Birthdays are special occasions for children of all ages. As child care providers, we should make a big deal out of the child turning a new age. Here are 5 ways to celebrate birthdays in child care, which will make the birthday child feel special. If the child’s birthday falls on a weekend or […]
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Technology can be helpful when it comes to communicating with parents. There are many child care and preschool teacher apps that are recommended by early childhood educators to share pictures and updates with parents. (*Note: The Early Childhood Academy is only sharing information and does not endorse or represent any of these applications). Seesaw Seesaw
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5 Creative Ways to Get Children to Clean Up in a Child Care Setting Getting children to clean up in a preschool or child care setting can be tough. Check out these 5 creative ways to get young children to clean up. Mystery Clean-Up: Before beginning clean-up time, look around the room and pick
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Written by Susan Gove, Ph.D. – CEO of Your Center Success 5 Tips for Handling a Difficult Parent in Child Care Some parents walk through the door and you brace yourself for a challenge. Others are so sweet that you think you could become friends. You don’t always know how parents will interact with you
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Picnics are popular in the summer months and it is something that can be included in a preschool curriculum. We have found 25 books about picnics for preschool children that can be incorporated into your early childhood program. Keep in mind that picnics can be just as fun indoors on a rainy day. 25 Books about
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When a parent needs child care, they will most likely do an internet search for child care near them. It is so important to list your child care program and website on the many child care directories out there. The more directories you are included in, the more likely parents will find you. In addition
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Prop Boxes are groups of dramatic play materials that are based on a theme. Bring out an Ice Cream Prop Box in the summer (especially during National Ice Cream Month – July). It is easy to put together an Ice Cream Shop Prop Box. Just grab a tote/container, and collect the following items. Large pom pom balls make great
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Prop Boxes are fun! Playing Pizza Shop is great anytime (especially during National Pizza Month – October). It is simple to put together a Pizza Shop Prop Box. Just grab a tote/container, and collect the following items. Menus, Order forms, and felt pizza can all be made very easily. Click Here for tote label that
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Happy New Year! We often make personal resolutions, but have you thought about resolutions for yourself as a child care provider? Try these child care provider resolutions: Greet EVERY child and parent with a smile each day. Say something positive to every child each day. Encourage learning through play by asking leading questions when children
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