This short guide helps child care leaders plan hands-on, low-prep summer activities that mix #summer #preschool #sensory #art #science learning with strong safety routines. Use the ideas below to build week-long blocks, small-group stations, or quick 10–20 minute invitations. Remember: state r... Summer Preschool Activities for Art, Science, and Sensory Play
Math stories are a fun way to learn how we use numbers in our day-to-day life. Try out H&H's first math story and let us know what think about it. Click here to email me about the math. Want more? Suggestions welcome! Below are some activities to encourage math in the early childhood c... Math Stories
Young children build big brains with small, playful moments. This article gives childcare providers and directors a friendly, simple plan to add short, hands-on math times to your day. You will find why early math matters, easy activities by age, tips for planning and checking progress, and common... How Can I Use Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers Every Day?
Cinco de Mayo can be a happy, short, and meaningful day in your #classroom when you plan with respect and clear goals. Keep celebrations simple, invite family voices, and focus on music, art, stories, and food that teach rather than stereotype. Use materials you already have and set up a few short s... How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Your Center or Daycare
National Ice Cream Day is a fun way to bring play, learning, and sweet memories into your child care center. Preschoolers love hands-on activities, and an ice cream theme is easy to connect to math, science, language, art, and social skills. For ready-to-use ideas and step-by-step center plans, s... National Ice Cream Day: Sweet Activities for Preschoolers
Teaching young children to notice #colors, #shapes, and #numbers is easy when you use play. This article helps child care providers and directors in #Michigan learn simple ways to teach these ideas using short games, daily routines, and hands-on materials. You will find ready-to-use ideas, links t... How can I teach colors, shapes & numbers through play in Michigan classrooms?
Children learn best when activities are simple, hands-on, and part of the day. This article gives child care providers practical ideas you can use right away. You will find short plans, safety notes, and ways to measure success. Two short reasons why this matters: 1) Early activities shape brain gr... How can classroom activities support early learning?
Introduction: What is World Heart Day and why should child care professionals pay attention? World Heart Day is an annual global campaign created by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness that cardiovascular disease (CVD) — including heart disease and stroke — is the leading cause... World Heart Day
Outdoor play supports children’s physical development, confidence, exploration, and learning, but playgrounds also contain predictable hazards that child care directors and providers must manage consistently. This guide offers practical, evidence-based strategies for protecting infants, toddle... How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe for infants through school-age children?
Working in hot weather takes planning and teamwork. This short guide is for Nevada child care directors and teachers who want clear, practical steps to keep kids cool and safe. You will see numbered checklists, simple routines, and quick actions to use today. This matters because young bodies heat u... How can Nevada early childhood educators keep classrooms safe in hot weather?