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Family Voices Matter: Tools for Meaningful Collaboration

0.6 CEUs

Effective communication and collaboration with families are essential to fostering trust, understanding, and equitable outcomes in early childhood programs. Thi...

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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 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: 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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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: 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: 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 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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Money Matters in Medicine

0.1 CEUs

This training equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate funding and financial assistance opportunities that support educat...

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Privacy Matters: Documentation and Observation in Early Learning

0.6 CEUs

Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding confidentiality are essential skills for child care providers, ensuring trust, professionalism, and compliance wit...

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Tracking Progress, Shaping Futures: Observation & Assessment Skills

0.6 CEUs

Accurate observation and effective assessment are essential for understanding each child’s unique strengths, needs, and progress. In this course, child care p...

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CDA: Essential Tools for Record Keeping

0.2 CEUs

Recording and reporting important information on children's development is an essential skill for child care providers. Educators need to know how to record obs...

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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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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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Cut, Color, and Sort Shapes: Printable Shape-Sorting Activity for Ages 2–3
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Cut, Color, and Sort Shapes: Printable Shape-Sorting Activity for Ages 2–3

This 4-page printable invites children ages 2–3 to color large shapes, cut them out with adult supervision, and match each shape to its labeled group. Children practice recognizing and sorting sh... Read more
Two's · English, Fine Motor, Math · 4 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Build-a-Shape Daily Activity Plan for Toddlers Ages 2–3
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Build-a-Shape Daily Activity Plan for Toddlers Ages 2–3

This six-page planning resource helps teachers prepare playful, hands-on shape exploration for children ages 2–3. Use the form to choose a shape, gather safe materials, plan the setup and explora... Read more
Two's · Curriculum, English, Math · 6 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Autumn Leaf Matching Game for Preschoolers | Shape and Color Matching
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Autumn Leaf Matching Game for Preschoolers | Shape and Color Matching

This 8-page printable autumn game invites children ages 2–5 to cut out leaf cards and match each one to its identical leaf on the mat. Children practise visual discrimination, matching by shape a... Read more
Preschool, Two's · Art, English, Fine Motor, Play · 8 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Cut, Sort, and Match Autumn Pictures: Printable Sorting Activity for Ages 2–5
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Cut, Sort, and Match Autumn Pictures: Printable Sorting Activity for Ages 2–5

This six-page printable activity invites children ages 2–5 to look closely at autumn pictures, cut out cards with adult help, and place matching pictures in the correct group. Children practise v... Read more
Two's, Three's · Art, English, Fine Motor, Play · 6 pages
$2.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Five Senses Activity Planner for Preschoolers Ages 2–5
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Five Senses Activity Planner for Preschoolers Ages 2–5

This 7-page printable planner helps preschool teachers, nursery educators, and families design a short, playful exploration of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, or touching. Each planning sheet g... Read more
Two's, Three's · Curriculum, English, Science · 7 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Friendly Halloween Daily Activity Planner for Childcare Classrooms
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Friendly Halloween Daily Activity Planner for Childcare Classrooms

Plan a welcoming Halloween classroom day with this five-page printable planner for teachers. The forms help you record the date, group, learning goal, activities and times, materials, transitions, ... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Curriculum, English, Halloween · 5 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Kindness and Safe Play Observation Checklist for Ages 2–4
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Kindness and Safe Play Observation Checklist for Ages 2–4

This six-page printable observation checklist helps teachers document social learning and safe play for children ages 2–4. Check off observable behaviors such as taking turns, using gentle hands,... Read more
Two's, Three's · Behavior, English, Safety · 6 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
One Small Change Action Planner for Preschool Teachers
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One Small Change Action Planner for Preschool Teachers

This 9-page printable action planner helps preschool teachers aged 3–6 choose and test one manageable classroom improvement. Use the prompts to identify an area to improve, plan a small change, e... Read more
Three's, Four's · Curriculum, English, Tool Kits · 9 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Autumn Photo and Work Sample Documentation Labels for Preschool
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Autumn Photo and Work Sample Documentation Labels for Preschool

This 8-page printable kit includes cut-out labels for organizing children’s photos, artwork, writing attempts, project samples, and learning records. Each label provides space to record the child... Read more
Preschool · Admin, English, Family · 8 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Development Observation Record: Autumn Learning Documentation
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Preschool Development Observation Record: Autumn Learning Documentation

This 10-page printable observation record helps preschool teachers document one child’s learning during everyday activities and autumn experiences. Record the date, context, and observable action... Read more
Preschool · Curriculum, Developmental Milestones, English · 10 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Loose Parts Resource Planner: Autumn Open-Ended Play Toolkit
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Loose Parts Resource Planner: Autumn Open-Ended Play Toolkit

