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Sail Into Learning: Columbus Day Classroom Ideas
03/03/2026Columbus Day can be a chance to teach history, art, science, and empathy in a way that is safe and respectful for young children. The goal is not to argue or overwhelm kids. The goal is to build curiosity, simple facts, and kindness while also honoring that different people may see this holiday in d... Sail Into Learning: Columbus Day Classroom Ideas
STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments
09/22/2022What does “STEM” mean for #preschoolers? For preschoolers, STEM is not worksheets or long lessons. It’s learning through #play and curiosity. A “STEM moment” happens when a child: asks a question (“Why did it sink?”) makes a guess (“I think it wil... STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments
How Can Simple Sorting Activities Build Sustainable Habits in Early Childhood?
09/23/2026Small sorting moments can become meaningful lessons in science, responsibility, and care for the environment. The Basic Science in Early Childhood course can help you strengthen these experiences with intentional questions and investigations while adding a focused two-hour professional learning oppo... How Can Simple Sorting Activities Build Sustainable Habits in Early Childhood?
Boo-tiful Science: Glow-in-the-Dark STEAM Experiments for Mini Mad Scientists
10/23/2024ChildCareEd aims to inspire budding scientists with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) experiments that harness the magic of glow-in-the-dark phenomena. From simple at home activities to more elaborate #classroom projects, these experiments are de... Boo-tiful Science: Glow-in-the-Dark STEAM Experiments for Mini Mad Scientists
Field Trip Planning
03/22/2023Planning field trips for young children can be a great way to extend learning and create an opportunity for fun and excitement for your students. Field trips can also present challenges and cause some worry and anxiety for staff, children, and families. Careful planning and an understanding of appro... Field Trip Planning
🎉Learning Comes to You: How to Schedule an Onsite Training for Your Team
09/18/2025Why bring onsite training to your center? Professional #development doesn’t have to mean sending #staff offsite or juggling individual training schedules. For a focused session on healthy learning environments, consider Safe and Sound: Creating Healthy Environments for Every Child; for practi... 🎉Learning Comes to You: How to Schedule an Onsite Training for Your Team
Group Training for Child Care Staff: What Directors Need to Know
06/08/2026Directors and administrators: this quick guide explains how to plan, assign, track, and proof group training for your #staff using the ChildCareEd Group Admin. You will find step-by-step ideas, common pitfalls, and simple ways to keep records ready for inspections. Good group training saves time, b... Group Training for Child Care Staff: What Directors Need to Know
🎈 Ready for Sunshine & Smiles? Discover Florida’s Favorite Training Bundles for Early Educators!
08/06/2025🎈Ready for Sunshine & Smiles? Discover Florida’s Favorite Training Bundles for Early Educators! Florida early childhood professionals can use professional development to strengthen their practice, but a training bundle should not be assumed to satisfy every provider’s lic... 🎈 Ready for Sunshine & Smiles? Discover Florida’s Favorite Training Bundles for Early Educators!
Unlock the Power of Group Admin: The Ultimate Tool for Child Care Leaders
08/25/2025Unlock the Power of Group Admin: The Ultimate Tool for Child Care Leaders Running a child care program is no small task—and directors and administrators need tools designed to simplify, support, and strengthen their teams. That’s where Group Admin comes in. This account supports... Unlock the Power of Group Admin: The Ultimate Tool for Child Care Leaders
Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
08/13/2026Wondering whether the 2026 CDA updates eliminate the observation that many candidates have prepared for? The short answer is no: some candidates may qualify for a credentialing decision without a Verification Visit, while others will still need the full review, observation, and reflective dialogue. ... Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
