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How can staff training and professional development improve my child care program?
07/06/2026Good staff learning starts small and grows. In this article you will learn clear steps to plan, run, and track training so your team feels supported and children get better care. Good #training for your #staff improves #quality for #children and builds #professionaldevelopment. State requirements ... How can staff training and professional development improve my child care program?
How can educators create SMART goals for teaching, classroom management, family engagement, and career growth?
07/16/2026Strong, trackable goals help teams change practice, improve child outcomes, and build staff confidence. This practical guide helps directors and teachers write and use #SMARTgoals across four priorities: #teaching, #classroom, #families, and #career. It combines proven coaching approaches, training-... How can educators create SMART goals for teaching, classroom management, family engagement, and career growth?
What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
06/10/2026Every day you juggle children, families, staff, and paperwork. Good leadership training gives you simple tools to lead with calm and confidence. This short guide is for child care directors and providers who want clear, practical steps. You will find ideas you can use right away, links to helpful tr... What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams?
07/22/2026How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams? Stronger teaching teams make classrooms calmer, families more confident, and children’s learning more consistent. If you're a director or lead teacher looking to reduce turnover, align practice across rooms, and boost daily instruction, start with short... How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams?
How can I become an effective early childhood mentor?
07/22/2026Ready to help colleagues grow while improving classroom quality? Becoming an effective mentor blends practical coaching skills, reflective practice, and clear program structures so you can support staff retention and better outcomes for children. A strong next step is completing a focused training l... How can I become an effective early childhood mentor?
How can directors support staff professional development goals so they actually change practice?
07/22/2026Are your staff development plans collecting dust or actually improving classroom practice? Directors who design short, measurable staff goals and pair them with job-embedded support see faster change in teacher behavior, stronger child outcomes, and better staff retention. Get started by rev... How can directors support staff professional development goals so they actually change practice?
Celebrate Juneteenth!
06/09/2022Coming up soon is the Juneteenth holiday. Come explore how it all started and how we still celebrate it today! In 1866, Union General Gordon Granger declared June 19 "a day of jubilee" and told people to celebrate with parades, picnics, and other fun events. But the first official Juneteent... Celebrate Juneteenth!
How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
07/16/2026The harvest season offers a natural opportunity to combine outdoor exploration, cultural learning, sensory discovery, and hands-on play. Child care providers and directors can create meaningful seasonal experiences by inviting children to examine leaves, pumpkins, seeds, grains, fruits, and other na... How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
07/17/2026Classroom traditions are predictable, emotionally rich routines that become part of a child’s identity and the culture of your program. For child care providers and directors, intentionally designing traditions supports attachment, belonging, and long-term memory—so children carry clas... How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
First Day Jitters
09/22/2022Everyone will get a case of the "first day jitters." Sometimes it's the kids, sometimes it's the teachers, and sometimes both! Owning up to the jitters is better than trying to hide them. I found a bunch of jitter activities that can help everyone. Some are awesome counting and graphing ideas that... First Day Jitters
