The signature of the Montessori method is teaching the child through all of the senses. Of course, these are the five basic senses we tend to think about, but Montessori education has a more extensively defined list all its own: Visual - our ability to differentiate objects by form... The Senses and Montessori
Arizona child care providers, are you looking for a convenient way to fulfill your annual training requirements? H&H Child Care Training Center provides online training courses in all required topic areas. Below you will find just a few of H&H’s courses and how they align to Arizona's ... Arizona Child Care Providers
Language development begins when a baby first cries out after they are born. They are using their cries to communicate with the world. Soon this language also consists of babbling, cooing, and gestures. Caregivers recognize these signals and are able to figure out what the infant needs. This babblin... Language Development
Children spend their days using their senses to explore their surroundings. Teachers can create meaningful activities to engage all five senses in ways that help children build on their experiences and increase their sensory awareness. Sensory play is not just about fun, it is about learning too. ... My Five Senses
Struggling with transition times? Transition can be challenging for all children and particularly difficult for children with special needs. Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday is a training course offered by H&H Child Care Training Center that gives childcare pro... Managing Change in the Classroom
Cooking, shopping, parties, events, bills, work, and the list goes on and on. The holidays are a time of joy but can also be a time of increased stress. Childcare providers in particular feel the results of this stress as they are managing all of this on top of staff shortages and low wages. ... Keep Calm and Take Training
Montessori education is based on scientific observations of human development. Dr. Maria Montessori, a scientist, and a medical doctor, based her approach on thousands of hours of observation of children and a lifetime of experimentation and refinement, developing a scientific model of human develop... Montessori education
When teachers create individual plans for children, they modify learning experiences to meet the developmental needs of each child and they are responsive to each child's interests, strengths, and needs. Teachers reflect on their observations of each child and then plan the most effective ways to su... What is individualized instruction?
Annual training for all providers must be relevant to the age of the children being cared for and include a minimum of 20% instructor-led training. ChildCareEd offers both self-instruction courses and instructor-led courses. Training Guide for Families from Diverse Language and Cultural Backgroun... Instructor-Led Training: Texas
The Caring for Our Children, National Health and Safety Performance Standards, Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs are a set of national standards that represent the most effective health and safety policies and practices for today's early care and education settings, based on evidence,... Outdoor Play Areas