Fight Flight Freeze

THE FIGHT, FLIGHT, OR FREEZE RESPONSE The fight, flight, or freeze response is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event,…

Sample Transitions Script

SAMPLE TRANSITIONS SCRIPT Use this sample script until you create your own that works for you! Note: if you are using a POD style primary…

How to Spot Significant Play

HOW TO SPOT SIGNIFICANT PLAY And resist the urge to interrupt! Significant play refers to play that is deeply meaningful and beneficial to a child’s…

The Portfolio System

THE PORTFOLIO SYSTEM Each member of the team has some similar and some unique areas of responsibility based on their respective portfolios. The commonality between…

Middle Child Growth Attributes

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT KEY ATTRIBUTES When viewing children through an ‘ages and stages’ lens, it’s important to recognize that the key attributes represent common…

School Age Environment

SCHOOL AGE ENVIRONMENT POLICY CHILD CARE RATIOS & STAFFING At all times, the following requirements must be met with respect to the minimum primary staff…