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Rethinking School Family Events: Inclusive Ideas for Every Family
06/09/2026Bringing families together can feel tricky, but it is one of the best ways to build community at your school. This short guide gives practical steps and simple ideas you can use right away. You will find step-by-step tips for planning, low-pressure activities, how to include families in planning, an... Rethinking School Family Events: Inclusive Ideas for Every Family
What are age-appropriate Fourth of July activities for daycares?
07/15/2026Short, thoughtfully planned celebrations can keep young children safe, included, engaged, and learning during the Fourth of July. This guide helps directors and providers create a calm, meaningful holiday experience for #preschoolers using low-mess crafts, sensory choices, movement breaks, concrete ... What are age-appropriate Fourth of July activities for daycares?
Mexican-Themed Activities That Teach Culture and Creativity
06/11/2026Mexican-themed activities can be a joyful way to help young learners explore art, music, food, and history while building skills like fine motor work, vocabulary, and teamwork. Use short, respectful lessons and invite family voices when possible. How do Mexican-themed activities help childr... Mexican-Themed Activities That Teach Culture and Creativity
How can child care providers manage holiday excitement and big emotions in young children?
07/16/2026The holidays often bring joyful disruptions—extra visitors, bright decorations, unfamiliar traditions, schedule changes, and increased sensory stimulation. For young children, that excitement can quickly become fatigue, anxiety, overstimulation, or challenging behavior. Child care directors an... How can child care providers manage holiday excitement and big emotions in young children?
Pre-K Ideas for Play, Learning, and Development
05/27/2026Welcome, colleagues. This quick guide gives friendly, easy ideas to support young children through play. Put these tips right into your #preschool room so #play turns into #learning and strong #development. You can even add simple #STEM moments during free play. What simple play activities buil... Pre-K Ideas for Play, Learning, and Development
Winter Holiday Fun STEM Activities
12/08/2023Winter Holiday Fun STEM Activities Make the Grinch'es Heart Soften and Grow: All you need is a green balloon with a heart on it, a small water/soda bottle, some baking soda, and vinegar. SHAKE... and watch the heart grow! View the Activity on Pinterest What Color Pattern Grows You... Winter Holiday Fun STEM Activities
Professional Development Plans
11/10/2023Professional Development Plans in the Group Admin Did you know? ChildCareEd programs include a Group Admin Training Plan feature that lets program leaders export individualized Professional Development Plans (PDPs) showing assigned and completed learning, issued certificates, and renewal dates. Use... Professional Development Plans
How Can Oklahoma Early Educators Turn Daily Observations into Better Classroom Support?
05/22/2026Every day in your program gives clues about what each child needs next. This article shows simple steps Oklahoma teachers and directors can use to turn short, factual notes into better classroom supports. Read this as a friendly how-to for busy staff. In your #Oklahoma program, use #observation to s... How Can Oklahoma Early Educators Turn Daily Observations into Better Classroom Support?
Maryland Child Care Center Director: Requirements and Training
05/11/2026If you are a center director or want to become one in Maryland, this friendly guide is for you. It answers the big questions about education, training, licensing, and day-to-day tasks. This guide helps #Maryland child care #directors with #training, #licensing, and #ratios. Remember: state requireme... Maryland Child Care Center Director: Requirements and Training
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Wisconsin
07/26/2026What ChildCareEd’s Wisconsin Approval (TSO #68895) Means ChildCareEd is an officially recognized Training Sponsor Organization (TSO #68895) with the Wisconsin Registry, which verifies that our courses meet the training standards established by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Wisconsin
