Course curriculum

  • 1

    ✨Welcome

    • Course Overview

    • Navigating the Course

    • Overview of the CDA Process
  • 2

    ✨Your CDA Professional Portfolio: A Magical Collection of Your Best Work

    • CDA Portfolio
  • 3

    🌟Part of Your World: Discovering Our Stories

    • 🎒 Portfolio Assignment: Autobiography
  • 4

    🧠Goal 1: Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment

    • Overview
  • 5

    🌟 A Whole New World of Safety

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 1: Safe

    • 🏰Agrabah 101: Keeping the Market Safe

    • 🏰 Active Supervision: Eyes Like the Genie

    • Types of Supervision

    • Defining Active Supervision

    • Words of Wisdom

    • 6 Strategies for Active Supervision

    • What is "Setting Up The Environment"?

    • What is "Positioning"?

    • Positioning--Where Do I Stand?

    • Counting and Face to Name

    • Scanning

    • Why is Face to Name Important?

    • Ratio

    • Sound or No Sound---Listen for It ALL

    • Anticipating Children's Behaviors

    • Engage and Redirect

    • Teacher -Child Interactions

    • Positive Interactions

    • Time Outs are a No-No

    • Article: Guiding Children’s Behavior

    • The Top Secret 7th Strategy is.........................

    • Teacher Communication

    • Roles and Responsibilities

    • Tone.......Tone.....Tone

    • Scenario: “Jafar’s Jungle: A Distraction Disaster”

    • Best Answer

    • 🏰Safe Sleep: Nap Time in the Palace

    • Why Do We Have to Sleep?

    • Sleep is Important for a Child's Health

    • What is SIDS?

    • SIDS Can Happen to Anyone

    • Safe Sleep

    • Strategies for Safe Sleep in ECE

    • Nap Time Setup: What “Palace-Ready” Looks Like

    • Scenario Activity: “The Blanket Dilemma”

    • 🏰 Emergency Preparedness: When the Cave of Wonders Closes

    • Why have an emergency plan?

    • Review & Update Your Emergency Plan

    • You Never Know When an Emergency will Happen

    • Fires in Early Educational Environments

    • 🏰 Safe Indoor & Outdoor Environments

    • 🏰Arrival, Dismissal & Transitions: The Magic of Smooth Journeys

    • Scenario Activity: "Aladdin Picks Up the Wrong Child!"

    • 🏰Transportation Safety: Riding the Magic Carpet with Care

    • Scenario Activity: “Magic Carpet Mishap”
  • 6

    🌟A Spoonful of Healthy: Daily Habits That Help Children Thrive

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 2 : Healthy

    • 🏰A Spoonful of Routine: Structuring for Health

    • Why Routine Matters?

    • The Importance of Schedules and Routines

    • Key Components of a Health-Supportive Daily Schedule

    • Integrating “A Spoonful” Magic into Each Day

    • 🏰Let’s Go Fly a Kite: Physical Wellness in Action

    • Physical Activity Guidelines

    • Why Physical Wellness Matters

    • Health Benefits of Physical Activity

    • What if We Can't Go Outside?

    • Integrated Movement Throughout the Day

    • 🏰Tidy Up with a Tune: Teaching Hygiene with Joy

    • Hygiene by Age Group

    • Key Hygiene Routines

    • Handwashing

    • Diapering Procedure

    • Changing Pull ups and Soiled Underwear

    • Helping Children Brush Their Teeth

    • 🏰Supercalifragilistic Nutrition Tips

    • Nutrition by Age Group

    • Behavioral Milestones 2-5 Years Old

    • MyPlate

    • MyPlate Sheet

    • Supervision During Meals

    • High Chairs

    • Meal Time Expectations

    • Turning Mealtime into Learning Time

    • Spicing Up Mealtime Mary-Style

    • Chim Chim Chew-ree Classroom Activities

    • Scenario

    • 🏰Just a Spoonful of Sleep: Why Rest Matters

    • Why Sleep Is Practically Perfect

    • Rest Needs by Age

    • Creating Magical Rest Environments

    • Teaching Calm with Mary Poppins–Style Tools
  • 7

    🌟The Enchanted Environment: Where Every Child Feels at Home

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 3 Learning Environment

    • Environments

    • 🏰Be Our Guest!” – Welcoming All Children

    • Opening the Castle Gates – What Makes an Environment Welcoming?

