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22
Nov

The “Why” Behind “Keep Out of Reach Items”

Regina Wright The reason why I chose to write about this topic is because, I am asked often when visiting infant rooms and family childcare homes with only infants enrolled, “Why we require, “Keep out of reach of children” items, to be stored in locked cabinets?”  Many providers don’t understand the reasoning for locked items...
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19
Jul

What’s your view? A Look at Visual Supervision

by Stefanie Camoni Are you new to early childhood? Have you been in the field for a couple years? Have you lived this your entire life? No matter where you are on your journey, the topic of supervision should always be a top priority. Supervision means to see, hear, direct, and assess the children in...
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20
Dec

Use Zone, Fall Zone–What is the Difference?

By Lisa Mulliken In playground safety resources, the terms “fall zone” and “use zone” are often referenced and sometimes used interchangeably. Both of these terms are used to describe an important aspect of a safe gross motor environment. The following resources provide information on the expectations for a fall or use zone:
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