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Project-Based Learning for Children

0.2 CEUs

Engage young minds and ignite curiosity! This course explores Project-Based Learning (PBL), a powerful teaching method that lets children delve into real-world ...

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CDA Infants/Toddlers: Individualized Learning and Inclusion

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Many educators have heard the term "individu...

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CDA: Approaches to Learning

0.3 CEUs

Early childhood research has demonstrated the importance of knowing child development and how individual children learn and grow at their own pace. We have crea...

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¡Fuera, gérmenes! ¡No me molesten!

0.3 CEUs

Este curso satisface la(s) siguiente(s) área(s) del CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Mantener a los niños saludables es u...

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CDA Visitador domiciliario Área temática 8 Parte 1: Desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años

0.5 CEUs

En este curso en línea, los participantes revisarán la CDA® Subject Area 8: Understanding principles of child development and learning. Ejemplos incluyen las...

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CDA Infantes/niños pequeños: Requisitos para reportar abuso y negligencia

0.2 CEUs

Mantener seguros a nuestros bebés y niños pequeños es una de nuestras principales prioridades. Conocer las señales y los síntomas de abuso y negligencia es...

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CDA Bebés/niños pequeños: Salud y seguridad

0.3 CEUs

Los acontecimientos mundiales recientes nos han enseñado ahora más que nunca la importancia de mantener un entorno de aprendizaje sano y seguro. Hemos creado ...

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CDA Infantes/niños pequeños: Desarrollo cerebral y expresión génica

0.2 CEUs

Saber cómo funciona el cerebro y cómo se ve influido puede ayudar en gran medida a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a saber cómo enseñar y promover el cr...

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CDA Bebés y niños pequeños: Nutrición y alimentación inteligente

0.3 CEUs

Este curso satisface la(s) siguiente(s) área(s) del CDA: Subject Area 1: Planificación de un entorno de aprendizaje seguro y saludable La nutrición desempeñ...

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CDA Bebés/Niños pequeños: Configuración del aula

0.3 CEUs

Los maestros veteranos conocen el secreto de una disposición eficaz del aula y su influencia en el comportamiento y las expectativas de los niños. ¡Pues esto...

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CDA Bebés/niños pequeños: Etapas del desarrollo

0.3 CEUs

Este curso satisface la(s) siguiente(s) área(s) del CDA: Área temática 8: Comprensión de los principios del crecimiento y desarrollo infantil En los último...

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Sensitive Periods in Montessori: Guiding Natural Learning

0.2 CEUs

Sensitive periods are key windows of opportunity when young children are naturally primed for learning specific skills, such as language, movement, and order. T...

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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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You're Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution

0.2 CEUs

Social-emotional development is an important part of early childhood. Children learn more about themselves and how to interact with their peers and the adults a...

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Emergent Learning & Development

In the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s signature document defining best practices for children, developmentally appropriate experie...

Match the Feeling: Emotions Matching Worksheets & Preschool Maze
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Match the Feeling: Emotions Matching Worksheets & Preschool Maze

This printable invites children ages 3–5 to identify feelings by looking closely at illustrated faces and matching each face to the same-feeling word. Children can draw lines to connect matches o... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Behavior, English, Language Arts · 5 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
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Preschool Learning Progress at Home | Parent–Teacher Communication Forms
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Preschool Learning Progress at Home | Parent–Teacher Communication Forms

This reusable weekly snapshot helps parents and caregivers of children ages 3–5 share learning moments at home with their child’s teacher. Families can record a new skill practiced, growing ind... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Family · 8 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Find the Missing Letter: Animal & Fruit Vocabulary Worksheets
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Find the Missing Letter: Animal & Fruit Vocabulary Worksheets

Make early letter recognition and word-building practice fun with Find the Missing Letter, a 6-page printable literacy activity pack for preschool and kindergarten learners! Children explore fam... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Language Arts, Literacy · 6 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
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Getting to Know My Child | Preschool Parent Questionnaire & Forms
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Getting to Know My Child | Preschool Parent Questionnaire & Forms

Build stronger relationships with families and create a welcoming classroom by getting to know each child's unique interests, routines, and needs! This 11-page Getting to Know My Child resource ... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Family · 11 pages
$2.99 Available for purchase
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Full, Half-Full, and Empty Potion Cards: Preschool Measurement Activity
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Full, Half-Full, and Empty Potion Cards: Preschool Measurement Activity

Use these printable potion picture cards to help preschool children ages 4–5 identify and compare empty, half-full, and full containers. Children look closely at each card, name the amount shown,... Read more
Preschool · English, Halloween, Math, Science · 17 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
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Fall Leaf Size Ordering Cards for Preschool: Smallest to Largest
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Fall Leaf Size Ordering Cards for Preschool: Smallest to Largest

This 16-page printable includes an educator guide and five fall leaf cards for children to compare and arrange from smallest to largest. Preschoolers practise visual size comparison, ordering, and ... Read more
Preschool · English, Math · 16 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
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Halloween Shadow Matching Printable for Preschool
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Halloween Shadow Matching Printable for Preschool

This 12-page printable Halloween activity includes picture-and-shadow matching pages, an answer key, and educator guidance for setup and play. Preschool children ages 3–5 compare each Halloween p... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Halloween, Math · 12 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
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Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt for Preschool (Ages 3–5)
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Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt for Preschool (Ages 3–5)

Help preschoolers explore autumn indoors or outdoors with this 10-page Fall Nature Scavenger Hunt for children ages 3–5. Children look for natural treasures such as leaves, acorns, pinecones, and... Read more
Preschool · English, Language Arts, Play, Science · 10 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
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Weekly Home–School Connection: Parent Communication & Learning Updates
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Weekly Home–School Connection: Parent Communication & Learning Updates

