Articles written by Carla Snuggs

Learn how to teach young children in daycare or preschool about stranger danger as well as what to do when they are lost in public

Dec 27, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Learn how to teach young children in daycare or preschool about stranger danger as well as how to determine if a person is a stranger or a safe adult.

Dec 16, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Glistening snowflake activity for toddlers and preschoolers contains instructions, procedures, materials list, learning objectives and sample verbal cues

Dec 11, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

This Christmas stocking craft is a fun fine motor activity which allows preschoolers to practice bilateral and visual motor coordination and hand strength.

Nov 30, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can successfully learn to trace and write the letter H as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter H through simple, fun activities.

Nov 17, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Thanksgiving Dinner Collage is a fun fine motor activity which allows preschoolers to practice bilateral and visual motor coordination and hand strength.

Nov 11, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

The daily care of children with autism can be daunting. There are many helpful strategies for childcare leaders who care for children with autism in traditional daycare.

Nov 3, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Children with autism spectrum disorder may attend traditional preschool or daycare programs. Parents should look for highly structured environments and support services.

Oct 29, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Children with autism are not required to attend special preschool programs, but specialized preschool programs are very effective and help children with autism progress.

Oct 20, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Autism is a genetic neuro-developmental disorder that can be diagnosed in very young children. Daycare providers must be aware of the signs and symptoms of autism.

Oct 9, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can successfully learn to trace and write the letter P and recognize objects beginning with the letter P through simple and fun activities.

Sep 23, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can successfully learn to write the letter L as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter L through simple, fun activities.

Sep 17, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Butterfly Catcher is a fun gross motor skill activity which provides the opportunity for preschoolers to practice projectile management and spatial relationships

Sep 9, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Creative roller print activity for toddlers and preschoolers contains instructions, procedures, materials list, learning objectives and sample verbal cues

Sep 2, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

The role of head teacher at a daycare or preschool entails a variety of important responsibilities and requires a certain level education, experience, and skills.

Aug 18, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Shape sorting activity for toddlers and preschoolers with instructions, procedures, materials list, learning objectives and sample verbal cues.

Aug 13, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

String Block Art, a creative arts activity for toddlers, includes instructions, procedures, materials list, learning objectives and sample verbal cues

Aug 3, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Water Balloon Toss is a fun gross motor skill activity which provides the opportunity for preschoolers to practice projectile management and spatial relationships

Jul 29, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Snow Art, a creative arts activity for toddlers, includes instructions, procedures, materials list, learning objectives and sample verbal cues

Jul 20, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Through fun activities, preschoolers can successfully learn to trace and write the letter A as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter A.

Jul 14, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can successfully learn to write the letter N as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter N through simple, fun activities.

Jul 9, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

When hiring daycare staff, background checks are imperative. Daycare background checks help keep children safe and protect daycare businesses.

Jun 19, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Looking for fun field trips for preschoolers that are age appropriate? Consider these safe, fun, and educational outings that support early childhood education.

Jun 16, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Alphabet recognition activities can help preschoolers successfully learn to write and recognize the letter M as well as identify objects beginning with the letter M.

Jun 8, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can successfully learn to write the letter T as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter T through simple, fun activities.

Jun 1, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Preschool aged children can successfully learn to write the letter B and recognize objects beginning with the letter B through simple, fun activities.

May 26, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

When children are identified as having a developmental delay , they may qualify for special education services and support in speech, language, and sensory needs.

May 19, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Daycare providers and teachers must protect the health and safety of children as health officials monitor the spread of the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu.

May 12, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Developmental screening tests identify issues with socio-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development in preschoolers and allow intervention as appropriate.

May 6, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Developmental screening in preschool provides developmental insights, promotes parental awareness and collaboration, and supports early identification and intervention

Apr 28, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Daycare business owners must participate in networking with other early childhood education professionals in order to create mutually beneficial relationships

Apr 21, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Owning a daycare business has several economic and practical benefits. In-home family daycare business owners can generate profit and enjoy increased job satisfaction.

