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Can simple indoor movement games teach listening and cooperation to preschoolers in Oklahoma?
05/01/2026Indoor movement games can be small, short, and powerful. This article gives easy games and clear steps you can try today to teach young children to listen, wait their turn, and work together. These ideas are meant for child care providers and directors who need classroom-ready plans that fit tight... Can simple indoor movement games teach listening and cooperation to preschoolers in Oklahoma?
How can I build a daily music routine that calms and focuses children?
07/15/2026Every child care program can incorporate a few intentional minutes of #music into the day to support emotional regulation, language development, attention, and group participation. A predictable #routine that includes familiar songs, simple movement cues, transition chants, and calming music can hel... How can I build a daily music routine that calms and focuses children?
Make Music Day
06/23/2023Today is International Music Day! What is Make Music Day and where did it begin? Make Music Day (also known internationally as Fête de la Musique) began as a public-music initiative in France. The idea was simple and durable: encourage free, participatory musical events across cities so that am... Make Music Day
How can inexpensive sensory bins boost language, fine motor, social-emotional, and cognitive development?
07/16/2026Low-cost sensory bins are one of the highest-return, lowest-cost strategies you can add to your classroom or program today. With everyday fillers, a few durable tools, and intentional prompts you can create short, repeatable learning moments that support #sensory #language #finemotor #socialemotio... How can inexpensive sensory bins boost language, fine motor, social-emotional, and cognitive development?
Pool Noodle Sea Creatures: A Fun Ocean Craft for Preschoolers
06/18/2026Pool noodle sea creature crafts are a bright, low-cost way to teach about the ocean while building skills. These projects use simple materials you likely already have or can get cheaply. They are great for group time, small groups, or art centers. You can start with the ChildCareEd pool noodle idea ... Pool Noodle Sea Creatures: A Fun Ocean Craft for Preschoolers
World Oceans Day
06/09/2023World Oceans Day offers early childhood programs a standards-aligned occasion to teach ocean science, cultural connections, and environmental stewardship while practicing fine-motor, language, and social-emotional skills. The United Nations provides background on the observance (UN World Oceans Day)... World Oceans Day
Pizza or Kale Chips? Kid-Friendly Nutrition Tips to Start the Year Right
01/07/2025As the new year unfolds, many families are motivated to prioritize their #health, particularly in the realm of nutrition. However, one of the most daunting tasks for #parents is encouraging their children to embrace nutritious foods, especially when kids often gravitate towards familiar, less #healt... Pizza or Kale Chips? Kid-Friendly Nutrition Tips to Start the Year Right
Candy Canes vs. Carrot Sticks: Fun Ideas for Healthy Holiday Snacks
12/17/2024The holiday season is a time of celebration, filled with traditions, family gatherings, and, of course, an abundance of delicious food. However, ChildCareEd believes amidst the festive cheer, #parents often face the challenge of ensuring their children maintain #healthy-eating habits.&nbs... Candy Canes vs. Carrot Sticks: Fun Ideas for Healthy Holiday Snacks
How can childcare programs prevent choking and keep mealtimes safe?
07/15/2026Choking prevention and safe mealtime supervision are everyday priorities for child care directors and providers. This article offers clear, practical, and research-informed steps programs can use immediately to reduce risks, strengthen staff confidence, and protect children during meals and snacks. ... How can childcare programs prevent choking and keep mealtimes safe?
How can child care providers support children with feeding difficulties?
07/17/2026Supporting children with feeding difficulties is one of the most common—and often most stressful—challenges directors and providers face in early care settings. This article offers practical, evidence-informed strategies that can be used in classrooms, kitchens, and conversations with fa... How can child care providers support children with feeding difficulties?
