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Pumpkin, Leaves, and Apples: Fall Activities for Preschoolers
05/29/2026Fall is a wonderful time to use pumpkins, leaves, and apples for hands-on learning. These materials are cheap, seasonal, and full of learning power. This short guide helps child care providers pick easy activities, keep children safe, and build skills in a #playful way. Try one idea, notice what chi... Pumpkin, Leaves, and Apples: Fall Activities for Preschoolers
How can Texas childcare providers use wildlife and outdoor discovery to teach young children?
04/30/2026Outdoor learning in Texas is a big chance to help young learners grow. When children are outside, they move, ask questions, and use all their senses. This article gives clear ideas, safety tips, and easy lessons for child care teams who want to bring wildlife and outdoor discovery into daily play an... How can Texas childcare providers use wildlife and outdoor discovery to teach young children?
Indoor and Outdoor Activities for School-Age Children
06/17/2026As a caring colleague you want fun, simple plans for your #schoolage group. Good activities mix learning, movement, and friendship. Use both #indoor and #outdoor time each day to help kids grow their bodies, brains, and social skills. Short play bursts and hands-on projects work best for busy schedu... Indoor and Outdoor Activities for School-Age Children
February is Black History Month
02/22/2023February is #Black_History Month! Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate Black people’s achievements and contributions throughout history. Children of all ages notice physical differences like skin color. Fortunately, children are never too young to learn about the beauty of... February is Black History Month
How Can We Teach Young Children the Difference Between Fair and Equal?
07/21/2026Do you notice children saying “that’s not fair” and want clearer ways to teach what they mean? Helping young learners grasp the difference between being #fair and being #equal strengthens empathy, classroom cooperation, and long‑term social reasoning. For a practical next... How Can We Teach Young Children the Difference Between Fair and Equal?
Black History Month
09/23/2022Black History Month Black History Month is an annual observance that centers the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history and to the development of childhood education and community life. Its origins in Carter G. Woodson's Negro History Week establish teaching and public recognition as es... Black History Month
How can Minnesota child care programs welcome Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking families?
06/30/2026Welcome! This short guide helps child care leaders and providers make families feel safe, seen, and included. Many children in Minnesota grow up in Somali, Hmong, or Spanish-speaking homes. When we welcome families well, children learn better and families trust our programs. This work is about respe... How can Minnesota child care programs welcome Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking families?
How can child care programs support diversity and inclusion?
06/04/2026Every day in child care we meet children from many places, families, and languages. This article helps directors and providers make clear, kind, and doable plans to support #diversity and #inclusion in your program. You will find why it matters, easy steps to try, ways to work with families, and how... How can child care programs support diversity and inclusion?
How can songs and stories encourage toddler language development?
07/16/2026Young children learn language by experiencing it through repeated songs, familiar rhymes, predictable story lines, and warm moments of shared attention. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies for using music and storytelling to strengthen toddle... How can songs and stories encourage toddler language development?
How Can Teachers Support Language and Literacy Every Day?
04/26/2026Every day in your program there are small chances to help children grow strong #language skills and early #literacy. You do not need long lessons. Use short moments to talk, read, sing, and play with children. Simple actions build big results for little learners: #read, #play, and work with #famil... How Can Teachers Support Language and Literacy Every Day?
