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Roots & Resilience: Understanding What Shapes a Child

0.6 CEUs

Understanding how cultural, familial, biological, and environmental influences shape a child’s development is essential for creating inclusive, supportive, an...

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45 Hour Child Growth and Development

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our youngest generation? ChildCareEds 45-Hour Growth and Development Training is your essential gateway to a fulf...

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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45 hour Growth and Development Birth-age 12 ONLINE

4.5 CEUs

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our youngest generation? ChildCareEds 45-Hour Growth and Development Training is your essential gateway to a fulf...

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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 Montessori Classroom: Theory to Practice

This is a two hour version of our training “Montessori Made Simple: For Today's Teachers”. This course delves into the core principles of Montessori educati...

Rooted in History: Early Childhood

0.3 CEUs

Explore the roots of modern early childhood education in "Rooted in History: Early Childhood," a comprehensive online training. Delve into the pivotal events sh...

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Toddlers and Theories

0.3 CEUs

Did you know that the field of early childhood education can trace its roots back to the 1500s? As an early childhood educator, it is important to know the hist...

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Every Moment Matters: Schedules and Transitions

0.6 CEUs

Child care providers play a key role in shaping how children experience their daily routines and environments. This course explores how the physical setting, sc...

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Shifting Gears to Respect

0.3 CEUs

This 3-hour online child care course is designed to empower professionals in fostering positive behavior and effective communication. Discover the pivotal role ...

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CDA Preschool Renewal

4.5 CEUs

Reignite your passion for preschool education with our dynamic CDA Preschool Renewal course, crafted to reaffirm your expertise and dedication to shaping the br...

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History, Policy, and Practice in ECE

0.6 CEUs

Child care providers need a clear grasp of where our field comes from, how it works today, and how personal values shape daily decisions with children and famil...

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Families, Communities, and Classrooms: Working Together for Children

0.6 CEUs

Families and communities are central to children’s growth, shaping how they learn, develop, and thrive in early childhood programs. This training provides chi...

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45 Hours Director-Administration ONLINE

4.5 CEUs

Are you ready to take your child care career to the next level and step into a vital #administrative role? The 45-Hour Director-Administrator Course at ChildCar...

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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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Color a Friendship Heart: Preschool Friendship Coloring Activity
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Color a Friendship Heart: Preschool Friendship Coloring Activity

This 10-page printable invites preschool children ages 3–5 to color a large friendship heart and its open shapes as a gift for a friend. Each page pairs a simple coloring cue with an adult-read t... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, Behavior, English, Fine Motor · 10 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Halloween Shape Match: Preschool Shape-Matching Worksheet
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Halloween Shape Match: Preschool Shape-Matching Worksheet

This printable worksheet invites children ages 3–5 to match circles, triangles, and squares with Halloween-themed pictures that share the same shape. Children practice recognizing and comparing b... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Halloween, Math · 4 pages
$3.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
AI Content Creation Quick Planner for Early Childhood Educators
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AI Content Creation Quick Planner for Early Childhood Educators

This two-page printable planner helps educators use AI to draft learning experiences, family communications, and observations or documentation with clear teaching context. Fill in the age group, le... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Tool Kits · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Math & Thinking Activity Cards: Counting, Shapes, Patterns, and More
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Preschool Math & Thinking Activity Cards: Counting, Shapes, Patterns, and More

Use these four math and thinking activity cards at a small-group station or cut them apart for focused practice. Children count and build quantities with one-to-one matching, sort shapes by attribu... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Curriculum, English, Math · 6 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Meaningful Lesson Planning for Infants & Toddlers: Ready-to-Use Educator Toolkit
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Meaningful Lesson Planning for Infants & Toddlers: Ready-to-Use Educator Toolkit

Plan responsive learning experiences for infants and toddlers with this ready-to-use toolkit built around seven practical steps: observe, set a goal, choose materials, prepare the environment, offe... Read more
Infant/Toddler · Curriculum, English, Environment · 6 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
My Bedtime Adventure: Family Feedback Survey
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My Bedtime Adventure: Family Feedback Survey

This 11-page printable includes an optional family survey for sharing feedback after trying the My Bedtime Adventure activity pack. Caregivers can report the child’s age, how engaging and suitabl... Read more
Mixed Ages · English, Family · 11 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Shape Matching Activities for Preschool
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Thanksgiving Fall Leaf Shape Matching Activities for Preschool

This 23-page printable set helps preschool children ages 3–5 recognize and match circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, and ovals through autumn leaf cards and hands-on activities. Print the pa... Read more
Preschool · English, Fine Motor, Math · 23 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Robot Shape-Repair Cut-and-Paste: Shape Matching and Logic Activities
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Robot Shape-Repair Cut-and-Paste: Shape Matching and Logic Activities

