Professional Development
Slime Sensory Activity Idea: Video
Sticky, gooey, sensory fun. And it's a safe alternative to borax based slime! Watch this quick video for a recipe you can easily make with the children in your program.Quick Tip Video – Classroom Expectations
Find out how and why to use classroom expectations in your program in this 2-minute video!Video: Why are the early years so important?
Did you know that 90% of brain development happens in the first 6 years of life? Watch this fun 2-minute video to learn more about how early experiences impacts everything!Quick Tip Video – Stop Sign: A Conflict Resolution Tool
In this 2-minute video, learn how and why to use a stop sign as a conflict resolution tool in your program!
How to select toys for short term or mobile children’s programs: Quick Tip Tutorial
You may not know the number of children, their ages and needs until they arrive. And staff may have to bring toys to different locations, so they need to be easy to transport and store! How can you plan for so many variables? This quick-tip tutorial will help you plan for uncertainties and select the toys you need for a mobile or short term program. In it, you'll find 7 key factors to consider, a printable list of toy suggestions, and ideas for developing your own mobile kits.Quick Tip Video – Using Emotional Check-ins
In this 2-minute video, learn how and why to use emotional check-ins in your program!Quick Tip Video – How to Make Transitions Fun
This 2-minute video will show you how you can use attention getting games to make transition times fun for the children in your program!