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Getting on the Right Path to Teaching

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism High-quality #teachers, much like children,...

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45 Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials

Are you passionate about caring for the youngest members of our community? ChildCareEds 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum Course is your essential gateway t...

The Foundations of Coaching & Mentoring

0.3 CEUs

Discover the essential concepts and practices that distinguish coaching from consulting in The Foundations of Coaching & Mentoring, a course designed specifical...

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Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development Positive guidance sets young chil...

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Child Care Orientation

0.3 CEUs

"Child Care Orientation" is a comprehensive online course designed to provide aspiring childcare professionals with a solid foundation for their career journey....

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45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum

4.5 CEUs

Are you passionate about caring for the youngest members of our community? ChildCareEds 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum Course is your essential gateway t...

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Cultures in the Classroom

0.3 CEUs

Cultural understanding and acceptance is a concept that is essential for all human beings across the world. When we begin teaching these concepts to our younges...

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Ghost Path Tracing Mats: Halloween Prewriting for Preschool
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Ghost Path Tracing Mats: Halloween Prewriting for Preschool

This 12-page printable set invites preschoolers ages 3–5 to follow wide paths from friendly ghosts to Halloween destinations. Children trace straight, curved, and wavy routes with a finger first,... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Language Arts · 12 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Ghost-to-Pumpkin Connecting Lines: Halloween Prewriting Activity for Preschool
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Ghost-to-Pumpkin Connecting Lines: Halloween Prewriting Activity for Preschool

This 12-page printable activity invites preschool children ages 3–5 to match each friendly ghost with a pumpkin by tracing a wide path. Children practise controlled mark-making, visual attention,... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween · 12 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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  
Shapes All Around Us: Fun Matching, Mazes & Sorting Activities
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Shapes All Around Us: Fun Matching, Mazes & Sorting Activities

Make learning basic shapes fun, interactive, and meaningful with this 14-page printable activity pack! Designed to help young learners recognize shapes and connect them to everyday objects, this re... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Curriculum, English · 14 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Fall Scissor Skills Teacher Guide: Cutting Practice for Preschoolers
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Fall Scissor Skills Teacher Guide: Cutting Practice for Preschoolers

This fall-themed teacher guide helps you prepare, model, supervise, and observe children as they practise safe scissor handling. It outlines activities for cutting along paths, cutting out shapes, ... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, Curriculum, English, Fine Motor · 8 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Spider Web Letter Rescue – Halloween Alphabet & Beginning Sounds Activities
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Spider Web Letter Rescue – Halloween Alphabet & Beginning Sounds Activities

Make alphabet learning a spooky-fun adventure with this 20-page printable Spider Web Letter Rescue Activity Pack, designed for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten learners. This Halloween-themed li... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Admin, Art, English, Fine Motor · 20 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Apple Tree Life Cycle – Sequencing, Labeling & Maze Activity Pack
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Apple Tree Life Cycle – Sequencing, Labeling & Maze Activity Pack

Explore how an apple grows from a tiny seed into a fruit-bearing tree with this 9-page printable Apple Tree Life Cycle Activity Pack, designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary clas... Read more
Four's, Five's · Curriculum, English, Fine Motor, Math · 9 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Smart Screen Time: Healthy Technology Choices & Learning Activities Toolkit
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Smart Screen Time: Healthy Technology Choices & Learning Activities Toolkit

Help young children develop healthy screen-time habits while making technology a meaningful part of learning with this 10-page printable Smart Screen Time Toolkit! Designed for preschool teachers,... Read more
Preschool, Kindergarten · Behavior, English, Safety · 10 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Advanced Kids Maze Activity
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Advanced Kids Maze Activity

Find the path and challenge your brain! Children can trace their way through five engaging mazes that gradually increase in difficulty while strengthening pencil control, visual tracking, concentra... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Developmental Milestones, English, Fine Motor, Play · 5 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Dot to Dot - Alphabets
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Dot to Dot - Alphabets

Connect the dots and build letter-order confidence! Kids trace a path from A to Z across a simple grid, reinforcing alphabet sequencing and pencil control. Comes with an answer key for easy self-ch... Read more
School Age, Kindergarten · Curriculum, English, Fine Motor, Language Arts · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Dot to Dot - Numbers
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Dot to Dot - Numbers

