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How Can Puppets Support Communication and Literacy in Early Childhood?
09/12/2026When children hesitate to speak, struggle to sustain attention, or need a playful way to organize ideas, a puppet can become a trusted communication partner. Explore practical ways to build language-rich experiences, and consider Reading Aloud and Storytelling to strengthen interactive storytelling,... How Can Puppets Support Communication and Literacy in Early Childhood?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Recognize Letters Through Play?
09/12/2026Letter learning becomes more meaningful when children can touch, move, discover, and use print for real purposes. Explore Science of Reading Foundations in the Pre-K Classroom to deepen your knowledge of alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and emergent writing, and consider Classroom Tools f... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Recognize Letters Through Play?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Early Writing Without Using Worksheets?
09/12/2026What if children could build strong writing foundations through movement, play, conversation, and meaningful mark-making rather than repetitive worksheets? A playful approach supports motor development, language, confidence, and authentic communication while giving educators useful evidence of learn... How Can Child Care Providers Support Early Writing Without Using Worksheets?
How Can Songs and Rhymes Build Young Children’s Language Skills?
09/12/2026What if a two-minute song could turn a transition, diaper change, or cleanup into meaningful language practice? Songs and rhymes give children repeated, memorable opportunities to listen, imitate, predict, and communicate; for deeper guidance, explore Mind's Medicine: Music in Early Childhood to str... How Can Songs and Rhymes Build Young Children’s Language Skills?
How Can Early Childhood Programs Respect and Strengthen Children’s Home Languages?
09/12/2026When children hear their home languages welcomed in care, they gain a stronger sense of belonging while building foundations for communication, literacy, and identity. Explore practical ways to make language visible in daily practice, and consider Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners to deepe... How Can Early Childhood Programs Respect and Strengthen Children’s Home Languages?
How Can You Design a Calming Corner That Preschoolers Actually Use?
09/12/2026When big feelings fill a preschool classroom, the environment can either intensify stress or help children find their way back to participation. A thoughtfully designed calming corner gives children a supervised, respectful place to practice regulation; Classroom Setup for Child Care can deepen your... How Can You Design a Calming Corner That Preschoolers Actually Use?
How Can Child Care Providers De-Escalate Toddler Meltdowns and Separation Anxiety?
09/12/2026Toddler meltdowns and tearful goodbyes can challenge even experienced educators, but they also offer important opportunities to build trust, communication, and emotional skills. For focused professional learning, explore CDA Infant/Toddler: Parent Relationships and Anxiety: Signs & Strategies. ... How Can Child Care Providers De-Escalate Toddler Meltdowns and Separation Anxiety?
How Can Child Care Providers Understand and Support Speech and Language Development?
09/12/2026Every babble, gesture, question, and pretend-play conversation gives children a chance to communicate and connect. Strengthen your daily practice with Language Development in Early Childhood, a course that offers practical strategies for verbal, nonverbal, early literacy, and infant sign-language su... How Can Child Care Providers Understand and Support Speech and Language Development?
When Should Providers Be Concerned About Language Delays?
09/12/2026When a child is quieter than peers, uses few words, or becomes frustrated while communicating, providers may wonder whether to wait or act. Learning how to recognize meaningful patterns, document observations, and partner with families can help children access support sooner; Developmental Screening... When Should Providers Be Concerned About Language Delays?
Maximizing Your Professional Growth: Utilizing MSDE Vouchers at ChildCareEd
09/15/2023Maximizing Your Professional Growth: Utilizing MSDE Vouchers at ChildCareEd Maryland child care providers can reduce training costs by using MSDE training vouchers to pay for approved ChildCareEd courses. Many providers use vouchers for foundational classes such as the 45-Hour Growth & Developm... Maximizing Your Professional Growth: Utilizing MSDE Vouchers at ChildCareEd