    • Mirror of Me

    • What Makes a Classroom Welcoming and Inclusive?

    • 🏰The Ballroom of Belonging – Cultural and Family Representation

    • Key Concepts

    • 🏰 Lumière’s Welcome Rituals – Routines that Invite Belonging

    • Key Concepts

    • 🏰 Pixie-Dusted Spaces – Comfort and Safety

    • Key Concepts

    • 🏰 A Place for Everything – Designing the Castle with Care

    • The Classroom is a Third Teacher

    • Design for the Stage They Are In

    • Castle Zones: Clear, Purposeful Learning Areas

    • Noisy Interest Areas

    • Neutral Interest Areas

    • Quiet Interest Areas

    • Layout Tips

    • By the Sink

    • Open and Accessible

    • Infant/Toddler Room Considerations

    • By the Door

    • Label, Label, Label

    • Materials

    • The Mirror Test – Seeing the Environment Through a Child’s Eyes

    • Magical Flow: Traffic Patterns and Transitions

    • Child-Led Kingdoms: Encouraging Choice and Autonomy
  • 8

    📝 Competency Standard 1 Portfolio Assignment

    • 🎒 Portfolio Assignment: Competency Statement I

    • 🎒 Portfolio Assignment: Resource Collection I
  • 9

    🧠Goal 2: Physical, Cognitive, Communication, and Creative

    • Overview
  • 10

    🌟Let It Grow: The Magic of Child Development and Learning

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • 🏰 “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Developmental Milestones from Birth to 5

    • What are developmental milestones?

    • Developmental milestones offer important clues about a child’s developmental health

    • Some milestones are especially important

    • How the Brain Develops

    • Domains of Child Development

    • Developmental Milestones

    • Jean Piaget

    • Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

    • Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory

    • Social Emotional Development Milestones

    • Erik Erikson

    • Bowlby's Attachment Theory

    • Language: The First 5 Years of Learning

    • Physical Development Milestones

    • The Importance of Sensory Integration

    • Maria Montessori

    • Maslows Hierarchy of Needs

    • 🏰“See the Line Where the Sky Meets the Sea” – Individual Paths, Unique Learners

    • “The Ocean Chose Me” – Understanding Individuality in Learning

    • Key Concepts

    • Howard Gardener

    • Application in the Classroom

    • “There's More Beyond the Reef” – Challenging Assumptions

    • Key Concepts

    • Scenario Activity: “Maui’s Misunderstanding”

    • Practical Strategies for Challenging Assumptions

    • “Know Who You Are” – Building Confident, Resilient Learners

    • “I Am Moana” – Developing a Sense of Identity

    • Activities That Foster Identity Development

    • “It Calls Me” – Honoring Culture, Language, and Family Identity

    • “Strong Roots, Flexible Branches” – Building Resilience

    • “Let Your Voice Be Heard” – Supporting Self-Expression and Confidence

    • “It’s Okay to Feel” – Emotional Resilience & Regulation

    • 🏰“Circle of Life” – Whole Child Development

    • Welcome to the Pride Lands – Introduction to Whole Child Development

    • 🏰 More Than Roars and Running – Exploring the Developmental Domains

    • The 5 Developmental Domains in Detail

    • 🏰 Balance Like the Pride Lands – Interconnected Growth

    • Core Concept: The Domains Are Not Separate—They’re Symbiotic

    • Signs of Imbalance

    • 🏰Jungle Play Stations – Designing for Whole Child Learning

    • Why Learning Centers Matter

    • Observation Tool: “Circle of Life Domain Tracker”

    • 🏰 Pride in Progress – Observing and Celebrating Whole Child Growth

    • Growth is Not Linear—It’s Layered

    • 🏰“Colors of the Wind” – Cultural Sensitivity in Developmental Understanding

    • Let the Wind Guide You

    • Listen With Your Heart – What Is Cultural Sensitivity?

    • What Is Cultural Sensitivity?

    • Educator Reframes

    • Listen. Reflect. Ask. Learn. Respect. Adapt.

    • The Basket of Beliefs – Culture Shapes Development

    • What Is “The Basket of Beliefs”?

    • Meeko or Misunderstood?

