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12 Fun Ways to Get Young Children Moving
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To all of our early childhood educators...
Posted by Bethe on May 8, 2012 at 2:04pm 1 Comment 1 Like
outdoor play: when benefits outweigh the risks
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These three intrepid 3 year old master builders solved the problem of how to make a tower of milk crates tall enough to reach the sandpit shade cloth by cleverly creating a system of steps:
Read more of this great post by Jenny Kable on her terrific blog,…
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Fun Ideas For Spring!
Started by Mellie Bukovsky-Reyes Apr 3. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone!I wanted to share my recent find! A book called: "Mud!" The information and ideas come from: I have included Project Learning Tree's link in order for you to see a cover picture of the…Continue
Nature-based preschools - enhancing early childhood interpretation Webinar!
Started by Mellie Bukovsky-Reyes Jul 10, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Webinar Opportunity!Nature-based preschools - enhancing early childhood interpretation August 10, 2012 3:00pm Eastern/12:00pm PacificPresenter: Rachel LarimoreNature-based preschools are a…Continue
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Call for Head Start Body Start Workshop Presenters
Started by Christina Hake Mar 9, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like
Health Institute - May 7-9, 2012San Diego, CAInstitute Theme: Healthy and Ready to LearnThe California Head Start Association invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2012 Annual Health…Continue
Looking for Keynote Speaker on EarlyChildhood Staff Self Care and Obesity Prevention
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Good Afternoon Head Start Body Start!This event is designed for Head Start staff working across the spectrum of health issues: nutrition, behavior, disabilities, oral health, pregnancy, exercise and…Continue
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