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Why Does a Child Think Odd Numbers Are Always Smaller—and How Can Providers Help?
10/12/2026When a child says, “Odd numbers are smaller,” they may be revealing a pattern they have noticed—not simply making a mistake. Help them test that idea with hands-on pairing, conversation, and a practical Sorting Mat - Odd or Even; for a deeper look at how children learn through play... Why Does a Child Think Odd Numbers Are Always Smaller—and How Can Providers Help?
How Can Family Knowledge Shape Meaningful Community Learning Experiences?
10/12/2026Children’s neighborhoods are full of questions worth exploring—but the richest starting points often come from what families already know and do. A thoughtful Family Questionnaire can help you turn everyday family knowledge into relevant classroom investigations, and Coordinating with Co... How Can Family Knowledge Shape Meaningful Community Learning Experiences?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Families Replace a Daily Video with Shared Reading?
10/12/2026A familiar daily video can be a helpful pause in a busy family routine, but even a few minutes can become a warm, language-rich reading moment. The Supporting Families and Caregivers in Language and Literacy course offers practical ways to partner with caregivers and encourage literacy at home and i... How Can Child Care Providers Help Families Replace a Daily Video with Shared Reading?
How Can Family Knowledge Shape Meaningful Community Learning Experiences?
10/12/2026Children’s communities are full of places, people, skills, and stories that can bring learning to life—but families are often the best guides to what will feel relevant and welcoming. A thoughtful Family Questionnaire can help your team uncover those connections, and Coordinating with Co... How Can Family Knowledge Shape Meaningful Community Learning Experiences?
How Can After-School Programs Support Math Learning for Children with IEPs?
10/12/2026After a full school day, math support should build confidence—not add another layer of stress. With individualized strategies and a welcoming routine, after-school providers can reinforce a child’s learning goals while respecting their energy, strengths, and needs. The Individual Needs &... How Can After-School Programs Support Math Learning for Children with IEPs?
What Does Allergy Refresher Training Need to Cover Beyond a Food List?
10/12/2026A food list can identify known triggers, but it cannot tell a busy team how to prevent exposure, recognize a changing reaction, or coordinate a fast response. Refresh your program’s practices with Elijah’s Law: Allergy Awareness Training, which addresses prevention, response, and strateg... What Does Allergy Refresher Training Need to Cover Beyond a Food List?
What Do Missing-Number Problems Reveal About a Child’s Math Strategy?
10/12/2026A child who fills a blank in a number sequence is showing more than whether they remember the next number—they are offering a glimpse of how they think mathematically. Explore practical ways to notice those strategies, respond to common errors, and turn a quick activity into meaningful instruc... What Do Missing-Number Problems Reveal About a Child’s Math Strategy?
How Can You Praise a Child’s Coping Skills After a Meltdown?
10/12/2026A meltdown can leave everyone feeling depleted—but the moments of recovery offer a powerful chance to help a child notice what they managed to do. Learn how specific, respectful praise can reinforce coping without rewarding the meltdown itself, and explore ChildCareEd’s Opportunity for G... How Can You Praise a Child’s Coping Skills After a Meltdown?
How Can Preschool Bingo Build Reasoning Beyond Naming Shapes?
10/12/2026When preschoolers play shape bingo, are they only matching pictures—or learning to notice, compare, and explain? With a few intentional prompts, bingo can turn familiar shape names into meaningful early geometry and conversation. Explore The Best Promotion is Play to deepen your strategies for... How Can Preschool Bingo Build Reasoning Beyond Naming Shapes?
Teaching Syllables Through Play: What Should Preschoolers Notice?
10/12/2026When preschoolers clap, tap, or sort a word into its spoken beats, they are building an early literacy skill without needing to read a single letter. The Science of Reading Foundations in the Pre-K Classroom course offers a broader look at phonological awareness and other early literacy foundations;... Teaching Syllables Through Play: What Should Preschoolers Notice?
