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How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
07/22/2026Play is one of the most efficient, developmentally appropriate ways to strengthen emergent #literacy skills in early childhood settings. Want practical, classroom-ready strategies that boost vocabulary, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, and a love of books? Start with ChildCareEd’s sel... How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
Understanding Print Knowledge in Preschool
12/28/2021Research has shown that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their educational careers. Preschool teachers need to build that strong foundation for our children’s academic future success, or we will continue to see the current 30-million-word g... Understanding Print Knowledge in Preschool
Art Therapy
12/27/2021Have you ever considered using art therapy to help children guide their feelings? Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The creative process involved in express... Art Therapy
Do Toys Come Alive: How Can Pretend Play Spark Creativity in Your Daycare?
07/15/2026Toys do not need batteries or special effects to “come alive.” When educators arrange inviting spaces, provide open-ended materials, and encourage imagination, toddlers and preschoolers naturally give objects personalities, create stories, assign roles, and transform ordinary items into ... Do Toys Come Alive: How Can Pretend Play Spark Creativity in Your Daycare?
How can New York child care providers use art and creativity to help young children learn?
06/08/2026Art and creativity help children learn language, muscles, feelings, and thinking. This guide is for New York child care providers and directors. You will find clear steps for hands-on art, safe setups, ways to show learning, and ideas to include families and staff. The five most important words in... How can New York child care providers use art and creativity to help young children learn?
Fun Crayon Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
06/30/2026Crayons are cheap, safe, and full of learning power. When you add simple invitations and clear routines, crayon time becomes a chance to build small hands, language, and confidence. In this article you will find quick activities, the reason they matter, setup tips, safety notes, and ways to avoid ... Fun Crayon Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
How can seasonal activities (spring, summer, fall, winter) combine fun with clear educational goals?
07/16/2026As a director or provider, you know the year brings natural learning hooks: buds in spring, long days in summer, crunchy leaves in fall, and icy curiosities in winter. This article offers concrete, classroom-tested ideas that pair joyful play with measurable learning targets for #preschoolers. Each ... How can seasonal activities (spring, summer, fall, winter) combine fun with clear educational goals?
Teacher Grants for Classroom Supplies: What Educators Should Know
06/25/2026Many of us in early education pay for things out of pocket. This article helps directors and child care providers find money for supplies, write stronger applications, and manage funds well. You will read simple steps, places to look, and ideas to avoid mistakes. What types of grants pay fo... Teacher Grants for Classroom Supplies: What Educators Should Know
How can small changes make trauma-informed child care work in Florida?
05/05/2026Working with children who feel big emotions can be hard and rewarding. In Florida child care, small changes in routines, rooms, and how adults talk can help children feel safe and learn to calm down. This article shares easy steps you can try today. These ideas come from ChildCareEd resources like... How can small changes make trauma-informed child care work in Florida?
Which activities and routines best help children develop empathy, self-regulation, and resilience?
07/16/2026Young children learn most social and emotional skills through short, repeated experiences that are predictable, concrete, and supported by adults. This article gives child care providers and directors a practical playbook: daily routines, micro-activities, and team practices you can introduce this w... Which activities and routines best help children develop empathy, self-regulation, and resilience?