Apr 20, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

An obstacle course is a gross motor activity which provides the opportunity for preschoolers to practice rebounding and enhance their knowledge of spatial relationships.

Apr 14, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Use alphabet recognition, math, and science activities along with informative, age-appropriate books to teach young children about the water cycle.

Apr 7, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

The best fruit juice for infants and toddlers is organic, low in sugar, and flavorful. First Juice is an excellent choice for a child's first fruit juice.

Apr 1, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Daycare centers and preschools can support lifelong dental health habits by providing activities and lesson plans which focus on proper dental hygiene.

Mar 30, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 through environmentally friendly activities and lesson plans designed to inspire awareness of the beautiful blue planet.

Mar 26, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Daycare centers and preschools can save money and improve efficiency by using childcare management software for record keeping and accounting tasks.

Mar 19, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

During Music in Our Schools Month, children can learn to play fun instruments while learning shapes, colors, basic skills, and parts of the body.

Mar 14, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Container gardening is an easy way to introduce preschool-aged children to the science of gardening. Create a themed container garden in honor of National Garden Month.

Mar 10, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Celebrate Irish American History Month in preschool through a simple lesson plan which includes activities, picture books, and crafts related to St. Patrick's Day.

Feb 25, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Playing classical music in the daycare or preschool setting helps young children relax and fall asleep faster than without music.

Feb 24, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

In the daycare and preschool setting, offering children portion-controlled, nutritious snacks helps children develop healthy eating habits.

Feb 23, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Food allergies are common in young children. Daycare providers must be aware of food allergies and have a food allergy plan in place in order to keep kids safe.

Feb 17, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Yoga helps infants sleep better, improves their digestion, and helps them to be less fussy. Daycare providers can practice yoga with the infants in their care.

Jan 27, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Celebrate Valentine's Day in preschool or daycare with Valentine's day-themed circle time activities, stories of love and friendship, and simple, creative snacks.

Jan 21, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Practical strategies can help early childhood educators manage the frustration associated with the picky eating habits and food preferences of toddlers.

Jan 12, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

In preschool and daycare, young children can learn about and celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday through art and simple board books.

Jan 6, 2009 - Carla Snuggs

Daycare centers can be an expensive option for parents. While many factors influence daycare center costs, the weekly price of daycare will vary from state to state.

Dec 22, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Nanny care can be an expensive daycare option for parents. While many factors influence the price of in-home daycare, costs will vary from state to state.

Dec 14, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

When choosing relative care, there are many pros and cons to consider. The cost of child care by relatives vary based on a wide range of factors.

Dec 4, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Parents considering family daycare options will need to consider childcare costs along with whether or not the daycare meets the educational needs of their child.

Nov 24, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschool can be an expensive option for parents. While many factors influence the price of preschool, there are a few ways to reduce overall preschool costs.

Nov 15, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschool teachers should practice, model, and reinforce children's behavior giving positive attention to their needs and helping them understand consequences.

Nov 4, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

In preschool, children are practicing and learning acceptable behavior in public, proper table manners, meeting and greeting others, and friendship etiquette.

Oct 24, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can learn to understand and master symbols through fun fine and gross motor activities

Oct 15, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can learn to understand and master symbols through Thanksgiving-themed cognitive and creative activities.

Oct 8, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can successfully learn to trace and write the letter G as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter G through simple, fun activities.

Sep 30, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschoolers can successfully learn to trace and write the letter C as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter C through simple, fun activities.

Sep 23, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschool children may suffer from separation anxiety as they more firmly develop a sense of self. Parents may also experience issues with separation from their child.

Sep 16, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Daycare providers can manage separation anxiety by utilizing strategies to lessen the unknown and remaining consistent in their approach to separation issues

Sep 12, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Separation anxiety in preschool children involves numerous contributing factors: a parent's anxiety, lack of attachment, fear of the unknown, and household changes.

