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Kinetic Sand Day & International Youth Days
09/22/2022Did you Know? Global Kinetic Sand Day is August 11 Every year on August 11th, Global Kinetic Sand™ Day celebrates the magically fun sand that is so oddly satisfying, you can’t put it down! Squish, mix, slice, and mold Kinetic Sand into any shape you want – the creative ... Kinetic Sand Day & International Youth Days
Getting Ready for the New School Year
09/22/2022Going back to school is full of emotions, not only for the children and their families but especially so for early childhood educators. There is a lot to plan and set up, and neither time nor money is enough to do it all. Not to mention that it is preschool! Many of the childre... Getting Ready for the New School Year
Professional Development for All Teachers
09/22/2022Professional Development Professional development for Early Childhood Educators helps teachers improve their knowledge, skills, and habits so they can offer better programs for children and their families. It can also help make a work environment where people and systems are always learning and g... Professional Development for All Teachers
Coaching and Mentoring
09/22/2022Coaching and Mentoring Coaching is a useful tool for teachers who work with children from birth to 12 years old. It helps them understand their students' strengths and weaknesses and come up with ways to help them succeed. Helping individuals improve their skills and knowledge is a form of mento... Coaching and Mentoring
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
09/22/2022DIY Indoor/Outdoor Activities Here are some suggestions for DIY activities for kids. What is great about this selection is it covers a wide age range from toddler through school age. There are pool noodle activities that don't need a pool, paper bracelets made from folded paper, lumpy goop, and m... Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Sensory Play in Early Childhood Education
09/22/2022Learning happens most effectively with hands-on and open-ended materials that can be used in multiple ways. When children involve their hands in the learning process their brains are more involved, they are more focused and motivated. Through manipulating different materials they are able to experim... Sensory Play in Early Childhood Education
Moon Day/Space Exploration Day
09/22/2022Well... The Dog Days of Summer are here. There will be days of indoor-only activities and days of outdoor activities due to heat conditions. Check out this collection of STEM and craft activities to help with the boredom factor. I hope you find something new to try out. Learn How to M... Moon Day/Space Exploration Day
PAUs and Summer
09/22/2022All licensed day care providers need to earn PAU/CEUs to stay current with state licensing requirements. Our recently updated VIP subscription has several levels of membership to fit your needs. The subscription service offers access to Instructor-Led and Self-Paced Online classes at reduc... PAUs and Summer
Space Exploration Day Activities
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 goal for... Space Exploration Day Activities
Why Celebrate Space Exploration Day?
09/22/2022Why Should We Celebrate Space Exploration Day? It serves as a reminder of an important accomplishment. This national holiday honors the momentous occasion in history when the United States of America became the first nation to successfully land humans on the moon. It is a magnificent illus... Why Celebrate Space Exploration Day?
