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I recently stumbled upon a wonderful early childhood blog called “Not Just Cute”. The activities and articles in this blog all come with developmental objectives, meaning their purpose is to…
It could be argued that toddlers are almost always doing science…listening to sounds as they bang two blocks together, playing in the sink as they “wash their hands,” exploring the…
Advocates, policymakers and experts in all areas of child well-being will gather in cities across Kentucky for the 2011 Step Up for Kids Regional Conference Series to learn about the…
There are so many activities involving leaves, many can be used in several learning centers at once. Older children can create wreathes made from leaves, acorns, paper plates and paint,…
FEMA, FCC Announce Nationwide Test of the Emergency Alert System The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the…
Early childhood is not too young to talk to children about voting. Without going into particular candidates, children can still understand what voting means. Some parents take children with them…
Every year the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation recognizes 50 exceptional child care teachers for their critical role in providing quality early care and education. Child care teachers from…
The National Survey of Early Care and Education (NSECE) will be conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago between late October, 2011 and May, 2012. If you are selected…
Halloween need not be scary. It can actually be downright fun, regardless of the age. As more attention is given to ensure a safe Halloween, that does not mean it…
Since this is the harvest season, thought I’d share one of my favorite kid recipes. Recipe for Radishes by Amanda (age 4) First you plant them in your…