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Debra Hasbrook, M.Ed.

Debra Hasbrook, M.Ed.

A Sensory Basket Idea that is Inexpensive and Fun
All Children Have the Potential for Success
​Are You an Intentional Teacher?
​Camp Jingle: "We’re going on a camping trip"
​Children Own Their Own Power
​Does Your Playroom Look Like Your Junk Drawer?
​Dress for Success
​Executive Function and Why Should You Care
​Family Dining Yay!
​Have you hugged your kid today?
​Is Your Environment Child Friendly?
​It Pays to Be Nice
​Let's Dance. Why Music is Important for Young Children
​Let’s Have Fun
​Let’s Tell a Story
​Mommy I can do it myself!
​Pets in Your Program
​Play-dough Fun for Infants through Preschool
​Playing Games with Children
​Post it Note Pumpkin Patch
​Potty Practice Tips that Work

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​Remember to Say Goodbye
​Respectful and Responsive
​Rip It Up!
​Routines and Transitions
​Running Out of Art Supplies?
​Safety Tip 1 Safety in the Home
​Safety Tip 2 Medication Safety in the Home
​Sometimes We Just Need to Keep Children Busy
​Storage and Room Management with Tubs
​Teach Them When They Are Ready to Learn
​Teaching Children Sign
​Teaching Children to be Polite
​Teaching Twins
​The Importance of Family Traditions
​Toxic Stress
​Tree Painting with Toddlers
​ "Up"
Using Prompts for Classroom Management
​Using Recycled Materials for Learning
​Why Do Children Lie?

Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed

Basic Sign Language:  A Resource for Educators

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