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Teacher of the Year 2022
12/16/2022Two Pre-K Teachers Awarded Teacher of the Year in New Mexico and Maryland WBUR Public Radio; Boston - Early childhood educators rarely get the spotlight typically saved for K-12 teachers. But that’s starting to change, as two states have recently awarded teachers of young children top honor... Teacher of the Year 2022
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants and Young Children
06/22/2021What is TBI? What is TBI? According to the CDC, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is any injury that "affects how the brain works." TBIs range in severity and effects, both short- and long-term. TBIs can result from a simple bump of the head, but without quick and professional care, can becom... Traumatic Brain Injuries in Infants and Young Children
Supporting children’s early language and literacy development
11/29/2022Research has shown that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their educational careers. The purpose of emergent literacy instruction is not to teach children how to read. The purpose is to teach the foundation that will provide children in their later ... Supporting children’s early language and literacy development
Pencil and Paper Activiites
12/16/2022Enjoy browsing these suggestions for paper and pencil ideas to keep the kids busy and get them to try something new! The Best Ideas for Kids (www.thebestideasforkids.com) Fun Pencil and Paper Games (www.todaysparent.com) Paper and Pen Activities to Keep Kids Busy (www.everythingmom.com) ... Pencil and Paper Activiites
Need Your Basic Health and Safety?
06/02/2021Take Your Basic Health and Safety Class with H&H! Still need to get your certificate for the Basic Health and Safety required all of child care professionals? Look no further! H&H Child Care Training offers the state-required Basic Health and Safety class, named... Need Your Basic Health and Safety?
Illinois CDA requirement
05/08/2023ChildCareEd is approved as a Gateways to Opportunity Registry Authorized Entity. Courses offered by ChildCareEd provide International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Obtaining your CDA will qualify you as a Teacher in Illinois. ChildCareE... Illinois CDA requirement
Scaffolding Instruction
11/23/2022The gradual release of responsibility is a scaffolding strategy that includes demonstration, prompt, and practice. Scaffolding is how adults support children’s development and learning by offering just the right help at just the right time in just the right way. Look below to learn more about... Scaffolding Instruction
Back to School!
09/07/2022Schools are back in session and with the ongoing nationwide teacher shortage, now is the time to start your career in early childhood education. In the state of Texas, new caregivers in child-care are required to have a minimum of 8 hours of training before being given responsibility for a group of... Back to School!
Childhood Nutrition
11/22/2022MyPlate is a nutritional food guide, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to help Americans become more aware of what they eat and to assist them in making better food choices. MyPlate uses the place setting, which includes a plate and a glass, to illustrate how the five food grou... Childhood Nutrition
Math Activities Resource
09/19/2022Sept 25 is Math Storytelling Day The Natural Math Community created Math Storytelling Day in 2009 in order to get more people interested in math, this can be through games, storybooks, puzzles, videos, and a lot more. Math storytelling appreciates and celebrates the way children use math in t... Math Activities Resource
