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Is Your Preschool Day Too Sedentary—and How Can You Tell?
09/29/2026A preschool day can look busy while still leaving children seated for long stretches—especially during circle time, meals, transitions, and table activities. Learn how to spot the patterns and make practical schedule changes, and explore Balancing Active Play in Child Care for deeper strategie... Is Your Preschool Day Too Sedentary—and How Can You Tell?
How Can Child Care Programs Protect Preschool Playtime When the Schedule Gets Crowded?
09/29/2026When every part of the preschool day feels spoken for, play is often the first thing squeezed—and children lose more than a few minutes of fun. A deliberate schedule can protect meaningful play while still making room for meals, rest, transitions, and required routines; The Best Promotion is P... How Can Child Care Programs Protect Preschool Playtime When the Schedule Gets Crowded?
What No-Prep Activities Can Busy Early Childhood Teachers Use Tomorrow?
08/24/2026When the schedule changes, staffing is tight, or the planned activity falls apart, you still need meaningful ways to engage young children. These no-prep ideas use everyday materials, teacher language, and the #classroom environment itself; for deeper guidance on purposeful preschool planning, explo... What No-Prep Activities Can Busy Early Childhood Teachers Use Tomorrow?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Explore Weather Indoors and Outdoors?
09/23/2026Weather is a science lab that arrives every day—sometimes outside the door, sometimes at the window. Build a playful routine with Building Early Science Foundations to strengthen your skills in supporting children’s inquiry, and explore Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather fo... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Explore Weather Indoors and Outdoors?
Celebrate the Joy of Reading on National Book Lovers Day
08/03/2024National Book Lovers Day is an occasion that invites readers of #all-ages to celebrate the value of #books and the enjoyment they bring. Observed annually on August 9, it highlights reading's contribution to personal #growth, imagination, and understanding of the world. For children, who are in the... Celebrate the Joy of Reading on National Book Lovers Day
How Do Repetitive Sentence Patterns Build Early Reading Confidence?
09/23/2026When a child joins a familiar sentence, they are not merely repeating words—they are experiencing the powerful feeling of “I can read.” Providers who want to make repeated readings more intentional can explore Understanding Print Knowledge in Preschool, a focused course that connec... How Do Repetitive Sentence Patterns Build Early Reading Confidence?
Dr. Seuss Book List for Teachers: Easy Ways to Use It for Story Time and Learning
08/12/2026Want story time to feel playful while still building meaningful early literacy skills? A thoughtfully chosen Dr. Seuss book list can support rhyme, vocabulary, comprehension, movement, and creative thinking; the Reading Aloud and Storytelling course can help you turn those moments into intentional t... Dr. Seuss Book List for Teachers: Easy Ways to Use It for Story Time and Learning
How Can Printable Books Help Preschoolers Fall in Love With Reading?
09/14/2026Printable books can turn a few sheets of paper into a child’s first experience of authorship, choice, and reading success. To strengthen these experiences with intentional print and read-aloud practices, explore Science of Reading Foundations in the Pre-K Classroom, which offers practical prof... How Can Printable Books Help Preschoolers Fall in Love With Reading?
Why Do Predictable Books Help Preschoolers Feel Like Readers?
09/04/2026When preschoolers chant a refrain, fill in a missing word, or turn pages before an adult does, they are experiencing themselves as capable participants in literacy. To strengthen these moments with intentional read-aloud practices, explore Reading Aloud and Storytelling, a course that helps provider... Why Do Predictable Books Help Preschoolers Feel Like Readers?
How Can Child Care Providers Teach Holiday Vocabulary with Context and Care?
09/23/2026Holiday words become meaningful when children can connect them to real experiences, family perspectives, and thoughtful conversation—not just a worksheet. Explore the Science of Reading Foundations in the Pre-K Classroom course to strengthen your understanding of vocabulary, comprehension, and... How Can Child Care Providers Teach Holiday Vocabulary with Context and Care?