Keep Families Connected to Classroom Learning! Strengthen communication between home and school with this 4-page Weekly Home–School Connection Toolkit, designed for preschool teachers, childcare... Read more
Preschool, School Age · English, Family · 4 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Teacher Reflection & Planning Forms | Daily & Weekly
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Preschool Teacher Reflection & Planning Forms | Daily & Weekly

Preschool Teacher Reflection & Planning Forms | Daily & Weekly] Reflect on classroom experiences, celebrate children's progress, and plan more meaningful learning opportunities! This 7-page Pre... Read more
Preschool · Admin, Curriculum, English · 7 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Teacher Language Cheat Sheet: Positive Guidance & Preschool SEL Phrases
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Teacher Language Cheat Sheet: Positive Guidance & Preschool SEL Phrases

Find the Right Words for Everyday Preschool Moments! Support positive behavior, emotional development, and respectful classroom communication with this 6-page Teacher Language Cheat Sheet, desig... Read more
Three's, Four's · Behavior, English, Language Arts · 6 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Daily Preschool Teacher Planner: Lesson Planning & Observation Forms
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Daily Preschool Teacher Planner: Lesson Planning & Observation Forms

Stay organized and make everyday classroom planning easier with the Daily Preschool Teacher Planner, a 6-page printable collection of planning and observation forms designed for educators working w... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Admin, Curriculum, English · 6 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
All About Me | Preschool Getting to Know You & Favorites Worksheet
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All About Me | Preschool Getting to Know You & Favorites Worksheet

Help children share what makes them special with this simple, engaging All About Me activity! This 2-page printable is designed for preschool children ages 3–5 to introduce themselves, share t... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Language Arts · 2 pages
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What Makes That Sound? Preschool Listening & Picture Matching Activities
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What Makes That Sound? Preschool Listening & Picture Matching Activities

Listen, Identify, and Match Everyday Sounds! Make listening practice fun with What Makes That Sound?, a 4-page printable activity pack designed for preschool and Pre-K children ages 3–5. Ch... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Listening, Science · 4 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
My Teacher's Superpowers: Teacher Appreciation & Kindness Activity
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My Teacher's Superpowers: Teacher Appreciation & Kindness Activity

My Teacher's Superpowers: Teacher Appreciation & Kindness Activity Celebrate the everyday kindness and care teachers bring to the classroom with My Teacher's Superpowers!, an 8-page printable ac... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, English, Family, Play · 8 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Child Achievement Notes & Parent–Teacher Communication Templates
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Child Achievement Notes & Parent–Teacher Communication Templates

Celebrate children's accomplishments and strengthen family connections with thoughtful, ready-to-personalize communication templates! This 5-page printable resource helps preschool educators sha... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Family · 5 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
My Senses Detective: Five Senses & Body Awareness Picture Activities
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My Senses Detective: Five Senses & Body Awareness Picture Activities

Help young learners discover how their bodies experience the world with My Senses Detective!, a colorful 4-page printable activity designed for preschool and kindergarten children. Through engag... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Listening, Science · 4 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Parent–Teacher Communication Templates for Preschool (Ages 3–5)
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Parent–Teacher Communication Templates for Preschool (Ages 3–5)

Build Stronger Connections Between Home and School! Make everyday family communication easier with this 9-page Parent–Teacher Communication Toolkit, designed for preschool teachers and childca... Read more
Three's, Four's · Admin, English, Family · 9 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Halloween Shape Match & Hunt: Cut, Sort and Match Activities
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Halloween Shape Match & Hunt: Cut, Sort and Match Activities

Halloween Shape Match & Hunt: Cut, Sort and Match Activities Make learning shapes fun this Halloween with Halloween Shape Match & Hunt, a 7-page printable activity pack designed for preschool ch... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Math · 7 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Pumpkin Patch Quick-Look Quantity Cards: Subitizing for Ages 4–5
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Pumpkin Patch Quick-Look Quantity Cards: Subitizing for Ages 4–5

Build early number sense with this 6-page printable pumpkin patch subitizing activity for preschoolers ages 4–5! Featuring 12 autumn-themed quick-look cards with quantities 1–4, a reusable cove... Read more
Preschool, Four's · English, Math · 6 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
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What's in My Bag? School Supplies Matching & Coloring Activities
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What's in My Bag? School Supplies Matching & Coloring Activities

Make learning about everyday school supplies fun with this 10-page printable activity pack! Designed for young learners, this resource combines colorful picture matching, creative coloring pages, a... Read more
Preschool, School Age · English, Family, Language Arts · 10 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
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Transportation Adventures: Land, Air, Water & Space Sorting Activities
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Transportation Adventures: Land, Air, Water & Space Sorting Activities

Explore the exciting world of transportation with this 8-page printable activity pack! Children will discover different vehicles and learn how they travel through hands-on sorting, picture matching... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Curriculum, English, Family, Language Arts · 8 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Early Childhood Lesson Planning Toolkit: Templates, Checklist & Example
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Early Childhood Lesson Planning Toolkit: Templates, Checklist & Example

Plan, Prepare, and Teach with Confidence! Make daily lesson planning easier with this 8-page Early Childhood Lesson Planning Toolkit, designed for preschool teachers, childcare providers, and ea... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Curriculum, English · 8 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
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Cut, Sort & Maze Fun: Preschool Matching and Fine Motor Activities
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Cut, Sort & Maze Fun: Preschool Matching and Fine Motor Activities

Make early learning fun with Cut, Sort & Maze Fun, an 8-page printable activity pack designed for preschool and kindergarten learners! This engaging collection combines mazes, picture sorting, a... Read more
Four's, Five's · English, Fine Motor, Math · 8 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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