Taking Care of Children and Taking Care of You Being a child care provider is a special and important job. Every day, you help children grow, learn new skills, and feel safe and cared for. You support their emotions, teach them routines, and help them build strong relationships. Your work makes a r... The Child Care Balancing Act: Supporting Children While Supporting Yourself
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What Is Effective Lesson Planning? Effective lesson #planning helps childcare providers create clear, organized, and fun learning activities for young children. A good plan acts like a roadmap to guide what children will do and learn each day. It helps adults be prepared, calm, and ready to engage ... Effective Lesson Planning in Childcare Settings
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Why is “using words” so hard for young children? Young children often know what they feel, but they may not know how to say it. In a tough moment, their bodies can react faster than their brains. That’s why you may see: grabbing toys yelling “No!” pushing, h... Teaching kids to solve problems with words
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What does “STEM” mean for #preschoolers? For preschoolers, STEM is not worksheets or long lessons. It’s learning through #play and curiosity. A “STEM moment” happens when a child: asks a question (“Why did it sink?”) makes a guess (“I think it wil... STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments
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Why Daily Reports Matter When families drop their child off at your program, they are entrusting you with one of their most precious relationships. For many #parents, leaving their child—even for a short time—is filled with questions: How is my child doing? Did they eat well? Were they ... Using Daily Reports to Build Trust with Families