Great points.

Good Point

Some institutions may have credit transfer
policies in place that recognize CDA credentials and allow you to apply
them towards your bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as early
childhood education or child development.In such cases, you may be able to receive credit for certain courses or have the credentials count towards…

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Suggest techniques on how to build a sense of community that honors the diversity represented in our classrooms

Right WAC or wrong WAC?

1. What did you discover about the WACs while completing the activity?  
2. Were you surprised by any of the WACs? 
3. Can you see how the WACs will influence your day-to-day practice in caring for children?  Why or why not?  

What would you do if you suspected child abuse or neglect?

Based on your experience, a Preschool or Infant-Toddler setting would work for you. For a Preschool setting, a learner will be observed working with a group of at least eight children, all of whom are ages 3 through 5 years old, and in an Infant-Toddler setting, the learner will be observed working with a group of at least three children under…

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Share one activity to do with a child that has “Serve and Return” interaction

How can we ensure that the environments children grow are nurturing, stable and engaging?

I thrived as a child because…

Do you have any tips or tricks for making physical activity more fun for toddlers?

Talent Begins in Early Childhood, what are some of the skill-building activities you have used with children in your care?

  Music has been a powerful tool for learning and teaching. Share some of your experiences of how you have used music in the classroom setting!

Do you think animals are an effective teaching tool? What tips do you have for teachers who want to introduce animals into their curriculum?

Hello Sonam,

Here are a few details obtained from the CDA council

The Find-a-PD Specialist Directory is a database for candidates to use to locate a PD Specialist in their area to conduct the CDA Verification Visit®.

To use the Find-a-PD Specialist Directory, candidate’s enter their work zip code, their classroom setting and the language in which…

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What age group is one of your favorite age groups to work with?

We get asked this question a lot. “What age group is one of your favorites to work with? My answer has always been the same: I have many favorite age groups to work with, One of the most important lessons I have learned is that each age group has a different set of needs… Read more

How are families primary educators of their children? How can childcare providers support families in this role?

These are incredibly important questions. Research indicates that family involvement in education has a profound impact on student achievement. So, what do you think families can do to be more involved in their children’s… Read more

Components of Human diversity

How does nonverbal communication such as smiles, nods, and other gestures build relationships between young children and adults?

It depends on the intention of the parent. The purpose of volunteering and dropping in whenever you like could be very different for one person than it is for the other. If they want to contribute and volunteer, absolutely you should allow them to do so. However, some intentions might not be as wholesome as others; make sure that those…

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yes, the CDA council has extended the renewal amnesty for expired CDA credentials
This program will allow anyone with a CDA® credential expiration date as far back as January 1, 2010, an opportunity to complete the renewal process and make their credential active again.

Please check out this link for more…

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When kids have problems with everyday issues, we’ve got to use that as a teachable moment! They need to
learn conflict resolution, it needs to be taught early on.