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2 Ways to Create an Effective Professional Development Plan
How important is professional development at your workplace? In the early childhood education setting, professional development (PD) plans are essential for educators or administrators looking to further their careers and support their employees’ academic success....
How to Develop Young Inquisitive Minds through Science
Children are natural born scientists in their own unique ways. From birth, they are curious, natural explores whether they are by looking around or cooing. When they start to speak they engage others with words,...
Analyzing and Improving Your Child Care Program
For children from age birth to five, attending an early education setting, whether it is a family child care facility, child care center, or preschool, helps them to physically and emotionally shape their developmental milestones....
Strategies for Encouraging Positive Classroom Behavior
Most early childhood educators would agree that it’s important to lead young children toward good classroom behavior. They may also enjoy learning and interacting with others more; and, be less troublesome as a result. 3...
3 Child Safety Guidelines for Outdoor Activities
oung children rejoice from spending time outdoors any given day. Playtime also provides important physical, mental and social development opportunities for young children. Summertime lets kids be outside where they can absorb new skills, discover...
The Importance of Supporting Infant Mental Health
Ordinarily, we don’t usually think of infants when the term “mental health” comes to mind. Rather, we think about adolescents or adults, as the two groups most likely to be affected emotionally, psychologically, and through...
6 Books to Help You Encourage Creativity and Exploration in Young Children
For young children, summertime marks the beginning of endless possibilities when it comes to fun outdoor activities that allows them to explore different environments. Whether it’s the pool, camping, or simply going to play in...
First High School CDA Student Becomes College Graduate
In 2011, Betsy Wayt (formerly Betsy Thompson) was among the first high school students in the country to earn a Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential™ through a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program while completing...
Working with Dual Language Learners of All Ages is Rewarding
As a parent of a young child learning two languages, I’m first to advocate for bilingualism. I also am aware of the challenges this long-term goal may bring upon my family and the early educators...