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Class Registration Pages
- AJL1- Positive Discipline (6 clock hours/.6 ceus -$29.85)
- AJL2- Using Books and Stories with Young Children (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- AJL3- Proud to Be a Professional! (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- AJL4- The Anti-bias Approach (12 clock hours/1.2 ceus -$28.85(always half price!))
- * AJL5- Infant and Toddler Care (4 clock hours/.4 ceus -$19.85)
- AJL6- Preschool Science: A Sense of Wonder and Discovery (4 clock hours/.4 ceus-$19.85)
- BJL1- Promoting Family Partnerships (10 clock hours/1.0 ceus -$48.85)
- BJL2- Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Choosing toys and art activities (4 clock hours/.4 ceus -$19.85)
- BJL3- Managing Mixed Age Groups in a Child Care Setting (5 clock hours/.5 ceus -$25.85)
- BJL4- Learning Through Play (5 clock hours/.5 ceus -$25.85)
- BJL5- Separation Anxiety (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- CJL1- Taming Temper Tantrums (6 clock hours.6 ceus -$29.85)
- *CJL2- Becoming Part of a Professional Team (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- ASZ1- Caring for Yourself as a Child Care Provider (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- DJL1- The Impact of Violence on Young Children (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- * DJL2-Recruiting Child Care Staff (4 clock hours/.4 ceus -$19.85)
- *DJL3- Potty Training in Child Care (1 clock hour/.1 ceu -$5.85)
- DJL4- Marketing Your Child Care Program (6 clock hours/.6 ceus -$29.85)
- EJL1- Tranquil Transitions (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- EJL2- Reporting Concerns (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- * EJL3- PreSchool Math (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- FJL1- Bullies: How to Manage and Prevent Their Behavior (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- FJL2- Social and Emotional Skills Spell School Success and Readiness (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85
- * GJL1- Toddlers: Terrific or Terrible? (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- GJL2- Autism in Your Child Care Setting (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- * HJL1- Every Child is Unique (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- * HJL2- Understanding and Responding to Biting (1 clock hour/.1 ceu -$5.85)
- HJL3- Observing Children (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- * IJL1- Moving and Grooving: Motor Skills and Movement (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- IJL2- Excellence in Child Care Customer Service (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- * JJL1- Principles of Child Development (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- * JJL2- Theories of Child Development (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- JJL3- Classroom Environments: Setting the Stage for Play and Learning (3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- * KJL1- Gather 'Round for Circle Time (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- KJL2- About Adult Learners (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- * KJL3- Growing Young Gardeners (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * KJL4- Mentoring Methods (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * LJL1- While Children Play: Your Role (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * LJL2- Open the Door to Outdoor Fun and Learning (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * LJL3- ADHD: Understanding and Responding to ADHD in the Classroom (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * MJL1- Routines and Relationships (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- * MJL2- Where Everyone is Welcome (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * MJL3- The Best Ideas on Staff Management (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- * MJL4- The Amazing Newborn (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * MJL5- First Friends (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * MJL6- Cooking Up Some Fun (1 clock hour/.1 ceus -$5.85)
- * NJL1- Nuts About Nutrition(3 clock hours/.3 ceus -$15.85)
- * NJL2- Rest Time or Chaos Time? (2 clock hours/.2 ceus -$9.85)
- NEW * OJL1 - Preparing for Early Literacy: Developmentally Appropriate Practices (3 clock hours / .3 ceus - $15.85)
- NEW * OJL2 - Communication and Conflict (2 clock hours/.2 ceus - $9.85)
- NEW * OJL3 - Preventing Misbehavior (2 clock hours / .2 ceus - $9.85)
- NEW * OJL4 - School Age Development (2 clock hours / .2 ceus - $9.85
Staff Training and Group Orders
CDA and CEU Classes
- CDA Online Classes, CEU Course Information
- CDA Resource Checklist
- CDA FAQ
- CDA Chat
- CDA Online Classes Support and Resources for Child Care Professionals
- CDA Recipients Talk About Getting Their CDA Credential
Activity Ideas
Art Activities
- Preschool Open Ended Art Activities
- Pre School Play Clay Ornaments
- Preschool Arts and Crafts Ideas
- Art Recipes
- Painting Adventures
General Activity Ideas
- Birthday Time: Celebrations in Childcare
- Preschool Math Activities
- Preschool Science for Young Children
- Displaying Children's Art Work
- Child Care Providers Share Some Infant Activities
- Parachute Science Ideas
- Frugal Preschool Math Ideas
- Preschool Transition Time
- Preschool Name Tags and Identification
- Preschool Rainy Days
- Preschool Science Fun and Experiments
- Circle and Group Time Ideas
- Preschool Cooking Activities
- Cooking With Your Kids Helps Develop Motor Skills for Preschoolers
- Learning About Shapes
- Cooperative Games in Child Care
- Terrific Transition Times for Daycare or Child Care
- How Does Your Garden Grow?
