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How Do Color-Word Activities Support Reading Automaticity?
09/24/2026When young readers can recognize familiar words quickly, they have more attention available for making meaning from what they read. Color-word games offer a playful way to revisit print, but they work best when paired with thoughtful teaching; Play Safe, Think Big: Literacy Through Play offers child... How Do Color-Word Activities Support Reading Automaticity?
What Should Teachers Do When Children Don’t Want to Play Outside?
09/21/2026When a child resists outdoor play, the goal is not to force compliance—it is to understand the message and create a safer, more inviting experience. The course Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom can help educators design sensory-rich outdoor environments that encourage curiosity, participa... What Should Teachers Do When Children Don’t Want to Play Outside?
How Can Child Care Programs Prevent Common Playground Injuries?
09/21/2026Playgrounds should invite children to climb, run, negotiate, and explore—not expose them to preventable hazards. Strengthen your team’s daily routines with Active Supervision: A Strategy That Works, a three-hour course that develops practical skills for watching, listening, positioning, ... How Can Child Care Programs Prevent Common Playground Injuries?
How Can Coloring Pages Spark Meaningful Historical Conversations About Juneteenth?
09/23/2026A coloring page can be more than a quiet-time activity—it can open a thoughtful, age-appropriate conversation about history, freedom, and community. Use the Cultures in the Classroom course to build practical knowledge for honoring diversity and fostering acceptance, then adapt the strategies ... How Can Coloring Pages Spark Meaningful Historical Conversations About Juneteenth?
How Can Child Care Providers Plan a Balanced Summer Learning Routine for Young Children?
09/23/2026Summer can feel like a tug-of-war between keeping children engaged and leaving enough room for the unhurried play they need. A simple rhythm of stories, movement, creative exploration, and rest can make the season both joyful and purposeful; the My Summer Activity Book offers a convenient printable ... How Can Child Care Providers Plan a Balanced Summer Learning Routine for Young Children?
How Can Juneteenth Symbols Build Visual Memory in Young Children?
09/23/2026Children remember what they have a chance to notice, name, and revisit—and meaningful images can make a Juneteenth lesson more memorable. Try the Juneteenth Picture Match to support picture matching and vocabulary with words such as freedom, family, kindness, love, hope, and celebrate. For a d... How Can Juneteenth Symbols Build Visual Memory in Young Children?
How Can Meaningful Juneteenth Vocabulary Support Early Writers?
09/23/2026Young children’s first writing attempts become more powerful when the words connect to ideas, relationships, and histories that matter. Use Juneteenth vocabulary to build language, fine-motor practice, and thoughtful classroom conversations—and explore ChildCareEd’s Cultures in the... How Can Meaningful Juneteenth Vocabulary Support Early Writers?
How Can Drawing and Dictation Help Children Respond to Juneteenth?
09/23/2026When children draw what freedom, fairness, or community means to them, their ideas can open the door to thoughtful Juneteenth learning. The Juneteenth Writing & Drawing resource offers a simple way for children to complete sentence prompts and illustrate their thinking, while Cultures in the Cla... How Can Drawing and Dictation Help Children Respond to Juneteenth?
How Can Picture and Color Cues Help Children Decode CVC Words?
09/23/2026When a child sees a picture, sounds out the letters, and recognizes a word, a small literacy breakthrough is taking place. Pairing picture and color cues with purposeful sound-by-sound practice can make CVC decoding more approachable; the Classroom Tools for Emergent Literacy course offers providers... How Can Picture and Color Cues Help Children Decode CVC Words?
How Can You Increase Maze Difficulty Without Frustrating Young Learners?
09/23/2026When a maze feels just hard enough, children practice planning and persistence; when it feels impossible, they may simply stop trying. The Curriculum Planning course can help providers connect activities to developmental goals and plan intentional next steps, while the Lesson Planning for Preschoole... How Can You Increase Maze Difficulty Without Frustrating Young Learners?