Sep 3, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Separation anxiety is a stage of development in which children become anxious, nervous, or scared upon separation from a parent and is normal in preschool and daycare.

Aug 26, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Mercury, lead, and pesticides can harm small children. Using the criteria forth by the Oregon Environmental Council, childcare centers can become environmentally friendly

Aug 19, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Directed and undirected play is essential to learning. Preschool teachers and daycare providers should use simple verbal cues in order to enhance learning through play.

Aug 13, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Through play children learn to develop their vocabulary. Preschool children learn the meaning of new words and develop and sharpen their thought process.

Aug 4, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Children learn physical motor skills best through their everyday, natural experiences. Fine and gross motor learning opportunities can be built directly into play.

Jul 30, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Play, both directed and undirected, is a critical component of learning. Play helps children learn new concepts and problem-solving skills in a natural, fun way.

Jul 22, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Through play, preschool teachers can enhance social and emotional learning in young children. This helps children learn cooperation, sharing, listening, and negotiation.

Jul 15, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Feed the Elephant is a fun gross motor skill activity which provides the opportunity for preschoolers to practice projectile management.

Jul 7, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

In preschool, children can learn the importance of recycling through an age-appropriate cognitive development activity.

Jun 30, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, is an American holiday commemorating the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Jun 23, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

A temper tantrum is a negative emotional reaction involving such behaviors as crying, screaming, hitting, kicking and breath holding.

Jun 16, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschool teachers and daycare providers must deal with a wide range of behavioral issues as a part of normal toddler and preschooler development.

Jun 10, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Celebrate Father's Day with creative and fun activities for preschoolers

Jun 2, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Tips for coping with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in the classroom.

May 27, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Tips for coping with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in the classroom

May 19, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Toddlers and very young children normally exhibit many of the features of ADHD, but diagnosis is usually made after the age of 7.

May 12, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

ADHD is a descriptive diagnosis that must involve a detailed developmental history and physical examination of the child and their behavior

May 5, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Journals and magazines for preschool teachers and daycare providers

Apr 29, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Celebrate Mother's Day with creative and fun activities for preschoolers.

Apr 22, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Questions and suggestions to help parents prepare for preschool conferences.

Apr 13, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Parent-teacher conferences build and improve parent-teacher relationships in the preschool setting

Apr 2, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

The importance of conferences between teachers and parents in the daycare or preschool environment

Mar 24, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

A guide to selecting the best baby books and picture books for early childhood educators

Mar 17, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Books for toddlers and early childhood educators that celebrate the spring season

Mar 10, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Advantages and disadvantages of infant daycare programs

Mar 3, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Critical criteria and questions parents should ask when selecting an infant daycare provider

Feb 25, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Childcare options for infants: In-home and family daycare, group daycare, and nannies.

Feb 19, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Black History Month activities for preschool and daycare.

Feb 11, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Preschool and childcare programs immerse toddlers and preschoolers in foreign language learning

Feb 4, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Learning foreign languages at an early age provides priceless advantages and benefits

Jan 28, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

The importance of teaching foreign languages in daycare and preschool settings

Jan 22, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Reviews of audio CDs for daycare and preschool music and movement

Jan 14, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

A review of circle time activity books for early childhood educators.

Jan 7, 2008 - Carla Snuggs

Important tips for daycare providers and preschool teachers for reducing SIDS risk.

Dec 31, 2007 - Carla Snuggs

The benefits of joining three of the largest professional associations for daycare providers and preschool teachers.

Dec 24, 2007 - Carla Snuggs

Parents can help preschoolers prepare for kindergarten and kindergarten evaluations

Dec 3, 2007 - Carla Snuggs

Signs of kindergarten readiness in the areas of language, reading and writing.

Nov 26, 2007 - Carla Snuggs

Is your child ready for kindergarten? Signs of kindergarten readiness for parents and educators

Nov 19, 2007 - Carla Snuggs