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Jan 2024
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170 - Developmental Milestone Checklists

AMANDA
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In episode 170 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I discuss developmental milestone checklists, and how educators can use them to support families and caregivers. 

> Looksee checklists: https://lookseechecklist.com/en/ 

> CDC Developmental Milestones: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-2mo.html 

> ELECT document: https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/excerpts-from-elect-022363 

> Bright Futures Well-Child Visit Handouts: https://publications.aap.org/patiented/pages/Well-Child-Visit-Handouts 

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