Curriculum

National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter Johnna C. Darragh, M.S. Doctoral Student Human Development and Family Studies University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Copyright/Access Information Talking with toddlers and two-year-olds can be both challenging and rewarding. The challenge lies in creating an atmosphere where both you and the child enhance each others’ lives through successful communication.…

Sending your child to kindergarten can be an exciting and scary time for both child and parent. Talking about the new things your child will experience will help ease the anxiety. Try to remember some of your own school experiences and share them with your child. You also can check out books from the local…

STATISTICS: The Cooperative Extension’s Impact on Quality Child Care in Oregon Kids Count Data – Profile for Oregon Children’s Defense Fund – Oregon Profile Selected data on children and families by county from 1990 Census Child Welfare League of America State Fact Sheet Right Start Data – Profile for Oregon   LICENSING: State Licensing Regulations State Licensing…

Diane Wright Hirsch Cooperative Extension Educator Cooperative Extension System University of Connecticut Copyright/Access Information In the last year, the media reports have shown us how terrible the effects of an E. Coli infection can be. Three young children died from complications of this foodborne illness: two after eating undercooked hamburger, one after being infected at…

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Marilyn Lopes Extension Specialist, Family Life Education Cape Cod Cooperative Extension University of Massachusetts Copyright/Access Information November is Child Safety and Protection Month! Learning to foresee accidents is the best way to prevent them. Child-proofing your home can reduce the risk of injury to children. Check your safety knowledge with the following quiz: 1. True…

Nonhardening No-Cook Play Dough 2 cups self rising flour 2 T. alum 2 T. salt 2 T. cooking oil 1 cup, plus 2 T. boiling water Mix and knead. Salt Paint 1/3 cup salt 1/4 tsp. food coloring Spread in pan to dry before putting in shakers. Cooked Play Dough 1 cup flour 1/2 cup…

  Karen M. Chapman Nutrition Specialist Human Development and Family Studies University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Copyright/Access Information Snacking has a bad reputation in today’s society. The importance of eating regular meals has been stressed so much that frequent snacking may be seen as a bad thing. However, meals and snacks for preschoolers should be…