Having a Heart-to-Heart Communication in childcare comes in many forms: collaborating with colleagues, conferring with administrators and providers, exchanging information with parents and guardians about their children, and relating with families. Communication is a delicate process that... Having a Heart-to-Heart
Getting the CDA Credential Why get the CDA Credential? The Child Development Associate (CDA) assists early childhood education professionals meet current state and national requirements. States across the nation are in the process of developing Quality Rating and Improvement Systems... Getting the CDA Credential
Aug 30th is Beach Day! Even if you can’t get to the beach, you can bring a bit of the beach to your classroom! Have a beach day with the kids complete with beach towels, umbrellas, and sunglasses. This Ice Cream in a Bag activity is tasty way to bring summer and science together! Or cre... Early Childhood Education Online Courses
Professional development for child care providers can be a costly and time-consuming process. Finding quality training courses at a reasonable price often seems impossible. Many times course selection is limited and it is difficult to find training relevant to the position and specific needs. Regard... Child Care Professional Development
Thanksgiving Booklet Activity If you are looking for an extra activity for this week, take a look at this pre-literacy zine found at KidZone.ws. No cutting into pages or stapling! Just fold according to directions and let the creativity flow. Click here to download My Itsy Bitsy Thanksgiving Boo... Thanksgiving Booklet Activity
Planning field trips for young children can be a great way to extend learning and create an opportunity for fun and excitement for your students. Field trips can also present challenges and cause some worry and anxiety for staff, children, and families. Careful planning and an understanding of appro... Field Trip Planning
Listening is one of the most important communication skills. How well you listen has a major impact on your effectiveness and on the quality of your relationships. Active listening requires a few main components. When a listener is conscious of these components and makes an effort to incorporate ea... Listening and Communicating
National Pick Blueberries and Blueberry Muffin Day! Summer is here! This means that teachers like you are looking for summer-themed activities that are both fun and interesting for the children in your programs. We at H&H Child Care Training have you covered! Here are some classes you can tak... Blueberries Month
Curriculum is a comprehensive guide detailing the learning goals for children. Curriculum includes instructional units, lesson plans, the resources and materials that will be used, teaching strategies, activities, and assessments. Educators use a curriculum to guide their planning in order to meet ... Curriculum
You have completed 120 hours of training and built your portfolio, now it is time to submit your application and pay the assessment fee. Did you know that Hawaii providers can apply for a scholarship to cover the cost of the CDA assessment fee? The PATCH Scholarship program allows you to inc... Supporting Hawaii Providers: Scholarship Opportunity