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CDA SA 1 Planning a Safe and Healthy Environment

Learn how to design safe, healthy spaces for young children, manage sanitation, supervision, illness prevention, and developmentally appropriate materials

CDA SA 10 Orientation to the Early Childhood Workplace

Explore workplace expectations in early childhood settings, career paths, roles, teamwork, and preparation for employment in the field.

CDA SA 2 Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development

Explore strategies to support children’s physical growth, cognitive development, language, creativity, and exploration in developmentally appropriate ways.

CDA SA 3 Supporting Children’s Social - Emotional Development

Gain insights into promoting children’s emotional well‑being through responsive interactions, behavior guidance, relationships, self‑regulation, and social skills.

CDA SA 4 Building Productive Relationships with Families

Discover strategies to engage families as partners: communicate effectively, invite participation, build trust and support children’s growth.

CDA SA 5 Managing an Effective Program

Learn to foster respectful, two‑way communication with families, build trust, involve them in decisions, and support children through partnership.

CDA SA 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism

Support ethical practice, ongoing reflection, leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and continuous growth as a committed early childhood professional.

CDA SA 7 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior

Explore methods for documenting children’s behavior, using objective observation tools, analyzing patterns, and supporting informed guidance.

CDA SA 8 Understanding Principles of Child Development and Learning

Understand key theories of child growth, learning stages, brain development, and how environments and experiences shape development.

CDA SA 9 Early Childhood Classroom Management

Explore strategies for effective early childhood classroom management, guidance, routines, expectations, and supportive learning environments

Mini Moments, Big Impact: Early Childhood Tips

Get quick, research‑based tips to strengthen the quality of everyday interactions with children and support development through small moments.
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