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Injury Prevention Trainings
12/21/2021Unintentional injuries are the leading threat to the lives and health of children in the United States. Childcare providers need to realize that injuries to children are understandable, predictable, and preventable. Injury prevention is an essential part of quality childcare programs, and ... Injury Prevention Trainings
Calling all Texas Infant Teachers
11/29/2021Working in the early childhood field requires lots of patience and a love for the field. Working with infants is no exception, as these little ones require a lot more attention and care than older children in a childcare program. Newborns especially are one of the most precious... Calling all Texas Infant Teachers
Family Child Care, Texas Style
11/29/2021When we think of business marketing, we tend to think of big expensive billboards or television commercials. Every business benefits from some type of marketing, because if customers do not know you are out there, how will you get more income? This part of owning a business can... Family Child Care, Texas Style
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