    • Paddle Both Ways – Observation Through a Cultural Lens

    • Why Cultural Context Matters in Observation

    • See the Whole Child

    • Paint With All the Colors – Inclusive Classroom Practices

    • Why Inclusion Matters

    • Meaningful Inclusion in Early Childhood

    • Paint with All the Colors

    • 🏰 “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – The Power of Relationships

    • The Magic of Attachment

    • What Is Attachment, Really?

    • Why Attachment Is Magical (and Scientific!)

    • Four Enchanted Ingredients of Secure Attachment

    • Building Attachment

    • Being a “Woody” to Every Child

    • Why Being a “Woody” Matters

    • Core Qualities of a “Woody” Educator

    • Buzz-Worthy Communication

    • Why It Matters

    • Why Communication Is So “Buzz-Worthy” in Early Childhood

    • Developmental Foundations of Communication (Ages 0–5)

    • Buzz-Worthy Strategies for Educators

    • Stages of Play

    • It’s Not Just Play – It’s Connection

    • Why Play = Connection

    • The Educator’s Role in Connection-Through-Play

    • The Power of Play

    • Serve and Return Interactions

    • Family Partnerships: Andy’s Room Isn’t Built Alone

    • What Does a Strong Family Partnership Look Like?

    • Embracing Family Diversity

    • Family Engagement Ideas That Go Beyond the Sign-In Sheet:
  • 11

    🌟Adventure is Out There!” — Promoting Physical Play and Safe Exploration in Early Childhood

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 4

    • 🏰“Grape Soda Badge Goals” — Why Physical Play Matters

    • Gross Motor Development

    • Fine Motor Development 0-5

    • The benefits of active play for children - Sue Robb OBE

    • Explore Movement Through Movement and Play

    • 5 Benefits to Physical Play

    • 🏰“The Spirit of Exploration” — Supporting Safe Risk-Taking

    • What is “Safe Risk-Taking”?

    • Why Risk-Taking Matters

    • Tools for the Guide (That’s You!)

    • 🏰“Carl’s Checklist” — Designing for Safe Exploration

    • Carl’s Safety Checklist

    • Why Design Matters

    • Environmental Design Tips

    • 🏰“Dug’s Active Supervision Duties”

    • Active Supervision Review

    • Supervising Children While Outside

    • Communication is Key

    • 🏰 “Adventure Club Activities” — Practical Strategies

    • Activity Ideas
  • 12

    🌟Think Like a Toy: Unlocking Curiosity and Cognitive Growth with Woody, Buzz, and Friends

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 5

    • 🏰“To Infinity and Beyond!” – The Power of Curiosity

    • Why This Matters

    • The Power of Curiosity

    • 🏰“Buzz’s Brain Boosters” – Cognitive Milestones in Action

    • Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

    • 🏰“Woody’s Wonder Table” – Setting Up a Thinking-Rich Environment

    • Why It Matters

    • What is a “Thinking-Rich Environment”?

    • Real-Life Examples

    • “Woody-Approved” Teaching Strategies

    • 🏰“Andy's Imagination Station” – Promoting Creative & Critical Thinking

    • Why It Matters

    • “Andy’s Imagination Station” Strategies

    • 🏰“Think Like a Toy!” – Role of the Educator as Cognitive Coach

    • Why It Matters

    • Educator Moves That Spark Thought

    • “Think Like a Toy” Coaching Techniques

    • Scaffolding Children's Learning
  • 13

    🌟 Talk with the Animals: Magical Communication with Children

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 6

    • 🏰“What Does the Fox Say?” – Understanding Early Communication

    • Concept Breakdown

    • Language Communication Developmental Milestones CDC

    • 🏰“Just Keep Listening” – The Power of Attuned Communication

    • Concept Breakdown

    • 🏰“The Bear Necessities” – Tone, Touch, and Trust

    • Tone is the Teacher

    • The Power of Gentle, Respectful Touch

    • Importance of Touch

    • Building Trust Through Consistency and Calm

    • Key Themes

    • 🏰“Be Our Guest!” – Inviting Children into Conversation

    • The Importance of Child Conversation

    • Disney Examples

    • What Gets in the Way?

    • What Helps?

    • What Qualifies as Conversation in Early Childhood?

