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How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Preschoolers’ Growing Curiosity?
07/15/2026Young children arrive at early childhood programs naturally ready to wonder, question, investigate, and repeat experiences until they begin to understand how the world works. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies for nurturing preschoolers&rsqu... How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Preschoolers’ Growing Curiosity?
Math Stories
10/07/2022Math stories are a fun way to learn how we use numbers in our day-to-day life. Try out H&H's first math story and let us know what think about it. Click here to email me about the math. Want more? Suggestions welcome! Below are some activities to encourage math in the early childhood c... Math Stories
How Can I Use Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers Every Day?
06/18/2026Young children build big brains with small, playful moments. This article gives childcare providers and directors a friendly, simple plan to add short, hands-on math times to your day. You will find why early math matters, easy activities by age, tips for planning and checking progress, and common... How Can I Use Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers Every Day?
How can I teach colors, shapes & numbers through play in Michigan classrooms?
05/18/2026Teaching young children to notice #colors, #shapes, and #numbers is easy when you use play. This article helps child care providers and directors in #Michigan learn simple ways to teach these ideas using short games, daily routines, and hands-on materials. You will find ready-to-use ideas, links t... How can I teach colors, shapes & numbers through play in Michigan classrooms?
How can classroom activities support early learning?
06/09/2026Children learn best when activities are simple, hands-on, and part of the day. This article gives child care providers practical ideas you can use right away. You will find short plans, safety notes, and ways to measure success. Two short reasons why this matters: 1) Early activities shape brain gr... How can classroom activities support early learning?
How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Your Center or Daycare
04/30/2026Cinco de Mayo can be a happy, short, and meaningful day in your #classroom when you plan with respect and clear goals. Keep celebrations simple, invite family voices, and focus on music, art, stories, and food that teach rather than stereotype. Use materials you already have and set up a few short s... How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Your Center or Daycare
World Heart Day
10/07/2022Introduction: What is World Heart Day and why should child care professionals pay attention? World Heart Day is an annual global campaign created by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness that cardiovascular disease (CVD) — including heart disease and stroke — is the leading cause... World Heart Day
How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe for infants through school-age children?
07/15/2026Outdoor play supports children’s physical development, confidence, exploration, and learning, but playgrounds also contain predictable hazards that child care directors and providers must manage consistently. This guide offers practical, evidence-based strategies for protecting infants, toddle... How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe for infants through school-age children?
How can childcare programs prevent the spread of illness?
06/09/2026Keeping kids healthy is one of the kindest things we do. This article gives clear, practical steps you can use in your program today. It explains simple routines, cleaning rules, illness policies, and what to do if many children get sick. Why it matters: 1. Fewer sick days means more learning time... How can childcare programs prevent the spread of illness?
What Makes Children Feel Truly Capable?
07/22/2026Feeling capable is the foundation for curiosity, persistence, and healthy risk-taking in young children. If you want practical strategies that create repeatable success for every child, start by strengthening your classroom design and learning activities — for example, explore Environments Tha... What Makes Children Feel Truly Capable?