Connect the dots and count with confidence! Kids trace a path from 1 to 20 across a simple grid, reinforcing number order and one-to-one counting while practicing pencil control. Comes with an answ... Read more
School Age, Kindergarten · Curriculum, English, Fine Motor, Language Arts · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Dot to Dot - Alphabets
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Dot to Dot - Alphabets

Connect the dots and build letter-order confidence! Kids trace a path from A to Z across a simple grid, reinforcing alphabet sequencing and pencil control. Comes with an answer key for easy self-ch... Read more
School Age, Four's · Curriculum, English · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
October Fire Safety Heroes: Exit Mazes & Fire Hazard Sorting Activities
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October Fire Safety Heroes: Exit Mazes & Fire Hazard Sorting Activities

Help Little Learners Become Fire Safety Heroes! Make fire safety education engaging and age-appropriate with this 7-page October Fire Safety Heroes Activity Kit, designed for children ages 4–7... Read more
Four's, Five's · English, Safety · 7 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Autumn Cutting & Sorting: Fall Mazes, Color Activities & Paper Weaving Prep
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Autumn Cutting & Sorting: Fall Mazes, Color Activities & Paper Weaving Prep

Autumn Cutting & Sorting: Fall Mazes, Color Activities & Paper Weaving Prep Celebrate autumn with this engaging 8-page printable activity pack for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary c... Read more
Four's, Kindergarten · Art, English, Fine Motor · 8 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Spider Silk Science Workshop: Web Maze & STEM Counting Experiment
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Spider Silk Science Workshop: Web Maze & STEM Counting Experiment

Spider Silk Science Workshop: Web Maze & STEM Counting Experiment Explore the fascinating world of spider webs with Spider Silk Science Workshop, a 4-page printable activity pack designed for ch... Read more
School Age, Four's · English, Fine Motor · 4 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Autumn Acorn Adventures: Counting, Matching & Squirrel Maze Activities
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Autumn Acorn Adventures: Counting, Matching & Squirrel Maze Activities

Autumn Acorn Adventures: Counting, Matching & Squirrel Maze Activities Make fall learning fun with Autumn Acorn Adventures, a 13-page printable activity kit designed for preschool and kindergart... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Math · 13 pages
$2.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Trick-or-Treat Safety Adventure: Halloween Board Game & Sorting Activities
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Trick-or-Treat Safety Adventure: Halloween Board Game & Sorting Activities

Trick-or-Treat Safety Adventure: Halloween Board Game & Sorting Activities Make Halloween safety lessons interactive and engaging with Trick-or-Treat Safety Adventure, a 17-page printable activi... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Safety · 17 pages
$3.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Spooky Little Hands | Halloween Fine Motor Mazes & Activity Ideas
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Spooky Little Hands | Halloween Fine Motor Mazes & Activity Ideas

Spooky Little Hands | Halloween Fine Motor Mazes & Activity Ideas Make fine motor practice a fun Halloween adventure with playful mazes and hands-on learning stations! This 7-page Spooky Litt... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween · 7 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Spiderweb Path Adventures: Halloween Tracing for Preschool Fine Motor Skills
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Spiderweb Path Adventures: Halloween Tracing for Preschool Fine Motor Skills

This printable Halloween activity invites preschool children to help a friendly spider reach its pumpkin treat by tracing dotted paths with a finger, crayon, or pencil. Children practise controlled... Read more
Preschool · English, Fine Motor, Halloween · 18 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Checklist and Child Safety Toolkit
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Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Checklist and Child Safety Toolkit

Support child safeguarding, organized reporting, and age-appropriate safety awareness with this 8-page printable Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Toolkit, designed for preschool teachers, childcare ... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Safety · 8 pages
$1.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Teacher SMART Goals, Mentoring & Professional Growth Toolkit
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Teacher SMART Goals, Mentoring & Professional Growth Toolkit

