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How can North Dakota providers celebrate America’s 250th in age-appropriate ways?
06/11/2026America’s 250th is a big chance to celebrate with children in simple, kind, and learning-rich ways. This article helps North Dakota child care providers and directors plan age-appropriate activities that are safe, respectful, and fun. Use short activities tied to one clear goal each time. For ... How can North Dakota providers celebrate America’s 250th in age-appropriate ways?
Celebrating Friendship in Child Care on Best Friends Day
06/10/2026Best Friends Day (June 8) is a great chance to help children notice kindness and practice making friends. Child care leaders and teachers can plan short, joyful activities that teach skills like sharing, taking turns, and saying kind words. For background and ideas about this holiday, see National B... Celebrating Friendship in Child Care on Best Friends Day
Happy Groundhog Day
02/03/2023Happy Groundhog Day National Days Calendar - An early American reference to Groundhog Day can be found in a diary entry by storekeeper James Morris, dated February 4th, 1841, of Berks County, Pennsylvania. “Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the German... Happy Groundhog Day
Nurturing Safe and Engaging Experiences: The Essential Role of Child Supervision in Houston's Summer Activities
05/21/2023With the arrival of summer, Houston, Texas blossoms into a lively hub of diverse recreational activities. Childcare providers have the opportunity to turn these activities into enriching experiences through field trips. However, these must be paired with vigilant child supervisio... Nurturing Safe and Engaging Experiences: The Essential Role of Child Supervision in Houston's Summer Activities
How can we use nature-based learning through Minnesota's outdoor seasons?
05/13/2026Introduction Minnesota gives us four very different seasons. Each season is a chance to teach outside. Nature helps kids move, think, and feel calm. For child care leaders and directors, using the outdoors means better learning and happier kids. In your planning, bring simple tools, clear rules, an... How can we use nature-based learning through Minnesota's outdoor seasons?
Summer Field Trips for Daycares in North Carolina
05/20/2026Summer #fieldtrips in #NorthCarolina need smart planning for #safety, #outdoorplay, and #learning. This article gives simple steps, ideas, and links you can use today. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Short, well-planned trips build kids' curiosity, language, c... Summer Field Trips for Daycares in North Carolina
How can child care programs support cognitive development through problem-solving activities?
07/15/2026Young children strengthen cognitive skills each time they work through a meaningful challenge—balancing a block tower, fitting puzzle pieces together, negotiating roles during dramatic play, predicting what will happen in a science activity, or determining how many plates are needed at snack. ... How can child care programs support cognitive development through problem-solving activities?
Is the Lost Art of Letting Children Figure It Out Worth Rediscovering?
07/22/2026Are we shortchanging young learners by stepping in too fast? Letting children work through small challenges builds durable #confidence, real #independence, and stronger #problemsolving skills—but it takes intention and a classroom design that supports safe risk-taking. If you want prac... Is the Lost Art of Letting Children Figure It Out Worth Rediscovering?
How can we use team activities to help preschoolers learn and cooperate?
06/18/2026Team activities are short, fun games and routines that help children practice working together. This article gives simple, ready-to-use ideas for directors and child care providers. You will find easy games, planning tips, inclusion strategies, and common mistakes to avoid. Try one idea tomo... How can we use team activities to help preschoolers learn and cooperate?
How Can We Create Spaces That Invite Conversation Instead of Conflict?
07/22/2026Too many classroom scuffles start before a word is spoken; intentional design can flip that script. If you want fewer fights and more problem-solving talk, practical changes to layout, materials, and staff routines make the room do the teaching for you. To get started fast, consider courses like You... How Can We Create Spaces That Invite Conversation Instead of Conflict?