    • 🏰“Wise as an Owl” – Coaching Social & Emotional Language

    • Why Social & Emotional Language Matters

    • Disney-Inspired Emotional Coaches & Lessons:

    • Key Concepts

    • 🏰“Simba’s Stage: Expressive Play as Powerful Communication”

    • Why Expressive Play Is Essential Communication

    • Key Components of Expressive Play

    • 🏰“Under the Sea” – Multilingual, Preverbal, and Diverse Voices

    • Why This Matters
  • 14

    🌟 A Dream is a Wish Your Art Makes

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 7

    • 🏰“Bibbidi Bobbidi Brush” – The Magic of Process Art

    • Vygotsky Quote

    • What is Process Art?

    • Process vs. Product

    • Magic in the Practice

    • The Value of Documenting Process Art

    • 🏰“Be Our Guest” – Creating Inclusive & Accessible Art Spaces

    • What Does Inclusion Look Like in an Art Space?

    • 🏰“Colors of the Wind” – Emotional Expression Through Art

    • Emotional Expression

    • How Does Art Help Emotional Development?

    • 🏰“Moana’s Makerspace” – Setting the Stage for Exploration

    • What Is a Makerspace for Little Learners?

    • Loose Parts

    • 🏰“Tinker Bell’s Tiny Tools” – Fine Motor Skills Through Art

    • Why Fine Motor Skills Matter in Early Art

    • From Scribbles to Masterpieces: Enhancing Fine Motor Skills in Children

    • 🏰“Elsa’s Easel” – Honoring the Artist in Every Child

    • Honoring Artists
  • 15

    📝 Competency Standard 2 Portfolio Assignment

    • 🎒Competency Statement II

    • 🎒Resource Collection II

    • 🎒Detailed Lesson Plan Template
  • 16

    🧠Goal 3: Self, Social, Guidance

    • Overview
  • 17

    🌟 Think Happy Thoughts!

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • 🏰 “Think Happy Thoughts!” – The Science of Positivity

    • Neuroplasticity and Joy

    • The “Magic Trio”

    • Mirror Neurons & Mood

    • 🏰“From Nursery to Neverland” – Designing Joyful Environments

    • The Why

    • 🏰“Crocodile Tears & Calm Waters” – Supporting Big Feelings

    • The Brain in the Storm

    • Key Concepts and Strategies

    • 🏰“The Mermaid Lagoon of Belonging” – Gratitude & Identity

    • The Science of Belonging

    • Key Components of Belonging & Gratitude
  • 18

    🌟What’s Your Gift?: Supporting Self-Worth and Identity

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 8

    • 🏰“The Magic Within” – Understanding Self-Worth

    • 🏰“No Gift? No Problem.” – Detaching Worth from Performance

    • The What, the Why, and the How

    • Every Child Needs a Champion

    • 🏰“Casita of Confidence” – Creating Identity-Safe Classrooms

    • Why It Matters

    • Elements of an Identity-Safe Classroom

    • Pillars of Identity-Safe Classrooms

    • 🏰“The Gift of Voice” – Supporting Expression and Agency

    • Why It Matters: The Science of Expression & Agency

    • What Does ‘Voice’ Look Like in Young Children?

    • Key Pillars of Supporting Voice & Agency

    • 🏰“You Are the Gift” – The Role of the Educator

    • The Brain & The Teacher

    • Key Roles Educators Play in Supporting Self-Worth
  • 19

    🌟Inside Out: The Heart of Social and Emotional Development

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 9

    • 🏰Headquarters 101 – Understanding Emotional Development

    • Defining Social and Emotional Development

    • Keys to Social-Emotional Development from 0-5 Years Old

    • Experiences Build Brain Architecture

    • The Brain and Our Emotions

    • Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?

    • It's Okay to Feel All The Feels

    • Understanding Emotions

    • Expressing Emotions

    • Emotional Intelligence

    • Practical Strategies for Educators

    • 🏰Joy Jumps In – Supporting Positive Emotions

    • Joy Lights the Brain – The Science of Positivity

    • 🏰Sadness is Seen – Making Space for All Emotions

    • Why Sadness Matters

    • Tears are Teachers – Emotional Literacy Through Sadness

    • Comfort, Don’t Correct – The Role of the Caring Adult

    • The Power of Presence – Slowing Down to Connect

    • Squeeze the Lemon – Helping Children Express Emotions Safely

    • Quote

    • 🏰Fear Finds a Friend – Creating Safety & Trust

    • Understanding Fear in the Developing Brain

    • Building Psychological Safety in the Classroom

    • The Trusted Grown-Up – You Are the Anchor

    • Recognizing Fear-Based Behaviors

    • Trust-Building Practices That Transform Fear

    • 🏰Anger Has a Job – Understanding and Guiding Strong Reactions

    • Why Anger Exists – The Brain Behind Big Feelings

    • What Anger Might Be Saying (Even When It’s Loud)

