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Need Annual Training Hours Texas?
11/29/2021It is finally your day off! You sit on your couch and turn on the TV to start your favorite show with a nice big bowl of popcorn beside you. You grab a handful of warm buttery popcorn and start to take in the deliciousness, when suddenly, you feel a hard kernel mixed in. ... Need Annual Training Hours Texas?
The Great Texan Outdoor Classroom
11/29/2021Images of children running through the grass or playing on the playground come to mind when teachers first hear the phrase “learning outdoors”. Although not entirely incorrect, as most physical activity within an early childhood program does stem from the outdoor environm... The Great Texan Outdoor Classroom
Water Safety for Toddlers and Young Children
06/21/2022Toddlers and young children are often drawn to water because they are active, curious, and eager to learn about their surroundings. However, children don't know that water can be dangerous, and they aren't old enough to know what to do if they get into trouble. So, keeping them safe from w... Water Safety for Toddlers and Young Children
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Toddler Lesson Plans
01/11/2022To the frustration of many infant/toddler teachers, when it comes to writing lesson plans, it is easy to find a multitude of ideas for preschool children and older. However, when it comes to finding lesson plan ideas for toddlers, you can be searching for hours without nothing more t... Toddler Lesson Plans
National Responders Day
10/21/2022National Responders Day is October 29th! National First Responders Day - Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day in 2017. The day honors the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs and 911 operators who answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting ... National Responders Day
MLK Activities
09/22/20225 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Your Kids Read “I am Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World)”. ... Color a picture of MLK. ... Make a “peace” craft. ... Attend MLK events in your area. ... Watch the “I Have a Dream... MLK Activities
Oregon and the CDA Credential
12/08/2021Attention child care providers in Oregon!! Earning your CDA Credential is the best way to advance your career in the field of early childhood education. Once you have obtained your CDA Credential in Preschool, Infant/Toddler, or Family Child Care, you will be highly quali... Oregon and the CDA Credential
Space Exploration Day
09/22/2022Space Exploration Day Every year on July 20, we have Space Exploration Day. This holiday, which is also called "National Moon Day," was made by President Ronald Reagan to honor the first crewed mission to the moon and landing on the moon on July 20, 1969. President John F. Kennedy set a ... Space Exploration Day
Creating Treasure from Trash
10/24/2022Educators can use everyday items to create an environment that supports young children’s imagination, problem-solving skills, and exploration. To become a whiz at repurposing, you need to be creative, resourceful, and innovative. The key question to ask yourself is: “What can I m... Creating Treasure from Trash
Jello-O Day!
09/22/2022July 12th easily directs us on what to do on Eat Your Jell-O Day! With plenty of flavors to choose from, you should have no problem finding one you like. A Little Jell-O History Trademarked in 1897 by Pearle Wait of Leroy, New York, Jell-O is the novel and fun dessert loved ... Jello-O Day!
