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February is Black History Month
02/22/2023February is Black History Month — a time to recognize and celebrate Black people’s achievements and contributions throughout history. Celebrate Black History Month with ChildCareEd. To help programs plan meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning, explore courses such as Strength i... February is Black History Month
Black History Month
09/23/2022Black History Month Black History Month is an annual observance that centers the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history and to the development of childhood education and community life. Its origins in Carter G. Woodson's Negro History Week establish teaching and public recognition as es... Black History Month
How can child care programs support diversity and inclusion?
06/04/2026Every day in child care we meet children from many places, families, and languages. This article helps directors and providers make clear, kind, and doable plans to support #diversity and #inclusion in your program. You will find why it matters, easy steps to try, ways to work with families, and how... How can child care programs support diversity and inclusion?
How Can We Teach Young Children the Difference Between Fair and Equal?
07/21/2026Do you notice children saying “that’s not fair” and want clearer ways to teach what they mean? Helping young learners grasp the difference between being #fair and being #equal strengthens empathy, classroom cooperation, and long‑term social reasoning. For a practical next... How Can We Teach Young Children the Difference Between Fair and Equal?
How can Minnesota child care programs welcome Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking families?
06/30/2026Welcome! This short guide helps child care leaders and providers make families feel safe, seen, and included. Many children in Minnesota grow up in Somali, Hmong, or Spanish-speaking homes. When we welcome families well, children learn better and families trust our programs. This work is about respe... How can Minnesota child care programs welcome Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking families?
What fun literacy activities do Florida VPK classrooms need now?
04/29/2026Teaching early reading can be joyful and simple. This short guide gives Florida VPK directors and providers quick, playful activities that help children move from #circletime to reading readiness. Use this with your daily schedule, small groups, and family partnerships. These ideas combine read-alou... What fun literacy activities do Florida VPK classrooms need now?
How can songs and stories encourage toddler language development?
07/16/2026Young children learn language by experiencing it through repeated songs, familiar rhymes, predictable story lines, and warm moments of shared attention. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies for using music and storytelling to strengthen toddle... How can songs and stories encourage toddler language development?
How Can Teachers Support Language and Literacy Every Day?
04/26/2026Every day in your program there are small chances to help children grow strong #language skills and early #literacy. You do not need long lessons. Use short moments to talk, read, sing, and play with children. Simple actions build big results for little learners: #read, #play, and work with #famil... How Can Teachers Support Language and Literacy Every Day?
World Story Telling Day
03/21/2023March 20 is widely celebrated as World Storytelling Day, a global occasion that invites educators to center oral storytelling and shared reading in early childhood programs. To help you turn that celebration into sustained classroom practice, this article explains why storytelling matters and gives ... World Story Telling Day
Supporting Hawaii Providers: Scholarship Opportunity
04/19/2023If you've completed 120 hours and assembled your CDA portfolio, you're ready to apply for the credential and pay the assessment fee. Hawaii providers may be eligible for a PATCH Scholarship that reimburses CDA assessment fees. If you still need coursework, ChildCareEd offers the CDA Preschoo... Supporting Hawaii Providers: Scholarship Opportunity
