Young children learn so much from the food we serve, the way we talk about meals, and how we invite families to join. This article helps child care providers and directors create simple, practical plans to support good #nutrition for every child. You will find clear steps, easy activities, safety ... How can child care programs promote nutrition and healthy eating habits?
As a child care provider or director, you play a big role in helping preschoolers learn good food habits. This short guide gives easy steps you can use tomorrow. You will find simple routines, sample ideas for menus, ways to help picky eaters, and tips to work with families and staff. We use plain... How can preschool programs build healthy eating habits for young children?
As a daycare leader or caregiver, you help shape children's food habits. This article shows simple, practical steps for Michigan programs to teach healthy eating to #toddlers in your #daycare. You will find easy routines, safety tips, family ideas, and links to helpful resources, such as "How Can We... How can Michigan daycares teach healthy eating habits to toddlers?
Maryland child care leaders and teachers — this quick guide explains the Maryland Child Care Credential Program in plain steps. You will learn the levels, how to earn the right #training and #PAUs, ways to apply and renew, and how centers can support staff. This article uses easy lists and li... Maryland Child Care Credential Program: Levels, Training, and Renewal
Michigan is adding more PreK spots. That is great. It also means more children with different needs will be in the same classrooms. This article helps child care providers and directors learn easy, practical steps to make PreK welcoming for every child. You will find ideas for the room, simple teach... How can Michigan PreK classrooms support inclusion and children with special needs?
In childcare, inclusion means making choices so every child can join in. This article gives simple, practical steps you can use today. You will find quick ideas for the room, routines, families, and handling hard moments. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Why ... How can childcare programs use inclusive practices every day?
Creating an inclusive environment is a must for providers who wish to deliver high-quality child care. Educators play an important role in ensuring all children receive the necessary supports they need to foster their development. When educators fully understand the processes of referral, IEP, IFSP,... Supporting diverse learners and special needs
Running, jumping, climbing, dancing, and throwing a ball do much more than strengthen children’s muscles. Physical activity also supports coordination, confidence, attention, emotional regulation, social development, and healthy lifelong habits. ChildCareEd’s self-paced Wellness in Act... Let’s Get Physical! How Movement Helps Young Children Thrive
Every day, child care providers can strengthen children’s balance, coordination, endurance, and confidence by offering short, purposeful movement experiences indoors and outdoors. This practical guide helps directors and educators plan safe, inclusive, and low-preparation activities that build... How can I build gross motor skills indoors and outdoors for the children in my program?
Young children need to move to learn. This short guide gives easy, safe, and fun gross motor games you can use tomorrow with your #preschoolers. You’ll find simple games, safety tips, ways to include every child, and ideas for fitting short movement breaks into a busy day. For more ready-to-us... Gross Motor Games for Preschool and Kindergarten