Help children get the robots ready to roll with printable shape-repair activities featuring three levels, a shape-piece sheet, logic clues, an assembly challenge, and an answer key. Children identi... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Math · 10 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Autumn Kite Activity Guide: Shapes, Symmetry, Patterns, and Counting
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Autumn Kite Activity Guide: Shapes, Symmetry, Patterns, and Counting

This printable teacher guide lays out a sequence of autumn kite activities, with instructions, completed examples, discussion prompts, and a classroom display kite. Children explore geometric shape... Read more
Four's, Five's · Art, English, Fine Motor, Math · 12 pages
$1.85 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Fall Shadow-Matching Teacher Guide: Pumpkin Patch Activities
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Fall Shadow-Matching Teacher Guide: Pumpkin Patch Activities

Help children compare fall objects with their silhouettes using this teacher guide for beginner and advanced shadow-matching activities. The guide includes preparation steps, teaching prompts, and ... Read more
Mixed Ages, Three's · Curriculum, English, Halloween, Math · 7 pages
$1.97 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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  
Flag Discovery Planning Form: Hands-On Flag Activity for Ages 2–5
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Flag Discovery Planning Form: Hands-On Flag Activity for Ages 2–5

Plan a playful flag exploration with this 7-page printable planning form for children ages 2–5. Educators can choose a country or community flag, identify colors and simple shapes or patterns to ... Read more
Two's, Three's · Art, English, Fine Motor · 7 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Shapes All Around Us: Everyday Shape-Spotting Poster
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Shapes All Around Us: Everyday Shape-Spotting Poster

This six-page printable resource includes a classroom poster that introduces circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles through familiar objects such as clocks, tiles, roofs, and books. Children p... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Curriculum, English, Math · 6 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Silly Monster Art Activity Setup Checklist for Ages 2–5
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Silly Monster Art Activity Setup Checklist for Ages 2–5

Get ready for a creative monster-making activity with this five-page, safety-first setup checklist for children ages 2–5. The checklist guides adults in gathering child-safe materials, preparing ... Read more
Two's, Three's · Art, English, Fine Motor · 5 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  
Preschool Shape and Color Pattern Worksheets: Draw What Comes Next
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Preschool Shape and Color Pattern Worksheets: Draw What Comes Next

This six-page printable invites children ages 3–5 to complete repeating patterns by drawing the next shape or color in each sequence. Children practise recognizing and extending patterns while re... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Math · 6 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Build a Shape World: Preschool Shape Drawing Printable
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Build a Shape World: Preschool Shape Drawing Printable

This printable invites preschool children ages 3–5 to use starter shapes and an open drawing space to create a town, garden, space scene, or any world they imagine. Children practise recognizing ... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, English, Math · 7 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Design a Silly Costume: Preschool Halloween Art Activity
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Design a Silly Costume: Preschool Halloween Art Activity

Invite preschoolers to create an original silly costume on a large blank outline using crayons or optional large paper shapes and glue. This printable activity supports children in expressing an id... Read more
Preschool · Art, English, Halloween · 11 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Pumpkin Patch: Look Closely and Draw — Preschool Observation & Representation
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Pumpkin Patch: Look Closely and Draw — Preschool Observation & Representation

Encourage creativity and careful observation with this 13-page printable pumpkin patch art activity for preschoolers ages 3–5! Featuring six colorful observation posters, a reusable drawing page,... Read more
Preschool, Four's · Art, Curriculum, English, Fine Motor · 13 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Bat Shape Hunt: Halloween Shape Recognition Printable for Preschool
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Bat Shape Hunt: Halloween Shape Recognition Printable for Preschool

This 9-page printable invites preschool children to explore a Halloween scene and find circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles. Children practise recognizing and naming shapes in a picture by p... Read more
Preschool · English, Halloween, Math · 9 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Woodland Animal Tracks Matching Printable
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Preschool Woodland Animal Tracks Matching Printable

This 7-page printable activity pack invites preschool children to study familiar woodland animals and match each one to its recognizable track by drawing a line. Children practise careful visual ob... Read more
Preschool · English, Math, Science · 7 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Pattern Worksheets: What Comes Next? and Find the Pattern Mistake
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Preschool Pattern Worksheets: What Comes Next? and Find the Pattern Mistake

This 9-page printable set includes four activities for preschool children ages 3–6, including completing picture patterns and spotting the item that does not fit. Children practise recognizing, e... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Math · 9 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
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