External Resources
Developmental Resources and Activities, birth to four years old from Early Learning Matters. This resource covers development benchmarks, plus literacy, social, math, and science resources for each age group.
Virtual Lab School offers training and professional development resources, including written narrative, video, and skill-building activities.
Great Kid Friendly Activities: Great kid-friendly activities to do with kids - brought to you by Pinterest. This page includes great crafts, free outdoor activities and kid-friendly recipes!
Internal Resources
Ages & Stages Manual - This manual provides additional guidance for your bookings based on childhood age and developmental stage. Included is a brief overview of developmental milestones, age-appropriate activities, different types of parenting styles, as well as scenarios that you may encounter during your bookings.
What NOT To Do: 12 things to avoid doing on the job!
Social and emotional learning: What it is and why children need it- Experts explain the importance of social and emotional learning and how it helps children develop crucial life skills.
9 social and emotional learning activities to help kids thrive - Try these everyday social and emotional learning activities that parents and caregivers can use to help children develop key life skills.
A child development cheat sheet for nannies and babysitters - Learn the early child development basics (including the four developmental domains) and how to apply them on the job to best support kids along the way.
Special needs: Defining and understanding the 4 types - The term “special needs” is used to describe a person with a physical or emotional difficulty or difference that requires more assistance or specialized services.
16 sensory activities for toddlers and preschoolers - Sensory activities for toddlers and preschoolers provide fun, educational and unique ways for little kids to learn about the world around them.