February 2025

Here's "The Scoop!"

TA Tip: Dressing for the Outdoors Builds Independence Skills for Children

Getting children ready to go outside can be challenging but getting children ready to go outside in the winter months can be laborious, especially if you are the only adult getting them ready. Working with a diverse group of peers teaches all students that skills can be developed with practice over time. 


One of the benefits of multi-age childcare is both younger and older students have a chance to develop a growth mindset by observing multiple years of the learning process in one classroom.   


The older children can model and assist with getting the younger children into their winter gear. The younger children look up to their older friends and look forward to reaching their level of ability. The older children watch the younger students progress in their skill level of getting their snow pants and boots on which teaches them the value of practice and hard work. 

 

Children don’t always remember or understand that they have vastly different skills and capabilities than they did a year or even a few months ago—but the mixed-age classroom makes that developmental progression very apparent. 


Watching the weather is part of a child care provider’s job. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. Read more the Child Care Weather Watch resource.

This TA Tip was graciously shared by Connie Davis ,

Family Child Care Support Specialist

Child Care Aware of NH is here to assist you! To learn more about how we can support your practices, please refer to our Services and Supports Guide

Resources for Providers

Planning for Winter Emergencies

Child Care Aware of NH is here to support child care programs in improving emergency preparedness through our Progressive Training and Technical Assistance Program We assist programs in developing their Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan, plus guide them through practice Emergency Response Drills so they’re better equipped for any emergency.

Learn More About Our Technical Assistance Services on NH Connections

Dressing for Cold Weather

Resources for Families

Rosita and Her Mom Prep and Emergency Kit

Whether you’re preparing for the unexpected or recovering from it, your reassurance and comfort hold great power to soothe children—even on the scariest, toughest days. Watch the video from our friends at Sesame Workshop to learn more about preparing for an emergency.

Read More Here 
Facebook  YouTube