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How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Tell Their Own Stories About Family Life?
10/09/2026Every child carries stories about the people, routines, places, and moments that make life feel like theirs. Use the All About Me: First Day of School Worksheet as an optional starting point, inviting children to draw, dictate, or talk about something they enjoy, then follow their lead as they conne... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Tell Their Own Stories About Family Life?
How Can Toddler Classroom Jobs Build Early Math Beyond Counting?
10/09/2026Classroom jobs give toddlers opportunities to explore math as they help care for their shared space. Use the Toddler Classroom Helper Chart to introduce manageable roles, then invite children to match toys to labeled bins, sort blocks by shape, or compare which books fit on a shelf. Simple comments ... How Can Toddler Classroom Jobs Build Early Math Beyond Counting?
When Home and Classroom Behavior Differ, What Questions Should Parents Ask?
10/09/2026When a child seems settled at preschool but struggles at home—or the reverse—parents and educators can learn more by comparing specific situations with curiosity. Use the All About My Preschooler family information form to begin sharing routines, interests, and comfort needs, then ask: &... When Home and Classroom Behavior Differ, What Questions Should Parents Ask?
Are Holiday Word Searches Suitable for Children Learning English?
10/09/2026A holiday word search can be an optional language activity when it fits children’s interests, literacy skills, and family traditions. If you choose the Word Search – Christmas, introduce a few words through pictures and conversation, offer help finding them, and provide another theme for... Are Holiday Word Searches Suitable for Children Learning English?
How Can You Welcome a Family Who Joins Child Care Midyear?
10/09/2026A family joining your program midyear may be stepping into established routines, friendships, and classroom traditions all at once. Share the Meet the Teacher Template: Welcome Families in Style to introduce yourself and provide contact details, then invite caregivers to share their child’s in... How Can You Welcome a Family Who Joins Child Care Midyear?
How Can Child Care Programs Prepare Supplies for Respiratory Illness Season?
10/09/2026During respiratory illness season, missing tissues or an empty soap dispenser can interrupt the routines your program relies on. Use the Classroom Supply Inventory Resource Guide to review stock, identify replenishment needs, and assign regular supply checks so staff have essential materials availab... How Can Child Care Programs Prepare Supplies for Respiratory Illness Season?
Field Trip Emergencies: What Changes When You Are Away from the Center?
10/09/2026An emergency away from the center can require staff to coordinate supervision, communication, supplies, and decisions in an unfamiliar place. Use the Field Trip Safety Checklist for Child Care & Preschool alongside your program’s emergency procedures to review preparations and clarify resp... Field Trip Emergencies: What Changes When You Are Away from the Center?
How Can Child Care Providers Show Parents Progress Toward a Shared Learning Goal?
10/09/2026Families can better understand a shared learning goal when educators offer specific examples of their child’s progress and invite observations from home. Use the Today We Learned Teacher Sheet to share a classroom moment connected to the goal, then discuss what ... How Can Child Care Providers Show Parents Progress Toward a Shared Learning Goal?
What Should You Do When a Sticker Chart Upsets a Child?
10/09/2026A sticker chart is meant to encourage, but if a child feels ashamed, anxious, or singled out, pause and listen to what is upsetting them. When reviewing a tool such as the Sticker Reward Chart, consider whether the goal is manageable, how progress is discussed, and whether the child would benefit fr... What Should You Do When a Sticker Chart Upsets a Child?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Autistic Children Follow Routines Without Spoken Answers?
10/09/2026A child can show understanding of a routine through actions, gestures, pointing, or a communication device. Try using the Home Routine Cards with families to introduce familiar sequences, selecting relevant pictures and adapting them to the child’s classroom routine. Allow time to process each... How Can Child Care Providers Help Autistic Children Follow Routines Without Spoken Answers?
