for Child Care
Use this printable form to check the outdoor play area before children head outside. Staff can record the date, inspector, area, and weather, then check hazards, equipment condition, play surfaces,... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English, Health, Safety · 13 pages
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License: ChildCareEd Resource License
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Early Literacy Toolkit: Checklist, Sequencing, Letters & Read-Aloud
Early Literacy Toolkit: Checklist, Sequencing, Letters & Read-Aloud
Create a literacy-rich learning environment, strengthen early language skills, and make everyday reading experiences more mean... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Environment, Language Arts, Literacy · 10 pages
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License: ChildCareEd Resource License
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Childcare Hygiene & Cleaning Toolkit | Checklists & Allergy Form
Keep your childcare environment clean, organized, and safe with this 7-page Childcare Hygiene & Cleaning Toolkit!
Designed for childcare providers, preschool teachers, daycare staff, and early c... Read more
Mixed Ages · English, Family, Health, Safety · 7 pages
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Childcare Health & Safety Toolkit: Forms, Logs & Family Surveys
Keep your childcare program organized, informed, and prepared with this 8-page printable Health and Safety Toolkit, designed for childcare providers, preschool teachers, program directors, and earl... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Family, Health · 8 pages
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Fact Sheet
SIDS is the unexpected death of an apparently healthy #infant under 1 year of age that remains unexplained after a complete autopsy, investigation of the scene of death, and review of the infant's ... Read more
Infant/Toddler · English, Family, Health, Safety · 10 pages
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License: Public Domain (CC0)
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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
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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers
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
Infant/Toddler · 20 pages
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License: Public Domain (CC0)
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Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Schedule
A Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Schedule clearly defines what surfaces and equipment need attention and the methods—cleaning to remove dirt, sanitizing to reduce microbes to safe levels, an... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 6 pages
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Gross Motor Activities for All Ages
Gross motor activities involve large-muscle movements like running, jumping, throwing, climbing, and walking that build strength, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. They support development ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 3 pages
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License: Creative Commons BY
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Daily Cleaning Checklist
Printable daily cleaning checklist for child care classrooms, organized into Opening, During the Day, and Closing tasks. Helps staff stay consistent with sanitizing high-touch surfaces, cleaning ta... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 2 pages
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License: Creative Commons BY
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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
Infant/Toddler · Safety · 5 pages
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DIY Sandpaper Number Guide
The DIY Sandpaper Number Guide is a hands-on Montessori-inspired activity designed to help children develop tactile recognition of numbers. By tracing the rough surface of sandpaper numbers, childr... Read more
Preschool · 6 pages
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License: Creative Commons BY
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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
Infant/Toddler · 1 page
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License: Public Domain (CC0)
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Designing a Cooking Project Lesson Plan for Preschoolers
When designing a #cooking project lesson plan for #preschoolers, it's important to choose simple recipes that are easy to prepare and do not require any complex kitchen equipment. The lesson plan s... Read more
Preschool, Four's · Curriculum · 1 page
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Playground Safety Checklist
A playground safety checklist is an important tool to ensure that #play_areas are safe for children. It includes a list of items to check, such as the condition of equipment and the surface materia... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Safety · 2 pages
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License: Creative Commons BY
