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National Learn About Butterflies Day
03/14/2023National Learn About Butterflies Day is commonly listed as March 14. Because observance calendars may vary, confirm the date with a current calendar before planning a themed event. Pinterest This is a great opportunity to learn about caterpillars and #butterflies. How can children investigate the... National Learn About Butterflies Day
Playground Safety
03/16/2023Outdoor physical play allows children to refine motor skills, engage in health-promoting exercise, and experience fresh air and sunlight. To promote playground safety, the National Program for Playground Safety recommends that child care programs consider four categories, represented by the S.A.F.E.... Playground Safety
First Aid and CPR Certification: What to Expect from Your Training Course
12/19/2023Child care providers play a crucial role in ensuring the #safety and well-being of children under their supervision. Accidents and emergencies can happen unexpectedly, making First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification a vital component of their skill set. In this article, we'll ... First Aid and CPR Certification: What to Expect from Your Training Course
Inside the Child Care Resource Center: How to Maximize Support for Families and Educators
04/23/2025Building trusting relationships with families supports children's learning. ChildCareEd offers trainings such as Community and Family Engagement in Childcare and Family Voices Matter: Tools for Meaningful Collaboration. These courses offer clear, practical strategies educators can use to partner wit... Inside the Child Care Resource Center: How to Maximize Support for Families and Educators
What Are the Social-Emotional Milestones From Birth to Age 5?
09/18/2026How can child care providers recognize social-emotional growth without turning development into a rigid checklist? This guide connects age-based milestones with responsive, relationship-centered practice, while CDA Subject Area 3: Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development offers 1... What Are the Social-Emotional Milestones From Birth to Age 5?
How Can Child Care Programs Build an Effective Social-Emotional Curriculum?
09/14/2026Children learn #emotions, relationships, and self-regulation through hundreds of small interactions each day—not through isolated lessons alone. A thoughtfully selected social-emotional curriculum can help providers create more responsive classrooms, strengthen family partnerships, and make pr... How Can Child Care Programs Build an Effective Social-Emotional Curriculum?
Why Is Social-Emotional Learning at the Heart of 2026 Classrooms?
09/14/2026What helps children feel secure enough to learn, cooperate, and recover from frustration? Social-emotional learning (SEL) gives child care providers practical ways to build those capacities every day. For a deeper, structured learning experience, explore CDA Subject Area 3, a 10-hour course focused ... Why Is Social-Emotional Learning at the Heart of 2026 Classrooms?
How Can I Celebrate Lunar New Year Respectfully and Effectively in My Classroom?
07/21/2026How Can I Celebrate Lunar New Year Respectfully and Effectively in My Classroom? Want to welcome the #Lunar festival in a way that builds cultural understanding, meets program goals, and supports every child’s sense of belonging? Celebrating Lunar New Year can strengthen classroom routines, t... How Can I Celebrate Lunar New Year Respectfully and Effectively in My Classroom?
How can I introduce inspiring women to preschoolers?
07/21/2026Want a simple, respectful way to help young children notice the contributions of women while strengthening your classroom practice? Introducing stories, play invitations, and low-prep STEM prompts builds empathy, vocabulary, and confidence in your learners—and it can be done in short, repeated... How can I introduce inspiring women to preschoolers?
How Can I Build a Diverse and Inclusive Classroom Library?
07/21/2026Every classroom library is an invitation: does yours tell every child "you belong here"? Building a truly diverse, accurate, and accessible collection takes intentional selection, community partnership, and everyday practices—skills this article will help you put into action. For a focused nex... How Can I Build a Diverse and Inclusive Classroom Library?
