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What are age-appropriate learning activities for infants, toddlers & preschoolers in Michigan?
05/14/2026Child care providers and directors: this short guide gives clear, practical activity ideas and planning steps for your #infants, #toddlers, and #preschoolers in #Michigan. You'll find simple examples you can use today, links to free ChildCareEd resources, and tips on safety, observation, and docum... What are age-appropriate learning activities for infants, toddlers & preschoolers in Michigan?
Free Infant Lesson Plans for Daycare and Early Learning
07/20/2026Meaningful infant lesson planning begins with simple, responsive experiences that support each child’s development through play, movement, sensory exploration, and caring interactions. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Meaningful Lesson Planning for Infants/Toddlers course helps educators... Free Infant Lesson Plans for Daycare and Early Learning
What are the infant care best practices Minnesota child care providers should follow?
06/08/2026Working with babies is a big job. This short guide helps Minnesota child care providers protect infants and support families. You will find easy steps for safe sleep, feeding, cleaning, screening, and daily routines. Use the numbered lists and links to trusted resources to build clear policies and t... What are the infant care best practices Minnesota child care providers should follow?
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Child Development Training
10/14/2021The early years of a child’s life are very important for their health and development. Healthy development means that children of all abilities, including those with special health care needs, can grow up where their social, emotional, and educational needs are being met. Having a safe and l... Child Development Training
Kindergarten…here I come!
05/03/2022Preschool teachers often worry about how they can get their little ones ready for the next step in other academic careers, kindergarten. Teachers frequently believe that some indicators of school readiness include having their children be able to recite colors, shapes, numbers, and l... Kindergarten…here I come!
Why Does Self-Regulation Matter More Than ABCs for Minnesota Kindergarten Readiness?
07/06/2026Starting kindergarten is about more than knowing letters. For Minnesota child care leaders and teachers, helping children learn to calm down, wait, follow routines, and ask for help is one of the best ways to set them up for school success. This short article explains why #selfregulation matters so ... Why Does Self-Regulation Matter More Than ABCs for Minnesota Kindergarten Readiness?
How Can We Teach Young Children to Care for the Environment?
07/21/2026Can preschoolers become real stewards of the planet? Teaching young children to care for the #environment is practical, developmentally appropriate, and deeply rewarding — and it starts with simple routines and well-designed outdoor experiences. If you want step-by-step ideas for turning your ... How Can We Teach Young Children to Care for the Environment?
What are easy STEM activities I can do with preschoolers?
05/22/2026Young children are natural explorers. This article gives simple, low-prep ideas and steps you can use in your #preschool program to bring #STEM learning into everyday play. You will find quick activity ideas, ways to set up a safe area, how to guide children without taking over, and how to avoid c... What are easy STEM activities I can do with preschoolers?
How can I turn everyday materials into meaningful learning experiences?
07/22/2026Want to convert cardboard tubes, bottle caps, and kitchen scraps into regular, high-value learning invitations that build curiosity and early #STEM habits? Practical, low-cost materials invite problem‑solving, language growth, and repeated trials—skills packaged kits often limit. For ready c... How can I turn everyday materials into meaningful learning experiences?
Easy Ways to Add STEM to Your Preschool Classroom
04/29/2026Young children love to touch, test, and ask questions. Adding simple #STEM into your #preschoolers day boosts curiosity, language, and #handsOn thinking. This short guide gives you quick ideas, set-up tips, teaching moves, and ways to avoid common pitfalls. Use one idea tomorrow and grow from there.... Easy Ways to Add STEM to Your Preschool Classroom
