U4C Blog
7 Essential Tips for Effective Family Engagement in Early Childhood Programs
Week of the Young Child “Music Monday” events and resources to enjoy!
Week of the Young Child Music Monday
Week of the Young Child “Music Monday” events and resources to enjoy!
Did you know that 60% of children spend 35-50 hours a week in a child care setting?
“Partnering with United 4 Children has helped us use our resources, our conscious discipline, and social-emotional materials the best way we can. We’ve been able to implement new strategies in our classrooms and have seen a huge difference in behavior and overall management of the classroom,” Krista said. “I feel now we can offer more to families.”
Inclusive Naptime Tips
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...
When Circle Time Isn’t Working – Inclusion Tips
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...
Dealing with Challenging Behaviors – Inclusion Tips
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...
Teaching Calming Strategies – Inclusion Tips
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
“Partnering with United 4 Children has helped us use our resources, our conscious discipline, and social-emotional materials the best way we can. We’ve been able to implement new strategies in our classrooms and have seen a huge difference in behavior and overall management of the classroom,” Krista said. “I feel now we can offer more to families.”
Research & Data Specialist: Open Until Filled
This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of data collected, analyzed, and reported regarding agency deliverables and outcomes.