Daily drop-off tears can leave children distressed, families unsure, and teachers carrying emotional pressure before the day has even begun. A consistent, relationship-based plan can help children move from separation to connection while strengthening your team’s confidence; explore Anxiety: S... How Can Teachers Tame Daily Drop-Off Tears and Support Children Through Separation Anxiety?
What happens in the first ten minutes after a child walks through your door can influence connection, regulation, and learning for hours afterward. A consistent arrival plan helps providers welcome families, support children through separation, and protect valuable teaching time; for a deeper profes... How Do the First Ten Minutes of Morning Arrival Shape the Rest of the Day?
The first day of kindergarten can bring excitement, fear, pride, and tears—sometimes all within the same hour. Child care providers can help children enter this milestone with greater confidence by using predictable routines, emotional language, play, and strong family partnerships; the Are Th... How Can Child Care Providers Support Kindergarten Emotions on the First Day of School?
In the realm of #early-childhood education, Michigan stands out with its commitment to excellence through the Great Start to Quality program. This Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) is a comprehensive initiative funded by the Department of Education, designed to measure and enhance th... Great Start to Quality in Michigan and ChildCareEd's Role in Advancement
ChildCareEd tiene una nueva clase de lectura emergente! ChildCareEd ofrece una clase práctica de alfabetización emergente para educadores de la primera infancia. El curso describe técnicas que puede aplicar de inmediato. Incluye lecturas en voz alta interactivas, actividades de... ChildCareEd tiene una nueva clase de lectura emergente!
If you run or work in child care in #Minnesota, you probably ask: how many hours of training do staff need each year? This short article answers that question, explains how to earn and record hours, and shows how #ChildCareEd can help your team. We also mention the #Develop Registry and tips for b... How many annual training hours do Minnesota child care providers need and how can ChildCareEd help?
Many North Dakota #providers save time by adding their #Registry ID to ChildCareEd, so completed #training #hours upload to the state automatically. This short guide shows why that matters, exact steps to add your ID, how uploads work, and how to avoid common mistakes. State requirements vary - chec... How do I add my ND Registry ID to my ChildCareEd account so my training hours upload automatically?
Children build tiny worlds with blocks, dress-up, gardens, and routines. These little worlds reveal what matters to them: friends, stories, smells, songs, and familiar rhythms. For Washington child care directors and providers, studying these small worlds helps you design kinder, fairer, and stron... What Can Washington Providers Learn from Children’s Own Little Worlds?
Many Florida preschool teachers ask: What do we do when a child keeps acting out, and a time-out does not help? This short guide gives practical, friendly ideas you can try tomorrow. It focuses on steps that teach skills, keep everyone safe, and build strong partnerships with families and the team. ... Challenging Behaviors in Florida Preschool Classrooms: What Works Beyond Time-Out?
Child care in #Florida is changing fast. This short article helps directors and #providers understand the most important new and upcoming news in the state and gives practical steps you can use today. Read on for laws, budget items, federal risks, workforce updates, and how training bundles can he... What new child care news in Florida should providers know and how can training help?