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How Can Child Care Providers Build Stronger Vocabulary During Storytime?
10/17/2026Storytime can do more than introduce a new book—it can give children meaningful chances to hear, understand, and use new words. Explore practical ways to make read-alouds more conversational and inclusive, and consider Reading Aloud and Storytelling for focused training in interactive reading ... How Can Child Care Providers Build Stronger Vocabulary During Storytime?
What Should Preschool Teachers Do When a Child Avoids Messy or Sensory Play?
10/17/2026A child who hangs back from finger paint or recoils from playdough may be communicating discomfort—not defiance. Learn practical ways to protect children’s sense of safety while keeping play accessible, and deepen your inclusive practice with Effective Approaches for Autism and Inclusion... What Should Preschool Teachers Do When a Child Avoids Messy or Sensory Play?
How Can Teachers Help Children Learn to Wait Without Becoming Frustrated?
10/17/2026Waiting for a favorite toy, a turn, or an adult’s attention can feel enormous to a young child—and challenging for the whole classroom. Build practical, compassionate strategies with From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills, a course that helps educat... How Can Teachers Help Children Learn to Wait Without Becoming Frustrated?
What Are the Best Ways to Introduce New Materials Without Overwhelming Young Children?
10/17/2026New materials can spark curiosity—or make a classroom feel unpredictable when too much changes at once. The Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers course offers practical guidance for planning inviting, purposeful centers, while The Best Promotion is Play deepens understanding of how play ... What Are the Best Ways to Introduce New Materials Without Overwhelming Young Children?
How Can Teachers Support Children Who Become Upset When They Lose a Game?
10/17/2026Losing can feel enormous to a young child, even when the game was meant to be tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills offers practical strategies for strengthening classroom practice. For a broader foundation in children’s social-emotional development, explore ... How Can Teachers Support Children Who Become Upset When They Lose a Game?
What Should Educators Do When a Child Has Trouble Following Classroom Expectations?
10/17/2026A child who struggles to follow classroom expectations may need clearer teaching, a more supportive routine, or help communicating—not simply another reminder. Explore practical ways to understand the behavior and teach the next step, and consider Viewing Guidance in a Positive Light for focus... What Should Educators Do When a Child Has Trouble Following Classroom Expectations?
How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Children to Stay Engaged During Independent Play?
10/17/2026When a child leaves a puzzle after two minutes or looks to an adult for the next idea, it can be hard to know whether to step in or step back. Thoughtful choices about the environment, materials, and adult support can help children sustain meaningful independent play while building confidence and pr... How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Children to Stay Engaged During Independent Play?
What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Understand Cause and Effect?
10/17/2026A block tower tumbles, a ball rolls, and a child immediately wants to try again: these everyday moments are the beginnings of causal reasoning. Child care providers can turn ordinary play into meaningful learning with simple, safe experiences and language that helps children notice what their action... What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Understand Cause and Effect?
How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Use Words During Conflict?
10/17/2026A toy dispute can turn into grabbing or shouting before a preschooler finds the words to explain what they need. With calm coaching and a few well-practiced phrases, teachers can help children communicate safely and begin solving problems together. For focused professional learning, explore You&rsqu... How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Use Words During Conflict?
What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Refuses to Clean Up?
10/17/2026When cleanup turns into a daily standoff, a small shift in how you prepare and respond can protect children’s dignity and keep the routine moving. The Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers course offers practical grounding in positive guidance and social-emotional development; for deeper... What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Refuses to Clean Up?