Use this 10-page printable toolkit to plan and reflect on open-ended loose-parts play experiences inspired by children’s interests. The reusable planning form helps preschool teachers choose and ... Read more
Preschool · Curriculum, English, Environment, Play · 10 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Every Child Belongs: Inclusive Autumn Practice Reminders for Preschool
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Every Child Belongs: Inclusive Autumn Practice Reminders for Preschool

This printable reminder sheet offers practical ways to support every preschool child's meaningful participation in autumn learning. Use the prompts to build on children's strengths, offer different... Read more
Preschool · Curriculum, English, Environment, Special Needs · 11 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Using Feelings Cards Together: A Family Guide for Ages 2–5
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Using Feelings Cards Together: A Family Guide for Ages 2–5

This 7-page family guide offers practical prompts for using feelings cards in playful, supportive conversations with children ages 2–5. Children can practise noticing and naming emotions by point... Read more
Two's, Three's · Behavior, English, Play · 7 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Everyday Learning: Little Moments, Big Learning — Autumn Edition | Preschool Observation Poster
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Everyday Learning: Little Moments, Big Learning — Autumn Edition | Preschool Observation Poster

This 9-page autumn edition resource includes a classroom poster with practical reminders for noticing learning during everyday preschool play. Educators are prompted to observe before intervening, ... Read more
Preschool · Curriculum, English, Tool Kits · 9 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Autumn Learning Center Setup Form for Preschool and Kindergarten
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Autumn Learning Center Setup Form for Preschool and Kindergarten

Use this 10-page reusable planning form to prepare or refresh an autumn-themed learning center for children ages 3–6. Record the center and setup date, learning objectives, materials and quantiti... Read more
Three's, Four's · Curriculum, English, Environment, Tool Kits · 10 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Autumn Nature Observation Record
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Preschool Autumn Nature Observation Record

Use this 9-page Autumn Discovery & Observation Toolkit during or shortly after preschool outdoor exploration. The nature observation record helps teachers capture children’s questions, what they ... Read more
Preschool · English, Science, Tool Kits · 9 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Read and Talk Together: Family Reading Feedback Form for Ages 2–5
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Read and Talk Together: Family Reading Feedback Form for Ages 2–5

This four-page printable invites families to share feedback after reading a book or enjoying a reading activity with a child ages 2–5. Caregivers can write, draw, or dictate what the child enjoye... Read more
Two's, Three's · English, Family, Language Arts, Literacy · 4 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Little Nature Explorer: Daily Discovery Planner for Ages 2–5
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Little Nature Explorer: Daily Discovery Planner for Ages 2–5

Plan a child-led nature exploration day with this 7-page printable planner for children ages 2–5. The pages help you capture children’s questions and interests, choose a nature focus and learni... Read more
Two's, Three's · Curriculum, English, Science · 7 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Halloween Activity Note to Families: Sharing First Halloween Words
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Halloween Activity Note to Families: Sharing First Halloween Words

This 6-page printable supports a classroom Halloween vocabulary activity and helps families continue the conversation at home. Children ages 2–5 practice hearing, noticing, and beginning to use n... Read more
Two's, Three's · English, Halloween, Language Arts, Listening · 6 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Pumpkin Patch: Predict and Investigate — Preschool Ramp Science Activity
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Pumpkin Patch: Predict and Investigate — Preschool Ramp Science Activity

Bring science to life with this hands-on pumpkin rolling investigation for preschoolers ages 3–5! Children predict whether a round or oval play-dough pumpkin will roll farther, test their ideas u... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Curriculum, English, Science · 14 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Complete the Halloween Pattern | Preschool Patterning Printable
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Complete the Halloween Pattern | Preschool Patterning Printable

This four-page Halloween printable invites children ages 2–5 to identify what comes next in repeating picture patterns featuring pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and other seasonal images. Children practi... Read more
Preschool, Two's · English, Halloween, Math · 4 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Toddler Routine Labels and Picture Cue Sheet
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Toddler Routine Labels and Picture Cue Sheet

Support toddlers as they learn familiar classroom routines with printable picture-and-word labels for the toilet, handwashing, toothbrushing, and clothing. This seven-page resource includes cue lab... Read more
Infant/Toddler · Behavior, English, Environment · 7 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Our Family’s Weekly Check-In: Family Reflection for Children Ages 2–5
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Our Family’s Weekly Check-In: Family Reflection for Children Ages 2–5

Invite families with children ages 2–5 to pause and reflect on routines, play, and family connection with this seven-page weekly check-in resource. Post it in your classroom or family communicati... Read more
Two's, Three's · English, Family · 7 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Pumpkin Patch: Toddler Observation Pack—Notice Two Details
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Pumpkin Patch: Toddler Observation Pack—Notice Two Details

Encourage curiosity and early observation skills with this printable pumpkin patch activity for toddlers ages 18–36 months! Featuring large pumpkin and wagon photographs, close-up detail cards, o... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Two's · Developmental Milestones, English, Language Arts, Listening · 11 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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