    • Safe Expression – Teaching Children What to Do With Anger

    • Adult Responses That Calm, Not Escalate

    • 🏰Disgust Isn’t Bad – Honoring Boundaries and Preferences

    • The Purpose of Disgust – A Developmental Lens

    • Saying “No” is Part of Growing Up

    • Supporting Sensory Boundaries

    • Creating a Respectful, Choice-Rich Culture

    • 🏰The Control Panel of Calm – Co-Regulation and Adult Role Modeling

    • What is Co-Regulation?

    • Teaching Children to Tune Their Own Controls

    • Co-regulation: What It Is and Why it Matters

    • 🏰Memory Orbs – Building Emotional Literacy and Connection

    • What is Emotional Literacy?

    • Memory as Meaning – Why Emotional Memories Matter

    • Words for Feelings – Building the Emotional Vocabulary

    • From Moment to Memory – Turning Daily Life Into Orbs of Connection

    • Safe Spaces = Safe Memories

    • Helping Children Reflect and Remember
  • 20

    🌟 Hakuna Matata: Positive Guidance for Peaceful Classrooms

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 10

    • 🏰Hakuna Matata Happens on Purpose

    • Positive Guidance

    • Culturally Appropriate Positive Guidance for Young Children in Our Care

    • The Myth of “No Worries”

    • Intentional Teaching = Peaceful Classrooms

    • 🏰The Calm Before the Roar

    • What Is Emotional Regulation?

    • Understanding Dysregulation

    • The Role of the Educator: Calm is Contagious

    • 🏰Timon’s Toolkit – Coaching, Not Controlling

    • The Shift: From Controlling to Coaching

    • What’s in Timon’s Toolkit?

    • Coaching Language Examples

    • Why Coaching Works

    • 🏰 Pumbaa Problems = Solutions in Progress

    • “Every challenging moment is a chance to teach, not just to stop.”

    • The Practice Loop

    • 🏰Simba Grows Up – Empowering Young Leaders

    • Why Empowerment Matters in Early Childhood

    • Empowerment in Practice
  • 21

    📝 Competency Standard 3 Portfolio Assignment

    • 🎒 Competency Statement III

    • 🎒Resource Collection III
  • 22

    🧠Goal 4: Families

    • Overview
  • 23

    🌟Ohana Means Family: Building Meaningful Connections with Families

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 11

    • 🏰 The Ohana Foundation – Understanding Family Engagement

    • Defining Family Engagement

    • Why It Matters

    • Family is the First Teacher

    • Getting to Know Parents

    • 🏰Lilo’s Lens – Embracing Diverse Families

    • All Families Count

    • Practical Tools for Inclusive Practice

    • 🏰 Space to Connect – Meaningful Communication

    • Two-Way Street, Not a Bulletin Board

    • Ongoing, Not One-and-Done

    • Responsive and Inclusive

    • “Connection doesn’t start with a form—it starts with a feeling.”

    • 🏰Welcome to the Island – Inclusive Environments

    • Core Concepts

    • Respecting Cultures

    • Checklist for a Welcoming and Inclusive School

    • 🏰Hula and Help – Co-Learning with Families

    • Core Concepts

    • 🏰Galactic Problems, Island Solutions – Navigating Challenges Together

    • Challenges Are Normal—Response Matters More

    • Regulate First, Relate Always

    • Island Solutions: Collaborative, Not Commanding

    • Communicating with Families
  • 24

    📝 Competency Standard 4 Portfolio Assignment

    • 🎒 Competency Statement IV

    • 🎒Resource Collection IV

    • 🎒Family Questionnaires

    • 🎒 Family Questionnaire English

    • 🎒Family Questionnaire Spanish

    • 🎒Family Questionnaires Summary Sheet
  • 25

    🧠Goal 5: Program Management

    • Overview
  • 26

    🌟I See the Light: Illuminating Insights Through Observation

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • 🏰“From the Tower to the Truth” – Why Observation Matters

    • What Does a Lantern Do

    • Answer

    • Just like Rapunzel

    • Definition

    • What is Observation?

