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How Can Early Childhood Programs Introduce Juneteenth in Developmentally Appropriate Ways?
09/23/2026Juneteenth gives early childhood professionals an opportunity to help children explore freedom, fairness, family, and community through experiences they can understand. Begin with the Strength in Differences: Cultural Diversity course to strengthen culturally responsive practice and support thoughtf... How Can Early Childhood Programs Introduce Juneteenth in Developmentally Appropriate Ways?
How Do Visual Routines Support Independence at Home?
09/23/2026When children repeatedly ask, “What happens next?” a simple visual routine can turn uncertainty into confidence and participation. Pairing Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday with practical home supports helps providers strengthen transition practices, share co... How Do Visual Routines Support Independence at Home?
How Does Word Sorting Build Phonics and Vocabulary Skills?
09/23/2026How can a simple sorting activity help children notice sounds, understand word meanings, and use language more confidently? The Science of Reading Foundations in the Pre-K Classroom course gives providers a broader framework for connecting phonological awareness, vocabulary, print knowledge, and eme... How Does Word Sorting Build Phonics and Vocabulary Skills?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Understand How Community Helpers Contribute?
09/23/2026Children notice the people who deliver mail, prepare food, repair roads, teach, clean, transport, and care for others—but they need intentional experiences to connect those actions with community well-being. The Curriculum Planning course can help you turn children’s questions into devel... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Understand How Community Helpers Contribute?
How Can Giving Children Real Choices Help Them Calm Down?
09/23/2026When children are overwhelmed, telling them to “calm down” rarely provides the skill or support they need. A carefully taught choice board can make regulation concrete while preserving children’s dignity and agency; for deeper strategies, explore Supporting Social Learning: Creatin... How Can Giving Children Real Choices Help Them Calm Down?
How Can Color-Coded Practice Reinforce Early Division Skills?
09/23/2026Division practice becomes more meaningful when children can see patterns, connect answers to visual categories, and explain their reasoning. Pairing the Early Mathematics Through Play course with the low-prep Color by Quotient: Division Practice resource can help providers strengthen math instructio... How Can Color-Coded Practice Reinforce Early Division Skills?
How Can Child Care Providers Extend Ten-Frame Learning from 11 to 20?
09/23/2026Teen numbers become more meaningful when children can see that each one is made of one full ten and additional ones. Use the Ten-Frames: Show the Number (11-20) Practice Worksheet for focused visual practice, and explore Math Foundations in Early Childhood to strengthen your strategies for play-base... How Can Child Care Providers Extend Ten-Frame Learning from 11 to 20?
How Can You Teach Numbers to Ten with Ten-Frames and Visual Models?
09/23/2026Helping young children connect numerals with quantities requires more than reciting a number sequence—it requires seeing, building, and explaining amounts. The Early Mathematics Through Play course can strengthen your understanding of play-based number sense while this guide gives you practica... How Can You Teach Numbers to Ten with Ten-Frames and Visual Models?
Rules That Work: Creating Pre-K Expectations Children Can Follow
09/22/2026Pre-K children do best with classroom rules that are simple, positive, and easy to remember. In this article, we’ll explore how educators can create developmentally appropriate expectations that support safety, kindness, and growing independence, with guidance from The ABCs of Behavior: Turnin... Rules That Work: Creating Pre-K Expectations Children Can Follow
Knowing Baby Better: How Family Information Supports Responsive Care
09/22/2026Infants communicate their needs through routines, cues, and responses long before they can use words. In this article, we’ll explore how information from families helps caregivers provide more responsive, individualized care, with support from Family Connections: Creating Inclusive Relationshi... Knowing Baby Better: How Family Information Supports Responsive Care
