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Can a Superhero Week Help Preschoolers Learn to Name and Manage Emotions?
07/15/2026Superhero themes give young children a playful and familiar way to practice bravery, kindness, problem-solving, and awareness of their inner feelings. When planned intentionally, a week of capes, helpers, and imaginative missions can become a meaningful tool for teaching emotional vocabulary, calmin... Can a Superhero Week Help Preschoolers Learn to Name and Manage Emotions?
Feelings Activities for Toddlers: Building Social and Emotional Skills
07/20/2026Toddlers experience big emotions before they have the words to explain them. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development course helps educators support emotional development through positive interactions and responsive teaching strategies. Teachers can also ... Feelings Activities for Toddlers: Building Social and Emotional Skills
Emotion Sorting Activities for Social-Emotional Learning
06/25/2026Young children feel a lot—fast! Emotion sorting is a playful, low-pressure way to help them name emotions, read faces, and practice calming choices. Use this guide to set up an easy activity you can run during circle time, small groups, or learning centers. These ideas connect with ChildCareEd... Emotion Sorting Activities for Social-Emotional Learning
Elevate Your Skills and Care: Why Rhode Island Childcare Providers Choose ChildCareEd for Their CDA Credential
05/14/2024In Rhode Island, nurturing young minds is a responsibility childcare providers take seriously. Earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is a powerful way to demonstrate your dedication to early childhood education and elevate the quality of care you offer. Consider ChildCareEd's CDA... Elevate Your Skills and Care: Why Rhode Island Childcare Providers Choose ChildCareEd for Their CDA Credential
Early Childhood Funding: Making Sure Every Kid Gets a Running Start
05/22/2024Early childhood education (ECE) is a critical developmental window that shapes children’s cognitive, social, and emotional trajectories. Access to high‑quality programs depends on public and private funding and on workforce capacity; building both requires concrete training pathways and cred... Early Childhood Funding: Making Sure Every Kid Gets a Running Start
How to Qualify for an Associate Teacher Permit
06/30/2026Working toward an associate teacher permit is a smart step for your staff and your program. This short guide explains the steps in easy words and gives links to helpful resources. You will learn what the permit lets a person do, the schooling and experience needed, the health and safety checks, an... How to Qualify for an Associate Teacher Permit
How do Minnesota's Pre-K programs compare to the rest of the country?
05/21/2026This short guide helps child care providers and directors see how #Minnesota preschool efforts stack up against other states. It covers program designs, money, who gets served, and what the research says about learning gains. Use this to think about your program, your partners, and next steps. Remem... How do Minnesota's Pre-K programs compare to the rest of the country?
How do I start a career as a Pre-K teacher?
07/03/2026Starting a career as a Pre-K teacher is exciting and practical. This guide gives clear steps for child care providers and directors who want to help staff or begin their own journey. Read the short intro, then four question-and-answer sections that cover steps, experience, credentials, and common pi... How do I start a career as a Pre-K teacher?
The Longest Minute ~ When A Child is Choking
05/27/2024When a pediatric airway becomes compromised, outcomes hinge on a caregiver's rapid assessment and technically proficient intervention. The playground incident recounted below illustrates how procedural competence, reinforced through deliberate practice and formal instruction, can avert catastrophic ... The Longest Minute ~ When A Child is Choking
How can food safety training protect children in my child care program?
06/17/2026Child care directors and providers: food safety training keeps children healthy and keeps your program running. This article explains simple, practical steps you can use today. We cover what to teach, how to record training, how to prevent allergies and choking, and how to make safe habits part of... How can food safety training protect children in my child care program?
