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Fun Activities for After-School Programs: A Must-Try List
Incorporating fun into after-school programs isn't just a nice extra; it's essential. Engaging children through creative and purposeful activities helps support their academic, social and emotional growth (Hartmann, McClanahan, Pierce, 2023). After ...
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Early Childhood Curriculum: A Guide for Educators
A high-quality early childhood curriculum is the cornerstone of effective preschool education. It lays the groundwork for lifelong learning, development and success. Educators who understand and implement thoughtful preschool curriculum strategies ...
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Childcare Staff Handbook: Must-Have Policies & Procedures
A childcare staff handbook isn’t just paperwork; it’s your go-to manual for how things actually run day to day. If you’ve ever wondered how to juggle licensing rules, team dynamics and nap-time meltdowns all at once, this is where you start.
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Childcare Parent Handbook Guide: Set Clear Expectations in Child Care
You don’t need to be told how chaotic the day can get in a childcare center; you live it. Between snack-time meltdowns and surprise licensing visits, writing a handbook for childcare might feel like a luxury.
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The Top Small Group Activities for Preschoolers by Subject
Small group activities for preschoolers are a great way to increase variety and engagement in the learning environment for young students. Small groups ensure everyone can get involved in the lesson and see the results without feeling left out or ...
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A Complete Guide to Daycare Curriculum Design and Planning
A well-structured daycare curriculum does more than keep children busy; it builds the foundation for thinking, learning, and growing. During the first five years of life, a child’s brain develops more rapidly than at any other time. In fact, 90% of ...
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Preschool After-School Programs: Best Practices & Strategies
Preschool after-school programs aren’t just filling a time gap anymore; they’re becoming essential. With 59% of U.S. children under 5 in some form of non-parental care, the demand for safe and engaging aftercare for preschoolers has surged.
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Best Parent Engagement Ideas for Child Care Professionals
Parent engagement is more than just a nice idea in early childhood education; it's essential. When families are involved, kids show up more, learn better and behave like little rock stars in the classroom. So what are the best techniques for ...
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Parental Partnership: Enhancing Child Care Collaboration
You’re probably nodding when I say that parental partnership is the cornerstone of childcare: parent-caregiver collaboration that nails family engagement in childcare and boosts that home-to-school connection.
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