This year, instead of making broad resolutions that aren’t always honored, why not make real goals within the SMART goal framework? SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound objectives that act as a guide toward success in the new year. Whether you are an early childhood teacher, childcare staff, director, or a home provider, ChildCare Education Institute, the … [Read more...] about New Year, New You: Professional Development Goals in Early Childhood with ChildCare Education Institute
Ways to Play Every Day: FREE January Activity Calendar for Preschoolers
The New Year is here and with it comes 365 opportunities to play every day! Get the FREE Ways to Play Every Day January activity calendar for preschoolers and join in the fun! We’re kicking off the New Year by exploring activities that try new things, then moving on to explore polar bears and penguins. The end of the month is focused on activities to get young learners moving and things that fly … [Read more...] about Ways to Play Every Day: FREE January Activity Calendar for Preschoolers
Essential Early Childhood Professional Development Courses from ChildCare Education Institute
Do you need CEU’s or Early Childhood professional development courses before the end of the year? Choosing your own educational courses has never been more convenient than through ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), the industry leader for online professional development. Wherever you are over the holidays, all courses from ChildCare Education Institute are delivered entirely online and … [Read more...] about Essential Early Childhood Professional Development Courses from ChildCare Education Institute
Ways to Play Every Day: December Activity Calendar for Preschoolers
How is it possible that the year is almost over with? December is such a fun month for learning activities and play. There are endless themes to focus on. This month’s FREE preschool activity calendar has four weekly topics: Gingerbread Fun, Christmas on the Move, Holiday Animals, and Christmas Classics. Gingerbread Fun is playful learning centered around the traditional, yummy treat. Christmas on … [Read more...] about Ways to Play Every Day: December Activity Calendar for Preschoolers
Tips for Choosing a LEADER for Professional Development in Early Childhood – ChildCare Education Institute
With the holidays approaching and well-deserved breaks just around the corner, completing state-required training hours can be a breeze with the right training provider for professional development. Try the ease of completing quality coursework, entirely online, with ChildCare Education Institute – the industry’s LEADER in online professional development. Tips for Choosing a Leader for … [Read more...] about Tips for Choosing a LEADER for Professional Development in Early Childhood – ChildCare Education Institute
Indian Corn Activities and Crafts for Preschoolers
Flint corn (also known as Indian corn) has a rich autumnal history. Indian corn has multi-colored kernels which are starchy when cooked, and not as sweet as the corn we are used to eating. Today, flint corn kernels are ground into flour, used in dishes like hominy, ground into cornmeal for humans and animals, and used for popping. In early American History, the Pilgrims would not have survived had … [Read more...] about Indian Corn Activities and Crafts for Preschoolers