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What Are Developmentally Appropriate Ways to Teach Preschoolers About Personal Responsibility?

What Are Developmentally Appropriate Ways to Teach Preschoolers About Personal Responsibility?

11/04/2026

Preschoolers learn responsibility through small, meaningful chances to make choices, care for themselves, and contribute to a group—not through lectures or expectations beyond their development. Explore practical ways to scaffold these skills, and consider Supporting Children’s Independe... What Are Developmentally Appropriate Ways to Teach Preschoolers About Personal Responsibility?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Follow Directions Without Constant Repetition?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Follow Directions Without Constant Repetition?

11/04/2026

Do you find yourself repeating the same reminder through cleanup, handwashing, or lining up? A few intentional changes can help children understand what to do and take part with greater confidence. For practical professional learning on positive guidance, explore Staying Positive: Guidance for Presc... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Follow Directions Without Constant Repetition?

What Are Simple Ways to Build Early Measurement Skills During Play?

What Are Simple Ways to Build Early Measurement Skills During Play?

11/04/2026

Children are already measuring when they compare whose tower is taller, decide whether a cup is full, or wonder which basket feels heavier. Build on that curiosity with Early Mathematics Through Play, a ChildCareEd course that offers practical ways to weave measurement and other math concepts into p... What Are Simple Ways to Build Early Measurement Skills During Play?

What Should Educators Do When a Child Becomes Distracted by Everything Around Them?

What Should Educators Do When a Child Becomes Distracted by Everything Around Them?

11/04/2026

When a child seems pulled toward every sound, movement, and object in the room, it can be hard to know whether to redirect, adjust the activity, or pause and observe. A thoughtful plan can help you support participation without mistaking a developing skill or an environmental mismatch for defiance. ... What Should Educators Do When a Child Becomes Distracted by Everything Around Them?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Manage Disappointment When Plans Change?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Manage Disappointment When Plans Change?

11/04/2026

A canceled playground visit, a substitute teacher, or a sudden schedule shift can feel enormous to a young child who was counting on what came next. Providers can help children feel understood and regain their footing with a calm, predictable response; the Self-Regulation & Change: Helping Child... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Manage Disappointment When Plans Change?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Learn to Compromise With Peers?

How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Learn to Compromise With Peers?

11/04/2026

When two children both want the same toy or have different plans for a game, a calm moment of adult coaching can turn tension into a lasting social skill. The focused You’re Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution course offers child care providers developmentally appropriate strat... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Learn to Compromise With Peers?

What Are Effective Ways to Help Children Remember Multi-Step Classroom Routines?

What Are Effective Ways to Help Children Remember Multi-Step Classroom Routines?

11/04/2026

When children forget the second or third step of a routine, the result can be frustration for them and repeated reminders for staff—but the skill can be taught. Build predictable, manageable sequences with clear cues, practice, and visuals, and consider Every Moment Matters: Schedules and Tran... What Are Effective Ways to Help Children Remember Multi-Step Classroom Routines?

What Should Teachers Do When a Child Only Wants to Play With One Friend?

What Should Teachers Do When a Child Only Wants to Play With One Friend?

11/04/2026

A child’s strong preference for one playmate can be a meaningful friendship—not a problem to fix—but it may also make group play and changing circumstances harder to navigate. Learn how to honor that bond while gently widening opportunities for connection, and explore Supporting So... What Should Teachers Do When a Child Only Wants to Play With One Friend?

What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Becomes Upset During Competitive Games?

What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Becomes Upset During Competitive Games?

11/04/2026

A child’s tears or anger after losing can turn a lively game into a challenging moment for the whole group—but it can also become a powerful chance to teach coping skills. The From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills course offers practical approaches... What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Becomes Upset During Competitive Games?

How Can Preschool Teachers Support Children Who Need More Movement Throughout the Day?

How Can Preschool Teachers Support Children Who Need More Movement Throughout the Day?

11/04/2026

When a preschooler is always on the move, the answer may not be another reminder to sit still—it may be a day designed with more chances to move. Learn practical ways to support children’s bodies, attention, and participation, and explore Balancing Physically Active Play in Child Care to... How Can Preschool Teachers Support Children Who Need More Movement Throughout the Day?

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