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How Can Themed Activity Bundles Simplify Weekly Planning?
09/11/2026Weekly planning can feel like assembling a puzzle while children are already arriving—but a well-designed themed activity bundle can bring structure, flexibility, and relief. To strengthen your planning practice and earn professional development hours, explore Lesson Planning for Preschoolers ... How Can Themed Activity Bundles Simplify Weekly Planning?
Static Electricity Activities
02/03/2023Static Electricity Can Be Fun! January 9th was National Static Electricity Day! There are quite a few fun STEM activities to explore and learn about it. Check out these experiments to add some zing to your day. For more preschool-friendly ideas for celebrating, see National Static Electricity Day... Static Electricity Activities
National Static Electricity Day
01/11/2023January 9 is observed annually as Static Electricity Day, an opportunity to investigate the forces behind cling, attraction, and small static discharges. A preschool activity can be more than a novelty: children can formulate predictions, attend to observable changes, and describe evidence. Begin wi... National Static Electricity Day
Can Counting Activities Really Feel Like Play?
07/28/2026Want counting to be a low-prep classroom win that children ask for, not avoid? Try short, playful routines and hands-on ideas that build number sense while keeping the day joyful. A great next step is ChildCareEd’s Math Foundations in Early Childhood, which shows how to integrate counting into... Can Counting Activities Really Feel Like Play?
How Can Independent Practice Connect Numerals and Number Words?
09/24/2026When children see a numeral and hear or read its number word as connected forms of the same idea, they build a more flexible foundation for early mathematics and literacy. Try Early Mathematics Through Play to strengthen your strategies for making number sense active, meaningful, and accessible thro... How Can Independent Practice Connect Numerals and Number Words?
How Can Early Math Activities Build Young Children’s Mathematical Thinking?
09/14/2026What if snack time, block building, and outdoor exploration could become meaningful math learning without adding another worksheet to your day? Thoughtfully designed #math experiences help children develop number sense, reasoning, language, and confidence through play. For a deeper professional lear... How Can Early Math Activities Build Young Children’s Mathematical Thinking?
How can everyday play build number sense in young children?
07/16/2026Everyday routines and play are filled with opportunities to strengthen children’s understanding of numbers, quantities, patterns, comparisons, and relationships. Child care providers can build early number sense by counting children during transitions, comparing block towers, sorting classroom... How can everyday play build number sense in young children?
Adding math to the early childhood classroom
06/19/2023Fishing for numbers! Adding math to the #early_childhood classroom can be easy and fun. Playful activities can support #number_recognition, #number_sense, and #early_math as children explore quantities and numerals. What does number recognition mean in early childhood? Number recognition is the de... Adding math to the early childhood classroom
How Can Child Care Providers Help Families See the Learning Hidden Inside Messy Play?
09/16/2026When families see paint on sleeves or sand in shoes, they may see cleanup—but children are often practicing #problem-solving, language, motor coordination, and self-expression. A clear explanation can turn concern into partnership; for deeper professional learning, explore Role of Play in Lear... How Can Child Care Providers Help Families See the Learning Hidden Inside Messy Play?
How to Include Kids in the Kitchen
12/12/2024How to Include Children in the Kitchen: Fun and Educational Activities Getting kids involved in the kitchen is not only a great way to bond, but it also offers valuable learning experiences. Cooking together can teach children important skills, including following directions, measuring ingr... How to Include Kids in the Kitchen
