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How To Keep A Healthy Class: Six Tips for Germ Control

Child care providers need clear, consistent germ-control practices to protect children, staff, and families while reducing the spread of illness in group care s...

How To Keep A Healthy Class: Six Tips for Germ Control

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Keeping children happy and healthy is d...

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The Balancing Act for Administrators: Managing Responsibilities

0.2 CEUs

Administrators in childcare are responsible for a lot! Understanding and managing these responsibilities is essential to effective management and program planni...

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Montessori Essentials: Mixed-Age Mastery

0.2 CEUs

Explore Montessori's philosophy, core principles, and impact on education. Discover engaging activities for mixed-age classrooms. Learn to identify and address ...

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On My Plate: Children's Nutrition

0.3 CEUs

This course equips child care providers with essential knowledge on the nutritional needs of children aged four and above, ensuring they can support healthy gro...

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Thanksgiving Parade Activity Pack: Mazes, Matching & Sequencing
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Thanksgiving Parade Activity Pack: Mazes, Matching & Sequencing

Make Thanksgiving week engaging with this printable parade-themed activity pack, including child activity pages, multiple maze levels, and answer keys. Children practice visual problem-solving, mat... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, Curriculum, English, Fine Motor · 9 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Thanksgiving Table-Setting Activity Guide: Printable Matching and Counting Game
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Thanksgiving Table-Setting Activity Guide: Printable Matching and Counting Game

Set up a pretend Thanksgiving table with printable placemats, dining-object pieces, and instruction cards for tables of two, four, or six guests. Children practise matching and arranging table item... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, Curriculum, English, Family · 17 pages
$2.65 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  
Halloween Picture Treasure Hunt: Color Clues for Ages 2–5
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Halloween Picture Treasure Hunt: Color Clues for Ages 2–5

This four-page printable invites children ages 2–5 to use visual clues to find and circle Halloween pictures by color, beginning with an orange-picture hunt. Children practise color recognition, ... Read more
Two's, Three's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Listening · 4 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Two-Minute Smile Home Note: Tooth-Brushing Tips for Families
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Two-Minute Smile Home Note: Tooth-Brushing Tips for Families

This one-page home note shares three simple steps for brushing teeth, including gentle circles, reaching the back molars, and brushing the tongue with adult supervision. Children practise healthy o... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · English, Health · 7 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Pumpkin Picture Sounds: Beginning Sounds for Older Preschoolers
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Pumpkin Picture Sounds: Beginning Sounds for Older Preschoolers

This printable pumpkin-themed activity helps older preschool children listen for a spoken beginning sound and point to the picture whose name starts with it. The page includes an educator guide wit... Read more
Preschool · English, Language Arts, Listening, Literacy · 15 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Falling Leaf Paths: Pre-Writing Tracing for Ages 3–5
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Falling Leaf Paths: Pre-Writing Tracing for Ages 3–5

This printable falling-leaf path activity invites children ages 3–5 to trace each route from a leaf to a tree or landing spot, starting with easier paths and building toward winding ones. Childre... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Fine Motor · 18 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Pumpkin Math Bundle: Counting, Numerals & Quantity Comparison Guide (Ages 3–5)
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Pumpkin Math Bundle: Counting, Numerals & Quantity Comparison Guide (Ages 3–5)

This educator guide supports four pumpkin-themed activities: counting mats, numeral-matching cards, one-to-one correspondence worksheets, and quantity-comparison games. Children practise counting i... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Halloween, Math · 21 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
The Monster's Big Problem: Halloween Creative Thinking & Drawing Activities
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The Monster's Big Problem: Halloween Creative Thinking & Drawing Activities

Big Problems, Little Monsters, and Creative Solutions! Encourage imagination, creative thinking, and early problem-solving with The Monster's Big Problem, an 8-page Halloween-themed printable ac... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Art, Behavior, Curriculum, English · 8 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Teacher's Playful Challenge Deck | 21 Preschool STEM & Creative Play Cards
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Teacher's Playful Challenge Deck | 21 Preschool STEM & Creative Play Cards

Teacher's Playful Challenge Deck | 21 Preschool STEM & Creative Play Cards Spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving with playful challenges that encourage children to explore, imagine, b... Read more
Preschool · Curriculum, English, Play · 10 pages
$3.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Learning Through Everyday Chores: Preschool Math & Life Skills Activities
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Learning Through Everyday Chores: Preschool Math & Life Skills Activities

