Childhood obesity rates have tripled since the 1970’s! According to data taken from the CDC in 2015-2016, nearly 1 out of 5 children (ages 6-19) in the United States are obese. Childhood obesity has some immediate as well as some long-term consequences to the overall health and... June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
With a proper diet and physical activity, children can develop positive and healthy habits that will follow them throughout a lifetime. By maintaining healthy eating habits in childhood and into adolescence, future health conditions can be avoided, such as: High blood pressure. H... Nutrition in Early Childhood
Recognizing and supporting a child's #developmental-milestones is paramount to their future success. The Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Online Developmental Screening emerges as a powerful tool for #early-childhood-educators, providing a systematic and efficient way to assess and monitor a chi... ASQ Online Developmental Screening for Enhanced Child Development
According to Active Health (2020), the immune system in young children isn't fully developed until they are 5- to 7-years old. Until then, many young children, especially infants and toddlers, are vulnerable to germs and contagions that are found on surfaces and in the air. Illness, while ea... Ah-Choo!
Did you know that cooking in the classroom can help children learn many different key concepts? Not only does the experience of creating meals build a child’s self-confidence but cooking also lays the foundation for promoting healthy eating habits! Cooking can help children build ba... Cooking in the Classroom
When parents and teachers see news of bullying on the news, the focus is primarily on school-age children and adolescents; however, bullying does occur in children as young as preschool. Many oftentimes dismiss the signs of bullying as a rite of passage in growing up, but ignore the lastin... Bullying in Early Childhood
A medida que nos acercamos a la temporada de verano, se presentan numerosas oportunidades de diversión y salidas educativas para los proveedores de cuidado infantil en el área metropolitana de Baltimore. Sin embargo, estas oportunidades también requieren una supervisión i... Garantizar Experiencias Seguras y Enriquecedoras: Supervisión Infantil Durante las Actividades de Verano en Baltimore
Supporting children's learning of number and operations, geometry, patterns, measurement, and data analysis is made easier by teaching math through a developmental progression. Before entering preschool, children are already familiar with basic mathematical patterns and geometric shapes. Additional... Developmental Progression
School is almost back in session so now is the time to complete those required training hours. ChildCareEd is offering several discounts on training. Begin the new school year prepared to create the most engaging classroom environment. Plan for enriching activities that promote skill dev... Back to School Savings!
Hey Georgia teachers, can you teach mathematical concepts to children as young as toddlers? Maria Montessori thought about this very question, and she responded with a definite yes! With her creation of certain materials and manipulatives, Maria Montessori was able to bring difficult... Math and Montessori