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Insights, Ideas, and Resources for Early Learning

Welcome to the Think Small Blog, your go-to destination for valuable insights, innovative ideas, and inspiring stories in the field of early learning. Dive into a treasure trove of articles crafted by our team of experts, dedicated to empowering child care providers, educators, and families.

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21st Century Skills in Early Childhood

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Art and Sensory Experiences that Foster Creativity

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Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood

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Understanding the CDA Credential and Process

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The Purpose for Ethical Commitment

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Foundation for School Success

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Developing Your Professional Philosophy Statement

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Advocating for Early Childhood Care

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Sleep is Essential to Good Health

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Serving Nutritious Meals and Snacks Using CACFP Meal Patterns

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Reduce the Spread of Germs in Child Care Programs

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Identifying Essential Components of Child Care Supervision

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Growth and Development of Infants and Toddlers

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Food Safety Practices

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Coping with Food Allergies in Child Care Spaces

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Coping with Crying

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Assessing and Implementing a Safe Child Care Environment

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A Critical Look at Family Child Care Spaces

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Understanding Poverty and Practical Strategies

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Strengthening Relationships for Families with the Community

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Individualized Care and Routines

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Family-Teacher Relationships

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Daily Schedule Development with Child-Centered Activities

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Cultural Competency for Children and Families

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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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The Importance of Sensory-Rich Play

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Take it Outside!: The Importance of Outdoor Play

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Successfully Implementing STEAM into the Curriculum

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Strategies for Dealing with Anger

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Social Emotional Development – Problem Solving

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Respecting the Child’s Perspective

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Prompting Executive Function Skills

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Positive Guidance Toward Problem-Solving

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Planning and Implementing Everyday Physical Activities

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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity

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Management of Effective Preschool Child Care Environments

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Incorporating Physical Activity Into Every Day

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Hands-On Math Learning Activities

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Enhancing Emotional Literacy in Children from Birth to Age 3

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Enhancing Emotional Literacy in Children Ages 3 Through 5

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Developing Important and Successful Communications Skills

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Selecting and Implementing Curriculum to Support Learning

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Planning for and Implementing Transitions

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Observation and Assessment of the Learning Environment

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Creating a Supportive Classroom Community

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Children’s Temperament: A Practical Approach to Meeting Individual Needs

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Benefits of Connecting Seniors and Young Children

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Understanding Learning Theories

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The Importance of Stimulating and Focused Interaction

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Developing High Quality Inclusion Practices

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Building Foundations for Language and Literacy Development

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ADHD

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The Relevance of the Child-Caregiver Attachment

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Supporting Children and Families Through Transitions

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Multi-Age Learning and Interaction

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Fundamental Tools to Monitor Child Development

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Developing Methods of Observation

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Child Care in Mixed-Age Groupings

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