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Will DC’s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund Survive?
06/09/2026The District’s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund has changed the lives of many early childhood #educators in #DC. This article explains what the fund is, why it matters to your program, the current budget risks, and clear steps directors and providers can take today. Keep in mind state ... Will DC’s Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund Survive?
Building Relationships
11/22/2021Working with children requires collaboration and the development of strong relationships with children. When providers are able to connect with the children in their care, they are better capable of creating a positive classroom environment. ChildCareEd Child Care Training Center's “Classroom ... Building Relationships
Building a Back-to-School Routine: Balancing Homework, Extracurriculars, and Family Time
08/26/2024This time of year is often marked by a mix of excitement and anxiety as #students prepare to go back to school. The challenge lies not only in adjusting to new schedules but also in finding a harmonious balance between #homework, extracurricular activities, and quality family time. For... Building a Back-to-School Routine: Balancing Homework, Extracurriculars, and Family Time
Boo-tiful Science: Glow-in-the-Dark STEAM Experiments for Mini Mad Scientists
10/23/2024ChildCareEd aims to inspire budding scientists with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) experiments that harness the magic of glow-in-the-dark phenomena. From simple at home activities to more elaborate #classroom projects, these experiments are de... Boo-tiful Science: Glow-in-the-Dark STEAM Experiments for Mini Mad Scientists
Be a day care provider in your own home!
07/22/2014Do you want to start a new career as a day care provider in your own home? Earn your certification at ChildCareEd! If you have small children of your own and want the opportunity to be home with them, consider establishing a licensed family child care home. ChildCareEd offers a targeted ... Be a day care provider in your own home!
Art and Emotions: Helping Young Children Express Their Feelings
12/27/2021When young children cannot explain their feelings with words, art can offer another way to communicate. Painting, drawing, sculpting, and working with sensory materials allow children to explore emotions, make choices, build confidence, and strengthen fine-motor skills. Although classroom ar... Art and Emotions: Helping Young Children Express Their Feelings
How Can Color Bingo Reinforce Vocabulary and Visual Discrimination?
09/11/2026Color bingo can turn repeated practice into joyful, purposeful learning while helping children name, compare, and classify what they see. To deepen your planning, explore Building Vocabulary for practical strategies that connect play, content areas, and language growth, and consider Lesson Planning ... How Can Color Bingo Reinforce Vocabulary and Visual Discrimination?
Activites with Shadows
09/23/2022Activities with Shadows Warmer weather and longer daylight make shadow play a reliably rich teaching moment. These activities support inquiry, observation, and early #STEM thinking while encouraging gross-motor and social interaction outdoors. For providers looking to embed shadow play into an inte... Activites with Shadows
How Do Fruits vs. Vegetables Sorting Mats Build Healthy Eating Habits?
09/11/2026Can a simple sorting mat help preschoolers become more curious, confident food explorers? Fruits-versus-vegetables sorting supports classification, language, fine-motor development, and positive nutrition conversations without pressuring children to eat. For a deeper foundation in balanced meals, fo... How Do Fruits vs. Vegetables Sorting Mats Build Healthy Eating Habits?
A Thoughtful Approach to Children’s Mental Health
12/28/2021Children’s emotional well-being matters as much as physical health because early social-emotional competence predicts later academic engagement, adaptive coping, and relationship quality. We created A Thoughtful Approach to Children’s Mental Health and Early Emotional Wellness to give ch... A Thoughtful Approach to Children’s Mental Health
