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Why Does Kindergarten Get Harder After the First Few Weeks?
10/16/2026The first days of kindergarten may be full of excitement, with tears, irritability, or resistance appearing weeks later as unfamiliar routines and daily demands begin to feel tiring. Revisit the First Day Feelings Check-In Worksheet for Kindergarten as an optional conversation starter, inviting chil... Why Does Kindergarten Get Harder After the First Few Weeks?
How Can You Help Children Recognize and Find Classroom Supplies?
10/16/2026When children can identify, locate, and return classroom supplies, everyday routines become opportunities to build confidence and independence. Use pictures from Back-to-School Sorting: Belongs at School or Not? to start conversations about familiar materials, then help children find the real items ... How Can You Help Children Recognize and Find Classroom Supplies?
How Can Child Care Programs Charge Devices Safely During Fire Prevention Week 2026?
10/16/2026A tablet charging beside a stack of art paper is a reminder that device storage and charging deserve attention in classroom safety planning. As your program reviews practices for Fire Prevention Week, use the Classroom Supply Inventory Resource Guide to organize a review of devices and charging supp... How Can Child Care Programs Charge Devices Safely During Fire Prevention Week 2026?
How Can Kindergarten Rules Support Children Who Need Different Levels of Help?
10/16/2026When one kindergarten rule fits some children but frustrates others, the answer is not to lower expectations—it is to make expectations understandable and achievable. Explore practical ways to teach shared classroom norms while adapting the supports each child needs; for a deeper foundation in... How Can Kindergarten Rules Support Children Who Need Different Levels of Help?
How Can Pretend Store Play Teach School-Age Children Money Skills?
10/16/2026When children run a pretend store, they practice far more than counting coins: they make choices, compare prices, communicate, and solve everyday problems. For providers ready to plan engaging, age-appropriate experiences, ChildCareEd’s 45-Hour School Age Curriculum offers broader training in ... How Can Pretend Store Play Teach School-Age Children Money Skills?
How Can Child Care Providers Make Christmas Classroom Activities Optional and Inclusive?
10/16/2026Christmas activities can create enjoyable learning moments, but families differ in whether and how they celebrate. If you offer the Word Search – Christmas, make it one optional choice for children whose literacy skills fit the activity, alongside equally engaging alternatives with other theme... How Can Child Care Providers Make Christmas Classroom Activities Optional and Inclusive?
What Should a Mentor Review During a New Teacher’s First Month?
10/16/2026A new teacher’s first month is full of small decisions that shape children’s safety, relationships, and learning—and no one should have to navigate it alone. A thoughtful mentor review turns everyday questions into manageable learning goals; ChildCareEd’s Teacher Mentoring in... What Should a Mentor Review During a New Teacher’s First Month?
How Can Family Child Care Providers Adapt Arrival Routines for an IEP or IFSP?
10/16/2026Arrival can be a busy handoff and a demanding transition for a child who needs individualized support. Consider using the Toddler Room Labels to make familiar materials and storage locations easier to identify, adapting their placement and presentation to the child’s needs and agreed supports.... How Can Family Child Care Providers Adapt Arrival Routines for an IEP or IFSP?
Is a Child Ready for Letter and Number Tracing?
10/16/2026A child’s interest in writing can be exciting—but readiness is about more than holding a crayon or completing a worksheet. Explore the developmental signs that help you choose an appropriate next step, and consider Letter & Number Planning in Child Care for practical ways to plan ind... Is a Child Ready for Letter and Number Tracing?
What Should You Do When a Child Disagrees with the Feeling You Named?
10/16/2026When a child says, “I’m not mad—I’m sad,” that correction is not a setback; it is useful information and an opening for connection. Strengthen your responses with Opportunity for Growth: Emotional Development, a focused course that helps providers understand children&rs... What Should You Do When a Child Disagrees with the Feeling You Named?
