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How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
07/16/2026Teaching gratitude is not a one-time lesson—it grows through warm relationships, consistent routines, adult modeling, and everyday opportunities that help young children notice and appreciate people, places, experiences, and acts of kindness. In #children-focused #care settings, gratitude prac... How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
Helping Children Learn Kindness, Empathy, and Belonging
05/13/2026Young children learn how to care for others when adults show them how. This article is for child care providers and directors who want practical ideas to grow #kindness, #empathy, #belonging, #children, and a joyful #classroom. How do I teach kindness and empathy every day? Teaching kindne... Helping Children Learn Kindness, Empathy, and Belonging
Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
06/17/2026Every day in your program you can plant small seeds of compassion. This article gives simple, proven steps to help young #children learn caring, sharing, and calm ways to solve problems. You'll find easy routines, activities, and ways to work with families. Use the ideas that fit your group and your... Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
Build a Water Rocket
09/23/2022Blast Off: Build a NASA Water Rocket It's summertime, and a well-run program can turn warm afternoons into productive STEM learning. This practical guide shows child care professionals how to run a supervised, curriculum-connected water-rocket activity that teaches engineering design, measurement, ... Build a Water Rocket
School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
07/20/2026A strong school-age program gives children opportunities to move, create, collaborate, and make meaningful choices. ChildCareEd’s online Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs course helps educators understand the elements of appropriate activities and lesson plans for school-age children wh... School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
What Hands-On Activities Work Best for School-Age Child Care?
07/03/2026Hands-on activities help school-age children learn, move, and feel proud. This short guide is for child care providers and directors who run after-school and school-age programs. Read on to get simple activity ideas, a weekly plan, tips for staff, and ways to include families. Remember: state requ... What Hands-On Activities Work Best for School-Age Child Care?
Father's Day Is Coming Up!
09/23/202245-Hour Child Growth and Development and CDA Infants/Toddlers: Lesson Planning Made Easy (both ChildCareEd courses) can help you plan age-appropriate, developmentally informed activities while preparing staff. Below are practical, classroom-ready ideas and planning strategies for early childhood pro... Father's Day Is Coming Up!
Mother’s Day Classroom Ideas Families Will Love
04/30/2026Mother’s Day can be a warm, simple celebration in your program when it centers kids, choice, and respect for every family. This short guide gives practical, easy-to-run ideas that families will actually appreciate. Use flexible language, offer choices for who children make gifts for, and keep ... Mother’s Day Classroom Ideas Families Will Love
Celebrating Father’s Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
04/30/2026Hashtags: #Fathers #ChildCa Father’s Day is a great chance for children to show love to the special men and male role models in their lives. This guide gives simple, low-cost ideas you can use in your #ChildCare program. Use short activities, easy crafts, and flexible invitations so every c... Celebrating Father’s Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
Celebrating Fathers and Special Grown-Ups: Easy Activities for Child Care
02/26/2026Celebrating dads and other caring adults can be a big deal for young children. When kids get to say “thank you,” they feel loved, seen, and connected. Simple classroom projects can also strengthen trust with families and build a warm community in your program. In this article you&... Celebrating Fathers and Special Grown-Ups: Easy Activities for Child Care
