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Blueberries Month
09/28/2022National Pick Blueberries and Blueberry Muffin Day! Summer presents an ideal opportunity for practitioners seeking seasonal, standards-aligned activities that advance gross and fine motor skills, cognitive processes, and socio-emotional development. ChildCareEd Child Care Training supports this wor... Blueberries Month
Seguridad en el Transporte: Lo que Todo Proveedor de Cuidado Infantil Debe Saber
07/16/2026La seguridad en el transporte comienza mucho antes de que el vehículo se ponga en movimiento. Los proveedores deben utilizar sistemas de retención adecuados, realizar inspecciones del vehículo, mantener una supervisión activa y verificar la asistencia antes, durante y des... Seguridad en el Transporte: Lo que Todo Proveedor de Cuidado Infantil Debe Saber
How can Pennsylvania child care programs celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a perfect chance to bring smiles, play, and learning into your program. Celebrate #IceCream in your #Pennsylvania #childcare with #STEM and #sensory activities that include every child. Below are easy steps, station ideas, safety tips, and ways ChildCareEd can support you... How can Pennsylvania child care programs celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
06/22/2026Summer is a chance for play, sun, and new learning. As a Michigan child care provider or director, you can keep children moving forward so they don’t lose skills over the break. This article gives simple, practical steps you can use right away. You will see easy activity ideas, ways to use loc... How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
Make Your Own Ice Cream!
06/30/2023How can I make small-batch ice cream safely and usefully with children? Making simple bagged ice cream is an accessible hands-on activity that supports sensory exploration, early science concepts, and safe food-handling awareness. For providers who want to tie this activity to professional practi... Make Your Own Ice Cream!
¿Enfermo o No Enfermo? Cómo Tomar Decisiones de Exclusión en Cuidado Infantil
07/16/2026Decidir si un niño debe permanecer en casa o ser recogido puede ser difícil, especialmente cuando el personal debe actuar rápidamente y comunicarse con las familias. Un proceso claro, coherente y basado en evidencia ayuda a reducir conflictos, limitar la propagación de en... ¿Enfermo o No Enfermo? Cómo Tomar Decisiones de Exclusión en Cuidado Infantil
How can Michigan child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sweet chance for your center to make summer fun, build skills, and bring families together. In this guide you’ll find easy steps, kid-friendly activities, and ways Michigan providers can use ChildCareEd resources to save time and money. Remember: state requirements ... How can Michigan child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses
12/08/2023Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses This short collection reframes three hands-on activities with explicit learning goals, developmental scaffolds, and adaptations for diverse learners. For evidence-based background and activity scaffolds see ChildCareEd’s training Brain ... Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses
How can pumpkin science create meaningful, hands-on fall learning for preschool classrooms?
07/16/2026Autumn and pumpkins provide a familiar, affordable way to create rich, inquiry-based learning experiences that engage preschoolers’ senses, language, curiosity, and early #math skills. One pumpkin can inspire children to make predictions, compare size and weight, count and sort seeds, examine ... How can pumpkin science create meaningful, hands-on fall learning for preschool classrooms?
What indoor activities work best for school-age children in daycare?
07/03/2026Indoor days are part of running a great #schoolage program. This short guide helps directors and providers pick easy, fun, and safe #indoor options that keep kids learning and moving. Why it matters: indoor play builds strength, focus, and social skills. It helps kids move their bodies, try new id... What indoor activities work best for school-age children in daycare?
