Safe sleep means putting an infant to sleep in ways that can help protect him from dangers, like choking and suffocation (not being able to breathe), and sudden infant death syndrome (also called SIDS). SIDS is the unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year old. SIDS usually happens when a baby is sleeping. … Read more
Active and appropriate supervision is vital to keep children safe. You need to know ratios, group sizes, and ways to track attendance for children in your care. Remember, maintaining safe ratios and group sizes helps prevent educators from being overwhelmed and keeps supervision manageable. Check out this video and quick quiz to learn more.
Keeping kids active will help them stay healthy and help them grow. You may even find that children have an easier time resolving conflicts and are generally happier when they get enough physical activity. Remember, even if weather or space do not permit outdoor play, teachers are still required to provide opportunities for vigorous movement … Read more
Morning greetings can help children smooth the transition from home to school. They don’t take much time, but morning greetings can have a big impact on relationships with children and families. This microlearning session focuses on “the why” behind morning greetings. It also provides tips for establishing a morning arrival routine and individualizing your morning greetings.
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