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How does sleep help toddlers' brains grow in Michigan daycares?
05/19/2026Sleep matters for every child in your care. Good rest helps children learn, behave, and stay healthy. In this article, we explain why sleep supports brain growth, what strong nap routines look like in a Michigan #daycare, how staff can reduce wake-up meltdowns, and when to work with families or heal... How does sleep help toddlers' brains grow in Michigan daycares?
Rainy Days: New Ways to Play
12/23/2021An extended period indoors could make it challenging to sustain four-year-olds’ engagement while also providing opportunities for physical activity. Intentional planning can address both needs by balancing developmentally appropriate movement with opportunities for focused engagement. What in... Rainy Days: New Ways to Play
How Can Child Care Providers Teach Children to Choose Clothing for Weather and Activities?
09/23/2026Helping children choose clothing for the weather and planned activities turns an everyday transition into meaningful science, language, and independence practice. Pair the hands-on Summer Clothing Sort with Basic Science in Early Childhood to strengthen your ability to guide observation, prediction,... How Can Child Care Providers Teach Children to Choose Clothing for Weather and Activities?
No Playground Today! Rainy Day Activities for Kids All Ages.
08/27/2026Rainy days can bring restless bodies, disrupted routines, and understandable teacher fatigue—but they can also become rich opportunities for connection and learning. The Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather course helps providers plan varied indoor experiences while earning three h... No Playground Today! Rainy Day Activities for Kids All Ages.
Is Your Preschool Day Too Sedentary—and How Can You Tell?
09/29/2026A preschool day can look busy while still leaving children seated for long stretches—especially during circle time, meals, transitions, and table activities. Learn how to spot the patterns and make practical schedule changes, and explore Balancing Active Play in Child Care for deeper strategie... Is Your Preschool Day Too Sedentary—and How Can You Tell?
Rainy Fall Day? 12 Indoor Activities Preschoolers Won’t Want to Stop
08/18/2026Rainy fall days can stretch a preschool classroom’s energy, but they also create opportunities for movement, creativity, inquiry, and connection. These 12 activities offer practical ways to keep children engaged while strengthening your planning skills; for a deeper, structured approach, explo... Rainy Fall Day? 12 Indoor Activities Preschoolers Won’t Want to Stop
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Explore Weather Indoors and Outdoors?
09/23/2026Weather is a science lab that arrives every day—sometimes outside the door, sometimes at the window. Build a playful routine with Building Early Science Foundations to strengthen your skills in supporting children’s inquiry, and explore Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather fo... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Explore Weather Indoors and Outdoors?
How Can Child Care Programs Protect Preschool Playtime When the Schedule Gets Crowded?
09/29/2026When every part of the preschool day feels spoken for, play is often the first thing squeezed—and children lose more than a few minutes of fun. A deliberate schedule can protect meaningful play while still making room for meals, rest, transitions, and required routines; The Best Promotion is P... How Can Child Care Programs Protect Preschool Playtime When the Schedule Gets Crowded?
What No-Prep Activities Can Busy Early Childhood Teachers Use Tomorrow?
08/24/2026When the schedule changes, staffing is tight, or the planned activity falls apart, you still need meaningful ways to engage young children. These no-prep ideas use everyday materials, teacher language, and the #classroom environment itself; for deeper guidance on purposeful preschool planning, explo... What No-Prep Activities Can Busy Early Childhood Teachers Use Tomorrow?
Celebrate the Joy of Reading on National Book Lovers Day
08/03/2024National Book Lovers Day is an occasion that invites readers of #all-ages to celebrate the value of #books and the enjoyment they bring. Observed annually on August 9, it highlights reading's contribution to personal #growth, imagination, and understanding of the world. For children, who are in the... Celebrate the Joy of Reading on National Book Lovers Day
