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How can simple science experiments transform my preschool classroom?
07/28/2026Curious how short, hands-on science activities can boost curiosity, language, and early reasoning in your program? Try a few quick experiments that honor children’s questions, build #preschool learning routines, and make complex ideas manageable. For a practical next step, consider ChildCareEd... How can simple science experiments transform my preschool classroom?
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
Beyond the Basics: Specialized Child Care Training Courses That Elevate Your Expertise
05/21/2025In the ever-evolving field of #early-childhood-education (ECE), foundational childcare certificates and basic training are essential starting points. They equip professionals with the core knowledge needed to ensure safe, nurturing, and #developmentally appropriate environments for young children. H... Beyond the Basics: Specialized Child Care Training Courses That Elevate Your Expertise
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
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?
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 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?
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?
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 Use Sensory Play to Support Young Children’s Development?
09/07/2026Children learn with their whole bodies, and well-planned sensory experiences can turn ordinary materials into powerful opportunities for exploration, communication, and regulation. To strengthen your ability to create inviting, developmentally appropriate environments, explore ChildCareEd’s Pl... How Can Child Care Providers Use Sensory Play to Support Young Children’s Development?
