Birth-to-Three

Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

Reflection and Building Trust

NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative’s Birth-to-Three Specialist (B-3S) coaches intentionally reflect on their interactions with their birth-to-three providers in between each coaching session. One objective of this reflection is to develop self-awareness that allows the coach to assess how they are showing up for the coachee determining if their behaviors are

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

CBLC Reflection Sessions: More Than Just Reflection

Our Cohort Based Learning Communities (CBLCs) have been designed with the specific intent of creating a safe learning space for early educators and providers across the state of North Carolina. During one of our Planning With A Purpose coaching sessions, we explored how the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

Empathy Development: How Can We Change the World, One Child at a Time?

By Heather Noe, Anchor Specialist, NC Birth-to-Three Quality Initiative In my travels to child care centers around the state of North Carolina, I came upon this display about empathy in a center’s hallway. The creator, Christy Beeson, Child Development Supervisor of The Learning Place at Thomasville Medical Center, worked hard

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

Easing Day-to-Day Stress for Early Childhood Professionals

By Asata Virgo, B-3QI Anchor Consultant Hey there, Early Childhood Professionals! Whether you’re a teacher, caregiver, or administrator, you know how crucial your role is in shaping little minds. But, let’s be honest, your job can sometimes feel like a juggling act that leaves you more than a little frazzled.

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

Risky Play

A lot of us aren’t comfortable discussing the topic of risky play, let alone allowing the children in our care to engage in it. Understandably, we want to err on the side of caution when it comes to our children’s health and safety. Risky play can take many forms. You

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Birth-to-Three
CCSA Staff

The Impact of Sleep Hygiene on Your Mental and Physical Health

Sleep hygiene refers to healthy habits, behaviors and environmental factors that can be adjusted to help you have a good night’s sleep. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. However, 1 in 3 adults report not getting enough sleep or rest

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