Nap time can be a hard time for children and for teachers. Having some things put in place preemptively can help lessen the “naptime woes”. First, the Missouri Licensing standards state that children who do not sleep shall rest on cots for at least thirty minutes but...
Are you experiencing unwanted behaviors during circle time? Children aren’t engaging, flopping around, laying down, etc. The first thing I would say is reflect…What is the goal of your circle time? What are you wanting children to take away from circle time? Are...
When young children become overwhelmed with big emotions, they often resort to physical aggression. All humans have difficulty accessing language and formulating our thoughts into words when we have complicated feelings. This is especially true for young children, who...
Self-regulation skills are lifelong skills children need to be taught from an early age. Yes, even infants can begin to learn self-regulation strategies. Caretakers can model staying calm for children. Remember to use a quiet, gentle tone when addressing any...
United 4 Children supports child care program to improve challenging behaviors Earlier this year The Spirited Child Early Learning Center, a child care program in Kennett, Missouri, grew quickly – increasing from 20 students to 40. This rapid growth brought with...
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Did you know, that just $8.33 per month, can sponsor an entire small child care center to attend United 4 Children’s next Early Childhood Educator Conference.