Keyword: Family Child Care
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Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusive Child Care
his resource list contains links to information about early childhood special education and inclusive childcare for children ages 3-5 years old.
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Returning to Childcare During COVID-19
Families returning to childcare during the COVID-19 situation may have many questions and concerns.
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Returning to Early Childhood Programs During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. Our routines have been changed. We have been unable to see our loved ones. We are concerned for our health and the health of others. As children and families slowly transition back to work and child care, families and caregivers may have concerns about how to best…
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Cognitive Development
This section of the guidelines describes how infants and toddlers learn to think and reason. As they develop cognitive skills, they build understanding about the world around them. Their memory skills, spatial skills, and reasoning skills increase.
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Household Safety: Poisons and Other Hazards
This list contains a variety of resources associated with keeping your home safe for young children.
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Try and Try Again
Families, teachers, and caregivers want young children to be successful. It can be hard to watch a child struggle or become frustrated.
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Children’s Play – More than Fun and Games
This list contains a variety of resources which can aid teachers, parents, and caregiver in providing a diverse selection of play options for children which promote skill development.
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Ease Those First-Day Blues!
These strategies can help teachers and caregivers make it easier for children and parents to get through those first-day blues.
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Beginning a Center-Wide Commitment to Project Work
This year, the board and staff of Zearing Child Enrichment Center in Princeton, Illinois made the decision to move to multi-age grouping in our prekindergarten classes. We made this decision based on the many benefits that multi-age grouping provides young children ages 3 to 5.
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Say Yes to Healthy Snacks!
In planning healthy snacks, consider food safety and known allergies as well as “snack appeal”!
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Starting a Family Childcare Program in Illinois
This Q&A offers strategies and suggestions for starting a family childcare program in Illinois