Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children understand their feelings, build relationships, and make good choices. These skills are just as important as learning letters and numbers. When educators support SEL in the classroom, children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. This guide ex... How to Support Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children understand their feelings, build relationships, and make good choices. These skills are just as important as learning letters and numbers. When educators support SEL in the classroom, children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. This guide ex... How to Support Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
If you work in child care in California, you may hear the words “Child Development Program Director.” This usually means you are leading a child care and development program and holding (or working toward) the Child Development Program Director Permit from the California Commission on Te... Child Development Program Director California
If you work in child care in Nevada, you may hear someone say, “Make sure you’re on the Registry.” That is because the Registry is a statewide system that helps early childhood professionals keep track of their training and education in one place. You can think of it like a profes... What Is the Nevada Registry?
Why Does a Positive Classroom Make Such a Big Difference? A positive classroom does more than feel nice—it helps children learn, grow, and feel safe every day. When children feel welcomed and respected, they are more likely to participate, build friendships, and enjoy learning. For early chil... How a Positive Classroom Changes Everything
When working with young children, keeping them healthy is a top priority. Recently, you may have heard about a virus called Mpox, which used to be called Monkeypox. While it might sound scary, having the right information helps you keep your daycare or classroom safe. This article will explain what... What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care
Why Do Some Children Need a Different Plan? Every child is unique. Some children #learn how to share and follow rules very quickly. Other children have "extra needs." These children might have a disability, or they might just learn differently. When a child struggles to follow the group, it is not ... Supporting the Individual: Creating Behavior Plans for Children with Extra Needs
The Power of the Words You Choose Have you ever noticed how a child reacts when you say "No!" or "Stop that!"? Often, they might stop for a second, but they don't really #learn what to do instead. In #early-childhood education, we are learning that the way we speak can change how a child acts. Whe... Words Matter: How Positive Language Changes Child Behavior
Why the CDA is Your Ticket to Success? Becoming a lead teacher is a big step. It means you are ready to take charge of a classroom. You are ready to lead other teachers. Most of all, you are ready to help children learn in the best way. One of the best ways to reach this goal is to earn your Child... The Lead Teacher Leap: How a CDA Unlocks Higher Pay and More Responsibility.
Why the CDA is Still Your Best Choice Early childhood education is a very special field. It is a job where you help shape the future every day. Because this work is so important, families and schools want to know that you have the right skills. This is where the Child Development Associate (CDA) Cr... The CDA in 2026: Why It’s Still the Gold Standard for Early Educators