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How Can Providers Ask About Family Traditions Without Making One Child the Spokesperson?
10/05/2026Family traditions can bring children’s home lives into the classroom, but asking one child to explain or represent a whole culture can feel uncomfortable and unfair. A thoughtful Bridging Cultures: Family Communication & Collaboration course offers child care providers strategies for cultu... How Can Providers Ask About Family Traditions Without Making One Child the Spokesperson?
How Can You Prepare an Autistic Child for a Small Change in the Arrival Routine?
10/05/2026A small shift at drop-off—such as a different greeting, classroom entrance, or first activity—can feel significant when a child is counting on a familiar sequence. With clear, respectful preparation, providers can help the child feel secure and participate without treating flexibility as... How Can You Prepare an Autistic Child for a Small Change in the Arrival Routine?
How Can You Give Coaching Feedback Without Treating One Teaching Style as the Only Right Way?
10/05/2026Strong coaching helps educators grow without asking them to become copies of one another. Explore how to ground feedback in children’s experiences, observable evidence, and shared professional goals—and consider the Coaching/Mentoring DEI course to strengthen inclusive, culturally respon... How Can You Give Coaching Feedback Without Treating One Teaching Style as the Only Right Way?
How Can Child Care Providers Talk With Families About Behavior Before the Next Incident?
10/05/2026A behavior conversation is easier when it begins before anyone is upset or hurt. Build a shared understanding with families through timely observations, respectful questions, and a practical plan; Heart-to-Heart Communication: Challenging Behaviors offers focused learning on partnering with parents ... How Can Child Care Providers Talk With Families About Behavior Before the Next Incident?
Why Is Hearing Syllables Different from Naming Letters?
10/05/2026When a preschooler claps the beats in “banana,” they are doing a different kind of literacy work than when they name the letter B—and both skills matter. Build a clearer bridge from sound play to print with Language and Literacy Foundations in Pre-K, a course that helps providers s... Why Is Hearing Syllables Different from Naming Letters?
How Can You Choose a Community Visitor Who Adds More Than a Photo Opportunity?
10/05/2026A memorable visitor can turn children’s curiosity about their neighborhood into meaningful learning—but only when the visit is planned with purpose. Explore how to choose a guest whose knowledge connects to children’s questions, then build the partnership skills through ChildCareEd... How Can You Choose a Community Visitor Who Adds More Than a Photo Opportunity?
How Can You Teach a New Word So Children Use It Beyond the Activity?
10/05/2026A child can trace “tent” perfectly and still not know how to use the word when building a blanket fort or looking at a picture book. Help new vocabulary travel from a planned activity into everyday talk with intentional modeling, repeated encounters, and playful practice. The Building Vo... How Can You Teach a New Word So Children Use It Beyond the Activity?
What Questions Keep a Preschool Science Conversation Going?
10/05/2026When a preschooler drops an object into water, the most valuable discovery may begin with your next question. Thoughtful prompts help children explain what they notice, test ideas, and listen to one another; the Teacher-Child Interactions for Stronger CLASS® Outcomes course offers practical ways... What Questions Keep a Preschool Science Conversation Going?
What Does a New Preschool Teacher Need Before Their First Solo Morning?
10/05/2026Your first solo morning can feel like a dozen small decisions arriving at once—but a few thoughtful preparations can make the room feel calmer for you and the children. Start with ChildCareEd’s First Week of School Checklist for Early Childhood Classrooms to organize setup, routines, and... What Does a New Preschool Teacher Need Before Their First Solo Morning?
How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
06/22/2026Summer is a chance for play, sunshine, and new learning. As a Michigan child care provider or director, you can help children continue building important skills throughout the summer while keeping learning fun and active. This article gives simple, practical steps you can use right away, including e... How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
