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• Teaching Science When You Don’t Know Diddly-Squat Series

  Published on March 2, 2017
  You do not need all the answers to teach science. You simply need an inquisitive mind and to be willing to carry out an investigation. Learn how to teach inquiry-based science to youth with any of these lesson guides!

• Tips to help early childhood providers communicate with parents

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Communication between an early childhood provider and parents is an important part of a high-quality early childhood program.

• Part two on easy tips for early childhood educators to communicate with parents

  Published on March 23, 2012
  Methods such as written communication between an early childhood provider and parents is an important part of a high-quality early childhood program.

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  Blocks: So much more than building

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Blocks are one of the most important learning tools and children as young as six months can enjoy playing with blocks.

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  Young children can appreciate art

  Published on August 29, 2014
  Young children can be drawn into the color and amazement of art work. Learn how you can enjoy art with your young child.

• Management style and decision-making in early childhood education

  Published on July 20, 2016
  How you go about making decisions depends upon what management style and decision-making strategies you choose to use.

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  Out of the box: Playing with empty boxes is not only fun, it’s educational

  Published on September 18, 2015
  Inspire your child’s creativity and imagination with only a box.

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  The power of play – Part 2: Born to play

  Published on October 19, 2015
  What is play and why is it important?

• Using evidence-based practice in early childhood education programs

  Published on September 22, 2016
  Looking at research evidence can help us make wise choices for our children, in early childhood education programs and at home.

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  Early childhood education center financial policies and procedures

  Published on July 11, 2016
  It is often when guidelines are bent and procedures short-cut that healthy relationships between families or staff and the program become disrupted or hostile.

• How early do childhood education administrators develop their own management style?

  Published on July 20, 2016
  Early childhood education administrators use respectful, effective strategies to navigate issues and solve problems, but the strategies chosen need to fit the situation and administrator.

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  Professional development for early childhood providers

  Published on October 3, 2016
  Increased quality of care is linked to professional development experiences.

• Parents help preschoolers learn

  Published on November 2, 2012
  Parents are their child’s first play mate and first teacher; learn more about how to promote learning at home through safe play.

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  Choosing quality early care and education programs

  Published on February 6, 2017
  Parents need specific information about quality when choosing early care and education programs.

• Tips for early learning that help prepare children for school success

  Published on March 29, 2012
  These common-sense ideas help parents and caregivers work with infants and toddlers to get them on the early-learning band-wagon.

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  Teacher/family partnerships: How teachers view parents

  Published on April 24, 2015
  Nurture an understanding of the differences between the role of the teacher and the role of the parent to become more professional.

• Stop and think: Let’s use reflective teaching strategies

  Published on August 15, 2016
  We can look to educational expertise to learn how to be a reflective teacher.

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  Your child and music

  Published on September 2, 2014
  Young children are irresistibly drawn to music. The experience of music offers important learning opportunities for young children.

• DIY: Assembling easy gift kits for children and youth

  Published on November 28, 2012
  Explore suggestions for do-it-yourself, budget-friendly gift kits that are geared toward exciting and educating children and youth.

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  10 Things to do with a paper lunch bag

  Published on June 25, 2015
  Do you have brown paper lunch bags laying around? Use them to do these fun activities!