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How Can Child Care Providers Support a Grieving Child During Their First Holiday Season?
10/08/2026The first holiday season after a death can make familiar songs, routines, and celebrations feel unexpectedly difficult for a child—and for the adults caring for them. A steady, compassionate approach leaves room for different feelings and ways of participating. Share the Home Routine Cards wit... How Can Child Care Providers Support a Grieving Child During Their First Holiday Season?
How Can Child Care Programs Coordinate Staff Breaks With the Daily Schedule?
10/08/2026Reliable break coverage helps educators rest while children continue receiving attentive care. Use the Classroom Schedule Templates: Plan Your Day with Ease to map daily routines, then coordinate a separate staff coverage plan around transitions, meals, and other busy periods. For practical learning... How Can Child Care Programs Coordinate Staff Breaks With the Daily Schedule?
How Can You Choose Classroom Jobs a Toddler Is Ready to Try?
10/08/2026A toddler who proudly returns one block or carries a cloth is discovering that their contribution matters. Start with the child’s current skills and interests, then use the Toddler Classroom Helper Chart to introduce a manageable job, such as helping put away toys or books. Offer a simple demo... How Can You Choose Classroom Jobs a Toddler Is Ready to Try?
What Safety Information Should Child Care Floaters Review in Every Room?
10/08/2026Walking into an unfamiliar classroom mid-shift can leave even an experienced floater guessing—and a missed detail can affect children’s safety. A consistent handoff helps floaters understand who is present, individual care needs, supervision responsibilities, and room-specific procedures... What Safety Information Should Child Care Floaters Review in Every Room?
When Several Infants Seem Ill, What Should Staff Document?
10/08/2026When several babies become unwell around the same time, careful documentation helps staff notice patterns, respond consistently, and communicate clearly. Use the Infant Daily Report: Feeding, Diaper & Nap Tracker to track routine care alongside your program’s illness records, where staff d... When Several Infants Seem Ill, What Should Staff Document?
How Can Head Start Providers Welcome Children with Different Communication Needs?
10/08/2026Every child deserves to feel understood from the first greeting, whether they communicate with speech, gestures, pictures, signs, or a device. Head Start teams can use the All About Me: First Day of School Worksheet as a flexible introduction, inviting children to draw, point, dictate, or use their ... How Can Head Start Providers Welcome Children with Different Communication Needs?
Bad Weather on a Field Trip: When Should Child Care Programs Change the Plan?
10/08/2026One storm alert can turn a joyful outing into a safety decision, making a shared plan essential for staff. Use the Field Trip Safety Checklist for Child Care & Preschool alongside your program’s weather and emergency procedures to review preparations and clarify responsibilities before dep... Bad Weather on a Field Trip: When Should Child Care Programs Change the Plan?
How Should Child Care Providers Respond When a Parent’s Sleep Request Conflicts with Safe Sleep Practice?
10/08/2026When a parent requests a sleep position or item that conflicts with safe sleep practice, a clear, caring conversation can protect both the infant and your relationship with the family. Use the All About My Baby: Family Information Form to learn about familiar routines and soothing preferences, then ... How Should Child Care Providers Respond When a Parent’s Sleep Request Conflicts with Safe Sleep Practice?
What Are Educational Apps Replacing in Preschool—and What Should They Replace?
10/08/2026Educational apps can introduce children to new ideas, but their value depends on what they displace in the preschool day. Use the Indoor & Outdoor Kids Activity Calendar as a starting point for planning varied experiences, then ask what an app would add and which activity would lose time. For a ... What Are Educational Apps Replacing in Preschool—and What Should They Replace?
How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
06/15/2026Positive guidance helps adults teach toddlers the social and emotional skills they need to play, share, and calm down. This short guide is for child care providers and directors who want practical steps you can use tomorrow. You will find simple lists, room and routine ideas, words to say in the m... How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
