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Social Studies Activities for Toddlers: Start With Home, Helpers, and Their Little World
08/27/2026Young toddlers learn social studies first through the people, places, and routines they experience every day. With simple, playful invitations connected to home and familiar helpers, providers can build language, belonging, empathy, and curiosity; Teacher & Me Playtime offers focused professiona... Social Studies Activities for Toddlers: Start With Home, Helpers, and Their Little World
Conversaciones Duras con los Padres
06/01/2023Los maestros deben mantener a las familias informadas sobre el progreso de sus hijos en el aula y, a la vez, conocer los acontecimientos y las dificultades importantes que puedan afectar al niño. Esta comunicación recíproca ayuda a establecer una colaboración productiva e... Conversaciones Duras con los Padres
Transitions to Kindergarten
05/13/2013As many preschool classes prepare to conclude the year and support children moving on to kindergarten, this article offers practical transition strategies for educators and families. Going to #kindergarten is an important life event. Preschoolers can feel excited—and a bit worried, too. ... Transitions to Kindergarten
How Can Teachers Support Children Starting Kindergarten This Fall?
09/04/2026Starting kindergarten can feel exciting, uncertain, and surprisingly demanding for young children and their families. Teachers can make the transition more manageable by strengthening children’s independence, social-emotional skills, language, and confidence through everyday routines; for deep... How Can Teachers Support Children Starting Kindergarten This Fall?
National Grandparent's Day is September 11
09/01/2022National Grandparents Day is observed on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The Administration for Community Living notes that the observance has been designated since 1978 (National Grandparents Day: Sunday September 11). Relationships across generations can offer children opportunities to share st... National Grandparent's Day is September 11
Read Across America Day
03/02/2022March 2 is an important date in early childhood education: National Read Across America Day, observed on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Reading aloud supports early language and preliteracy by enabling joint attention and mapping words to print; research links regular shared reading and interactive con... Read Across America Day
How Can Child Care Programs Make Early Childhood Truly Trauma-Sensitive?
07/16/2026Trauma-sensitive care transforms everyday early childhood practice by helping young #children feel safe, understood, connected, and ready to learn. Rather than treating trauma-informed support as a separate initiative, child care directors and providers can embed it into predictable #routines, res... How Can Child Care Programs Make Early Childhood Truly Trauma-Sensitive?
How Can Child Care Providers Create Inclusive Father’s Day Activities for Diverse Family Structures?
09/23/2026Father’s Day can become a meaningful celebration of care, connection, and belonging when every child has a comfortable way to participate. Pair practical classroom ideas with Community and Family Engagement in Childcare to strengthen your understanding of diverse families and build more respon... How Can Child Care Providers Create Inclusive Father’s Day Activities for Diverse Family Structures?
Child Care Worker Skills and Qualities That Matter Most on a Difficult Day
08/17/2026A difficult day can test even the most committed child care professional, but the right combination of temperament, knowledge, and practical skill can protect children and sustain the team. Strengthen your professional foundation with Professional Presence in Early Childhood, which focuses on commun... Child Care Worker Skills and Qualities That Matter Most on a Difficult Day
How Can Child Care Providers Support Healthy Child Growth and Development?
09/07/2026Every child develops through a distinctive combination of biology, relationships, culture, and experience—but educators still need practical ways to recognize progress and respond thoughtfully. For a comprehensive foundation, explore ChildCareEd’s The Science of Growing Up: Typical and A... How Can Child Care Providers Support Healthy Child Growth and Development?
