Take Ten in Early Childhood

Give your educators the quick reset they deserve with Take Ten in Early Childhood—a simple, powerful way for leaders to support staff well-being through short, intentional breaks. When directors or leadership team members step into classrooms for 10–15 minutes, it not only offers teachers real relief but also builds trust, care, and connection across the program.

Created By
Abbey Sualy
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How it Works

Step-by-step setup guides, sample scripts, creative coverage ideas, in-home provider adaptations, and printable templates to make Take Ten easy to launch and sustain all year long.

Educator Collaboration

This resource was built in collaboration with dedicated educators and school leaders who shared their experience, ideas, and insights at every step. We’re grateful for their partnership in creating tools that truly make a difference in schools. ‍

Collaborators:

Abbey Sualy, Early Childhood Educator, Omaha, NE

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