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How can educators create SMART goals for teaching, classroom management, family engagement, and career growth?
07/16/2026Strong, trackable goals help teams change practice, improve child outcomes, and build staff confidence. This practical guide helps directors and teachers write and use #SMARTgoals across four priorities: #teaching, #classroom, #families, and #career. It combines proven coaching approaches, training-... How can educators create SMART goals for teaching, classroom management, family engagement, and career growth?
Celebrate Juneteenth!
06/09/2022What is Juneteenth and why should early childhood educators teach it? Juneteenth commemorates the end of chattel slavery for people held in Texas and, by extension, the incomplete realization of emancipation across the former Confederacy. For early childhood educators, Juneteenth is a moment to cen... Celebrate Juneteenth!
Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
07/16/2026Los programas de cuidado infantil pueden gestionar las alergias alimentarias de manera eficaz mediante planes individuales, comunicación constante con las familias y procedimientos claros para prevenir la exposición. El personal debe conocer los alérgenos de cada niño, le... Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
07/17/2026Classroom traditions are predictable, emotionally rich routines that become part of a child’s identity and the culture of your program. For child care providers and directors, intentionally designing traditions supports attachment, belonging, and long-term memory—so children carry clas... How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
07/16/2026The harvest season offers a natural opportunity to combine outdoor exploration, cultural learning, sensory discovery, and hands-on play. Child care providers and directors can create meaningful seasonal experiences by inviting children to examine leaves, pumpkins, seeds, grains, fruits, and other na... How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
First Day Jitters
09/22/2022Everyone encounters first-day jitters — children, families, and educators alike. A planned set of brief, developmentally appropriate activities reduces anxiety and creates a predictable routine that supports social-emotional learning. This article collects classroom-tested strategies a... First Day Jitters
How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
04/30/2026Introduction This short guide helps child care providers and directors bring a lively, safe, and learning-rich #farmers #market full of #fruits to your #preschoolers in #California. You will get simple field trip tips, classroom and outdoor activities, pretend-play ideas, and ways to connect with f... How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
How can Oklahoma child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning fun?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a perfect chance for Oklahoma child care programs to mix smiles, learning, and community. In your #Oklahoma #IceCream celebration include #ChildCareEd resources, playful #sensory stations, and clear #safety steps so every child can join. Below are simple plans, activity s... How can Oklahoma child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning fun?
Flag Day
09/23/2022Flag Day falls on June 14. Early childhood educators can use the date to teach simple civic history, community membership, and respect for diverse perspectives — see courses like Cultures in the Classroom and Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development for developmentally appropriate activi... Flag Day
Memorial Day Activities for Kids: Simple Ways to Honor the Day
04/30/2026Memorial Day can feel big for little children. This article gives simple, respectful ideas child care providers and directors can use to teach the day in a calm way. You will find easy crafts, quick classroom moments, safety tips, and ways to include families. Use short explanations, hands-on play, ... Memorial Day Activities for Kids: Simple Ways to Honor the Day
