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Explore how breathing and movement exercises can help you manage stress.  Discover ways to use mindful movements to contribute to your self-care practices.

Use these five stretches while working at your desk, in a classroom, or share them at a team meeting.

Use these five different finger and hand stretches at your desk or in your classroom for a quick relaxation boost.

Discover the S.O.F.T. relaxation strategy. S.O.F.T. stands for: soften the face; open the heart; float down the shoulders; and take a deep breath. Find three S.O.F.T. strategies to use for a brief relaxation break. 

Flex-M stands for: Flexibility Leads to Excellent Mobility. Use these stretches in team meetings, during a break, at your desk, or in your classroom to improve flexibility and mobility.

Programs serving infants and toddlers should consider ways to facilitate and strengthen adult engagement with outdoor play and exploration.

One way to build support for infant and toddler outdoor play and exploration is to develop a philosophy statement describing the program's beliefs. Learn about a process for developing the statement.

Learn how to identify infant and toddler staff who are excited about or willing to increase their comfort with outdoor play. Find strategies for addressing adult discomfort or inexperience with the outdoors.

When creating annual professional development plans, make outdoor play and learning a priority. Find ideas for what to address when preparing for and implementing outdoor experiences for infants and toddlers.

Working together, program leaders, staff, and families can offer rich learning opportunities that support infant and toddler development and build a foundation for engaging with and learning from nature.