Turn Everyday Household Chores into Fun Learning Opportunities! Help preschool children develop early math skills, independence, and problem-solving abilities through familiar household activiti... Read more
Three's, Four's · English, Family, Math, Play · 7 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Autumn Tangram Activity Setup and Solution Guide
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Autumn Tangram Activity Setup and Solution Guide

This teacher-facing guide helps you prepare and facilitate the Autumn Tangram Puzzle Activity Pack, with print-size checks, a materials checklist, and solution references. It explains how to check ... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Admin, English, Fine Motor, Math · 9 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest | Halloween Map Skills & Activities
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Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest | Halloween Map Skills & Activities

Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest | Halloween Map Skills & Activities Turn map-reading practice into a fun Halloween neighborhood adventure! This 11-page Haunted Neighborhood Map Quest introduce... Read more
School Age, Five's · English, Fine Motor, Halloween, Math · 11 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Tips for Completing Your Birth to Five CDA Credential with ChildCareEd
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Tips for Completing Your Birth to Five CDA Credential with ChildCareEd

This guide is a step-by-step resource designed to help early childhood educators successfully earn the Birth to Five CDA Credential. It provides a clear weekly study plan, breaking down the 120 hou... Read more
CDA · 2 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Little Harvest Chefs: Fall Recipe Sequencing & Pretend Cooking Activities
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Little Harvest Chefs: Fall Recipe Sequencing & Pretend Cooking Activities

Cook, Play, and Learn with Little Harvest Chefs! Bring fall-inspired cooking fun into your classroom with this 12-page Little Harvest Chefs Activity Kit, designed for preschool, kindergarten, an... Read more
Four's, Kindergarten · Curriculum, English, Language Arts, Play · 12 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Spooky Sounds: Pass the Pumpkin! Halloween Listening Game & Sound Cards
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Spooky Sounds: Pass the Pumpkin! Halloween Listening Game & Sound Cards

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Preschool, Mixed Ages · Developmental Milestones, English, Fine Motor, Halloween · 11 pages
$3.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Eating Healthy for Infants Tip Sheet
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Eating Healthy for Infants Tip Sheet

The Eating Healthy for Infants Tip Sheet is a valuable resource for parents who want to give their #infants a healthy start in life. The tip sheet provides practical advice on a range of topics, fr... Read more
Infant/Toddler · English, Family, Health, Safety · 1 page
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Public Assistance Fact Sheet for Emergency Response. All Ages. Safety.
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Public Assistance Fact Sheet for Emergency Response. All Ages. Safety.

The Public Assistance Fact Sheet for #Emergency_Response provides crucial information for individuals of #all_age_groups to ensure their #safety during emergencies. It highlights essential tips and... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Safety · 5 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
Babysitting Safety Tips
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Babysitting Safety Tips

This one-page babysitting safety guide highlights practical precautions for teens and young adults caring for babies and children. Providers can review reminders about bathtub supervision, hot liqu... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · English, Family, Health, Safety · 1 page
Free
License: Third-Party License — see source
All About My Baby: Family Information Form
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All About My Baby: Family Information Form

A sweet, thorough way to learn about a new baby! This 2-page form covers feeding schedule, bottles, sleeping routine, diapering, comfort items, soothing tips, allergies, and medical needs — every... Read more
Infant/Toddler · Admin, English, Family · 3 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Indoor Rainy Day Activity Pack: 50+ Ideas for Preschool & Child Care
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Indoor Rainy Day Activity Pack: 50+ Ideas for Preschool & Child Care

Turn a rainy day into a learning day! This one-page idea sheet is packed with active, creative, STEM, math, sensory, and quiet-time activities organized into easy-to-scan categories, plus pro tips ... Read more
Preschool, School Age · Admin, Curriculum, English, Play · 1 page
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Mixed-Age Grouping Tips
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Mixed-Age Grouping Tips

This tip sheet explains the benefits and challenges of mixed-age grouping in early childhood settings and shares practical ideas for planning curriculum, creating positive social environments, and ... Read more
Mixed Ages · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers
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Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers

A Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers provides essential information and practical tips to keep children safe, healthy, and emotionally supported while under temporary care. Using ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · 2 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Classroom Behavior Support Tips for Childcare Professionals
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Classroom Behavior Support Tips for Childcare Professionals

Strategies for responding to common classroom behaviors, along with helpful examples and positive ways to manage them. It is an easy tool to use, save, and share with staff, directors, and educator... Read more
Preschool, School Age · 7 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
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