- Let's Have a Pre School Picnic
- Woodworking With Children
- A List of Children's Games
- Benefits of Parachute Play
- Dramatic Play and Prop Boxes
- Activity and Sensory Bottles for Young Childrens
- Exploring Music and Movement With Young Children
- How to Make Your Own Puppet Theaters and Finger Puppets
- Preschool Creative Movement and Dance
- Pre School Finger Plays
Curriculum
- Curriculum
- Chosing a Child Care Curriculum
- Compare and Evaluate Child Care Curriculum Programs and Packages
- Developmentally Appropriate Child Care Curriculum
- The Project Approach
- Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter A - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter B - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter C - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter D - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter E - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter F - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter G - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter H - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter I - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter J - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter K - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter L - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter M - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter N - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter O - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter P - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter Q - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter R - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter S - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter T - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter U - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter V - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter W - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter X - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter Y - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
- Letter Z - Preschool Weekly A-Z Curriculum
Literacy
- Literacy and Library
- BookNook of Children's Books on Specific Issues
- Bookshelf for Directors Teachers and Providers
- Classic Picture Books- My Top Picks!
- Print Rich Environment
- Learning to Read: Developmental Milestones on the Road to Literacy
- Story Sack
Anti-bias Education
- A Multicultural Anti-Bias Approach in the Preschool Classroom
- International Holidays to Celebrate
- Responding to Children’s Concerns About Differences: Guidelines
- An Anti-Bias Approach: The Time is Now
- Multicultural and Antibias Curriculm Resources for Early Childhood and Preschool Programs
General Themes
- General Themes
- Olympic Theme
- Activity ideas for Dr. Seuss Books
- Rainbow Theme
- I am Special" Preschool Theme
- Celebrate Blue
- Celebrate Yellow
- Celebrate Red
- Celebrate Purple
- Celebrate Green
- Preschool Weather Theme Activities
- Preschool Insect and Bugs Theme
- Ocean and Beach Preschool Theme
- Preschool Flowers and Garden Theme
- Preschool Pet Theme: Cats and Dogs
- Wild West Rodeo Theme
- Bird Theme
- Nursery Rhyme Theme
- Medieval Fantasy, Kings and Queens.
- Jungle and Rainforest Theme
- Transportation Theme
- House and Home Theme
- Clowns Preschool Theme
- Plenty of Pigs Preschool Theme
- Dental Theme
- Trains Preschool Theme
- Preschool Bear Theme
- Preschool Frogs Theme
- Preschool Alligators and Crocodiles Theme
- Fish and Fishing Theme
- Camping Theme
- Big and Little Size Theme
- Community Helpers
- Theme about Food and Nutrition
- Preschool Duck Theme
- Outer Space and Astronauts
- Mouse and Mice
- Ice Cream Theme
- Bedtime Theme
Seasonal Themes
- Seasonal Themes
- Apples Theme
- Corn Theme
- Bats Theme
- Halloween Party Theme
- Great Pumpkin Theme
- Scarecrow Theme
- Fall Autumn Theme
- Thanksgiving Theme
- Gingerbread Theme
- Holiday Gifts Theme
- Christmas Traditions Theme
- Indoor Beach Party Theme
- Snow Theme
- New Year Theme
- Winter Animals Theme
- Groundhogs Day Theme
- Chinese New Year Theme
- Valentines Day Theme
- St. Patrick's Day Theme
- Purim Theme
- Easter Bunny Theme
- Easter Egg Theme
- Arbor Day Theme
- Cinco de Mayo Theme
- Mother's Day Theme
- Father's Day Theme
- Father's Day Quote's Theme
- July 4th Theme
Networking
Interacting with Others
- Archived Message Board Topics
- Local & State Child Care Agencies
- National & International Child Care Agencies
Sharing with Others
- Contribute Ideas
- Organize Your Childcare Space
- Tips from Directors
- Tips from Teachers
- Preparing for the Day
- Parent Night Out
- Sign Language for Children
- Sharing Centers
- Great Ideas!
