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Program Specialist, Family Life Extension Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information One of the skills that a child care professional develops is being a good observer of children. By watching and listening as children play, we can see what skills and abilities they are just beginning to learn. Once we know…

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National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Christine M. Todd, Ph.D. Child Development Specialist Human Development and Family Studies University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Copyright/Access Information Mrs. Dobbs just dropped Mary off. As Mary’s mother starts to go out the door, you remind her that it is your payday. You don’t even need to wait for…

RAISING REVENUE IN FAMILY CHILD CARE USING RATES, FEES, AND POLICIES

SHARING AND GENEROSITY

Lesia Oesterreich Family Life Extension Specialist Human Development & Family Studies Iowa State University Copyright/Access Information Preschoolers are delightful to have around, but at times can be quite a challenge! Learning how to get along with others and follow rules takes lots of practice for preschoolers; learning how to guide and discipline preschoolers takes lots…

National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Polly Spedding, M.S. Senior Extension Associate Human Development and Family Studies Cornell Cooperative Extension Copyright/Access Information As a family day care provider, you have many responsibilities. A big part of your job is keeping the children in your care safe. Children can be injured in many ways. One…

Laurie Miller Program Director Human Development Laboratory School, Toddler Center University of Massachusetts at Amherst Copyright/Access Information YOU WILL LEARN: all children need care, support, and developmentally appropriate activities to help them grow and learn. many activities are good for many ages. children learn by doing. PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Children of different ages have…

Preventing Problem Behaviors and Raising Academic Performance in the Nation’s Youth: The Impacts of 64 School Age Child Care Programs in 15 States Supported by the Cooperative Extension Service Youth-at-Risk Initiative Dave Riley University of Wisconsin Sharon Junge University of California  Jill Steinberg University of Wisconsin Ina McClain University of Missouri  Chris Todd University of…

Copyright / Access Information WELCOME/INTRODUCTIONS Have participants say their names and one new thing they learned about babysitting during the first five sessions. GUEST SPEAKER Introduce Guest Speaker (parent or nursery/kindergarten teacher). Guest will discuss his or her expectations of a babysitter and/or working with children. ROLE PLAYING Divide participants into a few groups (2+…