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Childcare Management
12/27/2022Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both early childhood education and business management practices. Administrators who have adequate training in each area are better capable of developing and maintaining a successful program. Learn the skills necessary to plan, budget, st... Childcare Management
Icy Activities
12/23/2022Ice Can Be Interesting Even Though It's Cold! Ice is definitely cold to touch but that doesn't mean it can't be an interesting substance to explore. Remember ice is really water and that water can exist in 3 different states; solid, liquid, and gas. Check out these collections for some activiti... Icy Activities
Paper Mache Activities
12/23/2022Paper Mache Inspirations Paper Mache is a fantastic versatile medium that can be made with things around the classroom/house or can be purchased at a craft store. Whatever method is chosen, fun will definitely ensue. Here are several sites to help get the creative juices flowing! ... Paper Mache Activities
GA Price Reduction on 40-Hour Director Course
12/22/2022Georgia providers!!! Take $5 off H&H Child Care Training Center’s 40-Hour Director's Course and become Director qualified today! Become the childcare director every teacher wants to work for! This 40-hour self-paced training will equip Georgia childcare professionals with the knowledge an... GA Price Reduction on 40-Hour Director Course
Preschool curriculum
12/15/2022It can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing or implementing a preschool curriculum. However, through an understanding of the essential components of preschool curriculum, educators can make appropriate decisions regarding the choice of curriculum as well as the best way to implement it. ... Preschool curriculum
Working with behavioral challenges.
12/14/2022At some point in your career, you are sure to encounter children who display behavioral challenges. The most important way to address these behaviors is to work with families to mutually support each other and the child. Consider the following letter template to send home to families. This is a good... Working with behavioral challenges.
Mandated Reporters
12/13/2022The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and neglect as: “Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation”; or “An act or failure... Mandated Reporters
Renew your Teacher certification in Maryland
11/08/2022Childcare staff are required to take continued training during each 12-month period of employment with a minimum of one-half in the Core of Knowledge and a maximum of one-half in elective training. Aides and Assistants: 6 hours Teachers, Family Child Care Providers, and Directors: 12 hours Ge... Renew your Teacher certification in Maryland
September 23 is the International Day of Sign Languages
09/06/2022The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide. More than 80% ... September 23 is the International Day of Sign Languages
STEM in the Kitchen
09/22/2022September 10th was National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day. National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day was started and is sponsored by the Young Chefs Academy (YCA). The mission of the Young Chefs Academy for this day is to get people of all ages to be involved in the kitchen. Cooking or ba... STEM in the Kitchen