- Funny Children Stories
- Get Grants
Printables
- Printable Coloring Pages
- Printable Reports, Letters, Forms and Contracts
- Printable Games
- Sample Job Descriptions
Articles
General Child Care Articles
- Starting a Local Child Care Professional Group
- So Now You Are a Teacher!
- Rewards of Being a Teacher
- Guidelines for Open-ended Art
- Pets in Child Care
- Parent Teacher Conferences in Child Care
- Toys For Kids: A Guide To Buying Age-Appropriate Toys
- When You Buy Children's Videos
- Rethinking Halloween
- Successful Snack Times
- Why Creativity and Self-Expression are Important to Little Kids
- Parent Teacher Conferences in Child Care
- Smooth Transitions In Child Care
Articles for Directors
- Articles for Directors
- Dealing with Difficult Childcare Customers
- Telephone Answering Tips for Childcare Centers
- Childcare Finances
- Childcare Customer Service 101
- Benefits of Inservice Training
- Marketing for Home Childcare Providers
- Parent Information Bulletin Board Ideas
- What to Include in a Parent Policy Handbook
- Child Care Staff and Personnel Resources
- Daycare Staff Evaluation
- Tips to Starting a Successful Small Business
- Starting a Child Care Center Program
- Ideas for Team Building
- Useful Childcare Tips
- Build a User Friendly Childcare Website
- How to Handle Conflict in the Workplace
- 18 Free Ways to Advertise Your Child Care Program
- Build a Website to Promote Your Child Care Program
- How to Write a Newsletter for Your Child Care
- Newsletter Articles
- Sample Child Care Newsletters
- How To Collect Tuition and Child Care Payments
- Teacher Appreciation Day/Week
Articles for Parents
- What Your Provider Wants You to Know: But is Afraid to Tell You
- Choose a Quality Daycare Program
- When You Have Childcare Concerns
- Why is Daycare So Expensive?
- Meeting a New Childcare Provider
- Evaluating Your Child Care Provider
- Volunteer. Get Involved in Your Childcare
- Coping With Separation Anxiety
- Why Children Should Play in Daycare
- A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. in Early Childhood Education
- Daycare Providers Answer Parent Questions
- Understanding Biting in Child Care
- Information to Share with Your Child Care Provider
- Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
- Conflict Resolution for Parents and Childcare Providers
- The Importance of Reading Aloud to Children
- Gun Safety for Kids and Parents
- Let Your Child Get Dirty! It’s Essential for Physical and Mental Developmen
- Benefits of Using Online Nanny Services
- Articles for Parents Written by Elizabeth Pantley
- Airplane Travel with a Baby
- Coping With Baby Blues
- Calm a Crying Baby
- Solving Naptime Problems
- Buying a Baby Carrier
- Stop the Diaper Changing Battles
- Colic - Does My Baby Have Colic?
- Happy Marriage for Busy Parents
- Newborn Babies and Sleep
- Potty Training Facts
- Potty Training – Get Ready, Get Set, Go!
- Post Partum Depression Facts
- Taking a Road Trip with Your Baby
- 8 Sleep Tips for Every Child
- Wonderful Sounds for Sleep
- Get Your Toddler to Cooperate!
- Should Babies and Toddlers Watch Television?
- Handling Unwanted Parenting Advice
- Going Visiting With Your Baby
- Moving from Crib to Bed
- Car Seat Crying
Articles for Students
- Early Childhood Development Scholarships
- Attending a Childcare Conference
- Education Choices for Child Care Providers