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How Can You Make a Design Activity Accessible to a Child with Cerebral Palsy?
09/24/2026A design activity gives children opportunities to imagine, choose, and create, and each child may need different tools or support to take part. Try the Design Your Own Beach Towel activity as a starting point, offering ways to select colors and patterns, use accessible art tools, or direct an adult&... How Can You Make a Design Activity Accessible to a Child with Cerebral Palsy?
Why Does a Toddler Need to Do It Again—and Again?
09/24/2026When a toddler asks for the same story, game, or block tower again, they may be practicing a skill, testing an idea, or finding comfort in something familiar. The All About My Toddler: Family Information Form can help you learn about favorite toys, routines, and comfort strategies at home, giving yo... Why Does a Toddler Need to Do It Again—and Again?
How Should You Respond When a Family Feels Their Baby’s Routine Is Being Ignored?
09/24/2026When a family feels their baby’s routine is being overlooked, start by listening to what they have noticed and asking which parts of care concern them most. Revisit the All About My Baby: Family Information Form together to update familiar routines and soothing strategies, then agree on how st... How Should You Respond When a Family Feels Their Baby’s Routine Is Being Ignored?
How Is Classroom Observation Different from Developmental Screening?
09/24/2026Classroom observations and developmental screening offer different kinds of information about a child, and understanding their purposes can help you communicate more clearly with families. Use the Parent Conference Notes form to organize observations of a child’s strengths and progress, record... How Is Classroom Observation Different from Developmental Screening?
Why Doesn’t a Handwashing Reminder Alone Close Germ-Control Gaps in Child Care?
09/24/2026A handwashing reminder is most useful when children have the supplies, time, and adult support to follow it. Display the Handwashing Steps Poster: Wet, Soap, Scrub, Rinse and Dry near the sink, then look at the routines around it: are supplies replenished, transitions paced realistically, and staff ... Why Doesn’t a Handwashing Reminder Alone Close Germ-Control Gaps in Child Care?
Why Do Predictable Routines Matter After a Child Experiences Stress?
09/24/2026After a frightening or disruptive experience, familiar routines and dependable adults can help a child feel more secure in everyday life. Knowing what comes next can make transitions feel more manageable, especially when adults explain changes calmly and respond to the child&... Why Do Predictable Routines Matter After a Child Experiences Stress?
How Can You Help an Autistic Preschooler Join a Group Game on Their Own Terms?
09/24/2026A group game can offer connection when children have choices about how to join, communicate, and take breaks. Try adapting the Bingo Cards – Farm Animals Edition by preparing the picture cards in advance, showing each animal as you name it, and welcoming pointing, matching, or watching before ... How Can You Help an Autistic Preschooler Join a Group Game on Their Own Terms?
What Should You Do When Children Keep Rejecting Your Planned Activities?
09/24/2026When children repeatedly turn away from carefully prepared activities, their responses can help you reconsider the timing, materials, level of challenge, or choices available. Start by watching what they choose instead and inviting them to share their ideas. During summer planning, the My Summer Buc... What Should You Do When Children Keep Rejecting Your Planned Activities?
How Can You Reopen a Learning Center Children Have Stopped Using?
09/24/2026A learning center that sits empty is an invitation to look closer: have children’s interests shifted, are materials hard to access, or does the space need a clearer purpose? Use the 5-Minute Classroom Reset Checklist to review everyday organization and readiness, then observe how children resp... How Can You Reopen a Learning Center Children Have Stopped Using?
What Should You Review When a Preschool Day Feels Constantly Rushed?
09/24/2026When every transition feels like a sprint, take a closer look at how the day’s pacing, routines, staffing, and classroom setup work together. Use the Teacher Self-Evaluation Checklist to reflect on classroom organization, expectations, and routines, then note when children and adults seem most... What Should You Review When a Preschool Day Feels Constantly Rushed?