    • Why Observation Matters

    • 🏰“Let the Light In” – Objective vs. Subjective Observation

    • Objective vs. Subjective Observation

    • Examples of Objective vs. Subjective

    • Why Does Objective Observation Matter?

    • The "Light Test" for Language

    • An Act of Love

    • NAEYC Article

    • Objective vs Subjective Quiz

    • 🏰“Floating Lanterns” – Using Observations to Guide Practice

    • 🏰“Flynn’s Eye View” – Reflecting Without Judgment

    • 🏰Portfolio Magic – Capturing Growth Over Time

    • What Is a Portfolio in Early Childhood?

    • Magical Portfolio Tips
  • 27

    🌟The Magic Behind the Scenes: Running an Enchanting and Purposeful Program

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 12

    • 🏰Opening the Gates – What is Program Management?

    • What Is Program Management in Early Childhood Education?

    • Why It Matters

    • 🏰 Park Map Planning – Schedules & Routines that Flow

    • Setting the Stage – Why Schedules Matter

    • Creating Your Park Map – Designing the Day

    • Visual Schedules – Making Time Tangible

    • Keeping It Magical – Flexibility and Reflection

    • Routines and Transitions

    • 🏰Monitoring Progress: The Sorcerer’s Scroll

    • Key Ideas

    • Types of Observation and Assessment

    • 🏰 Team Coordination: The Kitchen Staff of Tiana’s Palace

    • Every Role Has Magic

    • Key Ideas

    • How To Foster Teamwork?

    • 🏰Professional Reflection: Moana’s Compass

    • Reflection is a Superpower

    • What Is Professional Reflection?

    • Anchoring to Your "Why"

    • Lisa Murphy- Know Your Why

    • Reflection in Action: Small Shifts, Big Impact
  • 28

    📝 Competency Standard 5 Portfolio Assignment

    • 🎒 Competency Statement V

    • 🎒Resource Collection V
  • 29

    🧠Goal 6: Professionalism

    • Overview
  • 30

    🌟Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Reflecting the Heart of a Professional

    • Introduction

    • Learning Objectives

    • Chapter 13

    • 🏰Mirror, Mirror – What Is a Professional?

    • What is Professionalism?

    • NAEYC Code of Ethics

    • The Pillars of Professionalism

    • The Role of the Educator as a Role Model

    • Everyday Professionalism: Dress, Demeanor, Communication, and Conduct

    • The Power of Consistency and Trustworthiness

    • 🏰 Cinderella’s Clock – Balancing Passion and Professionalism

    • The Passion Trap

    • Emotional Labor is Real

    • Boundary Setting = Professional Strength

    • Time as a Tool

    • Your Wellness Matters

    • Affirmation Quote

    • 🏰Tinker Bell Talks – The Power of Professional Voice

    • 🏰“It Is Time!”: Advocacy and Leadership in Early Childhood
  • 31

    🧠“The Magic Is You” Showcase: Your CDA Portfolio

    • Overview

    • 🏰Mirror, Mirror – What Is the CDA Portfolio?

    • 🏰The Spellbook of Competency – Understanding the Portfolio Content

    • 🏰Belle’s Library – Gathering Your Portfolio Resources

    • 🏰Elsa’s Reflection Room – Writing the Competency Statements

    • 🏰Cinderella’s Clock – Staying on Track

    • 🏰Lumière’s Showcase – Preparing for the Verification Visit
  • 32

    🧠“You’ve Got This!” – Preparing for the CDA Exam with Disney Courage & Confidence

    • 🏰Mulan’s Mission: Know the Battlefield

    • 🏰Warrior Wisdom – Sample Exam Question

    • 🏰Lumière’s Lightbulb Moments – Study Strategies that Stick

    • 🏰 Joy’s Positivity Pack – Managing Exam Anxiety

    • 🏰Hercules’ Hero Training – Practice Makes Powerful

    • 🏰Elsa’s Empowerment – The Big Day is YOUR Day

    • CDA Prep Guide

    • More Study Resources

    • Practice Exam

    • CDA Practice Exam