Support teacher development, strengthen mentoring relationships, and encourage meaningful professional growth with this 8-page printable Teacher Goal-Setting & Mentoring Toolkit, designed for child... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, Family · 8 pages
$1.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
My Halloween Safety Coloring Page: Safe Walking for Preschoolers
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My Halloween Safety Coloring Page: Safe Walking for Preschoolers

This printable Halloween safety coloring page helps preschool children notice safe choices while walking with a trusted adult. Children color the walking path, identify the adult and marked crossin... Read more
Preschool · English, Halloween, Safety · 8 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Trick-or-Treat Learning Fun: Preschool Halloween Activity Booklet
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Trick-or-Treat Learning Fun: Preschool Halloween Activity Booklet

Make October learning engaging with Trick-or-Treat Learning Fun, a 17-page Halloween printable toolkit designed for preschool children ages 3–5, early childhood educators, childcare providers, an... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Curriculum, English, Fine Motor, Halloween · 17 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Montessori Classroom Maze, Matching Activity & Observation Checklist
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Montessori Classroom Maze, Matching Activity & Observation Checklist

Montessori Classroom Maze, Matching Activity & Observation Checklist Bring Montessori principles to life through meaningful classroom activities, thoughtful observation, and individualized learn... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Environment, Play · 9 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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21-Hour Professional Development Bundle for Workforce Pathways LA

Career Program

How to Complete Your WPLA PD Requirement and Strengthen Your Skills as an Early Childhood Educator in Los Angeles? Are you participating in the Workforce Pat...

$115.00
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30-Hour Training for First-Year Texas Child Care Center Directors

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How to Build Confidence and Stay Compliant as a New Texas Child Care Center Director? Are you beginning your first year as a licensed Texas child care center...

$118.00
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Colorado Annual Professional Development Bundle 2

Career Program

Are you actively building partnerships with families, tracking child progress, and prioritizing emotional wellness? Then this is the training pathway for you...

$110.00
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Georgia CCLC Director Credentialed Track Career Program

Career Program

For Professionals with a CDA Credential or Higher This bundle is designed for experienced early childhood professionals who already meet Georgia’s educ...

$225.00
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Georgia CCLC Director Prep Track Career Program

Career Program

For Aspiring Directors Who Need a CDA Credential. This program supports new and rising professionals in working toward the education, training, and experienc...

$700.00
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Georgia Child Care Teacher Starter Track Career Program

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For Aspiring Teachers Without a CDA Credential. This bundle is designed for individuals new to early childhood education who want to qualify for a Teacher ro...

$550.00
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Maryland Assistant Child Care Teacher – School-Age Program Career Pathway

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How Do I Become an Assistant Teacher in a Maryland School-Age Child Care Program? Do you enjoy working with school-aged children, want to be part of a team t...

$300.00
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Maryland Child Care Director Career Program

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How to Become a Child Care Director in Maryland? Do you have a passion for early childhood education, leadership skills, and experience working with young ch...

$950.00
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Maryland Family Child Care Provider Career Program

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How to Become a Licensed Family Child Care Provider in Maryland? Do you have a passion for nurturing young children, a home you'd love to transform into a li...

$500.00
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Maryland Infant/Toddler Teacher Career Program

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What Do I Need to Do to Become an Infant/Toddler Teacher in Maryland? Do you love working with babies, have experience caring for little ones, and want to nu...

$800.00
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Maryland School-Age Teacher Career Program

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How Do I Become a Certified School-Age Child Care Teacher in Maryland? Do you enjoy mentoring children, creating fun and educational activities, and want to ...

$800.00
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Michigan Child Care Home Staff Member Career Program

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How to Become a Child Care Home Staff Member in Michigan? Do you enjoy supporting children in a home-like setting, want to gain early childhood experience, a...

$145.00
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New Hampshire Associate Teacher – 30 Hours of Training in Child Growth and Development

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Do you have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with children? Ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? Then...

$220.00
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North Dakota Family Child Care Provider 9-Hour Annual Training Bundle (Version 1)

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Do you care deeply about early childhood learning, run a home-based program, and want to meet your annual training requirement with confidence? Then you're r...

$70.00
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Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) Level 2 Training Bundle

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Are you ready to advance your career? Then you're ready to move up to Level 2 of the Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL)! The Level 2 OPDL Traini...

$500.00
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