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Sites of Interest to Early Childhood Educators and Daycare Providers |
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Sites of Interest to Early Childhood Educators and Daycare Providers |
Daycare Provider’s Home Page
- http://www.daycareproviders.ca/
This site aims to facilitate the sharing of information and ideas concerning
the providing of professional services by daycare/childcare providers, whether
at home or in a centre. Sponsor of the Daycare-L Provider's Mailing List
About Daycare - http://daycare.about.com/mbody.htm
This is a collection of links and information compiled by Joni Levine
M.Ed., a daycare consultant and trainer who has been working with young
children and their families since 1981
National Network for Childcare -
http://www.nncc.org/
This site offers useful information about ages and stages, recent research
in brain development, and ideas for activities. It also offers links to other
useful sites.
National Association for the Education
of the Young Child -http://www.naeyc.org/
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood
educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children
from birth through third grade.
Zero to Three - http://www.zerotothree.org/index.htm
This site offers resources for both parents and professionals on the
developmental needs of infants and toddlers. This is a good resource to point
parents to as well.
United States Department of Education
- http://www.ed.gov/index.jsp
Check out the early childhood sections for lots of information on teaching
and research as well as on government initiatives and grant opportunities.
Picturing Books - http://picturingbooks.imaginarylands.org/
A librarian shares her passion for picture books on this site, which
offers great lists as well as information about artistic techniques.
Theme Links for Early Childhood Educators
- http://hometown.aol.com/iteach345/
This useful page offers links to a number of sites on the web that offers
ideas for activities clustered around a theme.
Just Craft Recipes -http://www.justkidsrecipes.com/index.shtml
Here’s a place to find how to make play dough, cinnamon ornaments,
bubble solution and lots more.
The Activity Cupboard - http://www.mothers-home.com/activities/sherri2.htm
Here are lots of good ideas for simple, inexpensive crafts and activities.
Mid-York Library System,
1600 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, New York, U.S.A. 13502; http://www.midyork.org;
Please send comments to Suggestions.