In 2017, Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day. The day honors the paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators who answer the call when a crisis arises. This day of gratitude pays tribute to their services and honors fallen first responders. There are m... Oct 28 is National First Responders Day
You just really have no idea what they are going to say 🤣As teachers we often learn more about children and their families than we care to learn. This can result in some interesting conversations at times. The reality of the situation is that children develop a deep connection with trusted... The reality of teacher/student conversations
Texas childcare providers are required to complete annual professional development training that is relevant to the age of the children being cared for and include a minimum of 20% instructor-led training. H&H Child Care Training Center is here to help fulfill your instructor-led requirements. ... Texas instructor-led requirement
Math stories are a fun way to learn how we use numbers in our day-to-day life. Try out H&H's first math story and let us know what think about it. Click here to email me about the math. Want more? Suggestions welcome! Below are some activities to encourage math in the early childhood c... Math Stories
October 2nd Is International Day of Non-Violence United Nations Observances - The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. ... International Day of Non-Violence
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month Why do we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month? October was first designated as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the 1980s and has been recognized every October since. It is a time to celebrate people with Down syndrome and make others ... Down Syndrome Awareness Month
We are holding a raffle contest from now until Friday, March 26th. Winners will receive a class of their choice for FREE at H&H, no restrictions barred! On each Friday--March 12th, 19th, and the 26th--three lucky winners will be randomly selected, and announced in... St. Patrick's Day Raffle 2021!
Why take an online course? Professional development is always a must in the world of early childhood education as teaching techniques and philosophies constantly evolve with the onset of new research. The most convenient of online classes is that teachers can complete their courses in the com... A Quick Manual: Accessing Online Courses
Working with Mixed Age Groups Teaching children in mixed-age groups sounds like a daunting task for educators, but it really isn't! According to Head Start, also known as the Early Childhood Knowledge & Learning Center, children who learn in mixed-age group settings reap benefits ... Working with Mixed Age Groups
Many researchers agree that during the summer months, children experience a “Summer Slide” or a decline in their reading abilities. The reason for their weakening literacy skills is primarily because children who do not read during these months start to decline in this area. A good ex... Preventing the Summer Slide