Welcome CDAclass.org students and those looking to begin the CDA process! I can not believe we are already approaching the fall months! At the start of this school year, I am sure many, if not all of you will have an influx of new children and parents...
September (and sometimes August depending on where you live) brings the start of a new school year for many children. Enrollment in September for preschoolers and younger, tend to rise as many stay-at home parents tend to go back to work and after many...
For this months topic I was thinking about how often children find random household objects to play with throughout the day. Most children I know have used pots and pans to form their own band, or made a collection from various items outside. Using these ...
While summertime can bring long sunny days, time spent vacationing, visiting the beach, swimming, etc., it can also be a time of reflection where adult learners start to think about their future in the education field. Here at CDAClass.org, we want...
Summer is in full swing and with this time of year, usually comes a more relaxed child care/family care environment. Most teachers are happy to be outdoors, and most children are even happier to have more free time to explore and play. Walks to the...
As the hot summer months are among us I wanted to provide some “cool down” activities you can incorporate into your lesson plans to use with your kiddos! Some of these ideas may be more appropriate in a Montessori classroom, but they certainly can be ...
Hello my fellow CDA Educators! This month’s installment reminds me that we need to remember to work smarter, not harder. By this I mean, the grinds of daily daycare/childcare can put a strain on our happiness and enjoyment in working with young...
There are an unlimited number of ways to include fine motor tasks into curriculum throughout the day. While in the CDA program you are required to provide an activity that you will use or have used as a teacher in a childcare setting. I wanted to provide ...
Outdoor play is a very important part of an early childhood education program. Playing outside is the a great way for children to develop their gross motor skills by running, jumping, skipping, etc. It also helps with developing social skills,...
Hello! I have talked recently about the importance of movement in the classroom. I want to build off of that idea and talk about Dual Tasking. Some of you may have heard of this term, and for others it may be something new! The idea is in the name, there ...
