Child care providers, you are now eligible to take the COVID-19 vaccine! Regardless of age, all teachers, school support staff, and licensed child care providers in San Bernardino County can make an appointment at any existing vaccine distribution site. This includes county or state public health sites, pharmacies, grocery stores, physician’s offices, or the hospital. […]
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About The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) The interactions between a teacher and a child are vital to a child’s learning and development. Research and developmental theory indicates that these interactions in early childhood classrooms, along with the overall learning environment, is foundational to learning. The quality of teacher-child interactions is assessed using the Classroom
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About The Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) The Ages and Stages Questionnaire, third addition (ASQ-3) is a screening tool that has been used by child care providers and parents for over 20 years to determine how children are developing, their strengths, and areas where they may need additional support. The questionnaire looks at specific areas
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Just for YOU! Extended Breath Welcome to December! Last month we talked about mindfully breathing and checking in with yourself for 3 to 4 minutes. This month we’re taking it to 5 whole minutes with a new extended breath activity and we can’t think of a better time for it than right now. The extended
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The holiday season has officially arrived! This can be a stressful time for a variety of reasons and this year brings new challenges that may add to that stress. Our Just for YOU monthly moment offers a new stress management tool through the practice of mindfulness. Remember, mindfulness is the concentrated effort to check in
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What is the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP 2015)? Developed by the California Department of Education Early Learning and Care Division and Special Education Division, the Desired Results Developmental Profile or DRDP (2015) is an informative assessment instrument used in early environments to gage children’s development and potential need for early intervention. The DRDP is
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About Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL) The Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning, or SEFEL, Pyramid Model is a Behavioral Support System/Intervention or PBIS. The purpose of the SEFEL is to empower early educators with the necessary tools to support social emotional competence in children ages birth through age 5. This professional development
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Halloween is almost here! We can all feel it, a very busy season is upon us! Halloween is on its way to kick off the holidays and a very full fall. Read on for crafty Halloween fun and ways to take some time for yourself along the way. A Calming Halloween Craft Sensory sun catchers
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It’s time for a check- in. We’re now in month six of living with the changes required by Covid-19 and there is a lot of information out there with suggestions and best practices. To narrow it down a bit, our resource round-up focuses on how to make the most of distance learning, simplifying Covid-compliant on-site
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The last few months have presented unique challenges and generated new questions for child care providers wanting to create the best and safest environment for the children and families they serve. To help bridge the information gap, we are highlighting resources around Covid-19 operating practices and also current trainings and offerings to bolster your professional
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