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There are a number of things your program can do to limit the spread of head lice.

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The simplest of activities can promote stimulation and growth as children explore their world.

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We strongly advise against sharing RISE user logins and passwords. It's best to manage your own account.

Preschool teacher and student high-fiving over building with blocks.

"After several years as a preschool teacher, I became tired of saying 'No,' so I decided to create a Yes! environment."

Rainbow and clouds made out of puffy paint.

Make your own Puffy Paint with these simple ingredients.

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As part of licensing and ICCP requirements, child care providers have been asked to regularly practice certain drills.

Child with a plastic hard hat on and using a plastic wrench while his father watches him.

Effective, engaging interactions and environments form the foundation for all learning in early childhood settings.

Four young girls sitting at a table with colored pencils. Two of the girls are watching one draw a picture.

For young children, there are four stages of drawing and writing that you may see as they go and develop.

Young girl playing outside with a giant bubble.

Make giant bubbles with the following ingredients.

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It's great to spend time outdoors in the summer, but remember to protect against the sun's rays! Everyone is at risk for sunburn. Children especially need to be protected, since most sun damage occurs in childhood. Like other burns, sunburn will leave the skin red, warm, and painful. In severe cases, it may cause blistering, fever, chills, headache, and a general feeling of illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to keep children safe in the sun.