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Basic to Basics: Literacy Skills
09/23/2022I recently attended a seminar where pre-literacy skills and bilingualism were discussed. In follow-up I collected practical activities and training that child care professionals can use tomorrow. If you want a short professional course to build daily practice, see Reading Aloud and Storytelling and ... Basic to Basics: Literacy Skills
How can North Dakota child care programs lay reading foundations the right way?
07/07/2026Children in North Dakota start learning to read long before kindergarten. This article helps directors and providers plan simple, practical steps to build strong early reading skills. Why it matters: early reading foundations improve school readiness, behavior, and confidence. Two short reasons why ... How can North Dakota child care programs lay reading foundations the right way?
How can we teach letters, numbers, and early literacy to young children?
05/22/2026Teaching letters, numbers, and early literacy is part of daily care. Teaching #letters and #numbers helps #literacy in your #classroom when you use #play. This article gives clear, simple steps for child care providers and directors. You will find: why it matters, play-based ideas, room setups, an... How can we teach letters, numbers, and early literacy to young children?
How can Florida VPK teachers use FAST Star Early Literacy simply and well?
04/29/2026This short guide helps VPK directors and #teachers make FAST using Star Early Literacy easy and useful. You will learn what FAST is, who must give it, how to set up accounts, how to fit testing into your daily routine, and how to use results to plan teaching. The language is plain, and the steps are... How can Florida VPK teachers use FAST Star Early Literacy simply and well?
How can preschool programs build early literacy every day?
07/03/2026Young children learn to read by hearing lots of language, enjoying books, and by playing with sounds and letters. This article gives simple, practical steps child care providers and directors can use tomorrow to strengthen early #early #literacy #preschoolers skills. Short routines and playful activ... How can preschool programs build early literacy every day?
How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
07/17/2026Play is the engine of early childhood development and one of the most practical, evidence-informed ways child care programs can build #early #literacy skills. This article is designed for providers and directors who want concrete, classroom-ready strategies that use everyday play to strengthen oral ... How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
What simple early literacy activities really help children learn?
07/06/2026Every day you can help children grow into readers. For #preschoolers, building strong early #literacy and a love of #reading starts with short, fun activities. These simple habits—talking, singing, reading, and play—build #vocabulary and early #phonics work without pressure. This artic... What simple early literacy activities really help children learn?
Falling for Children's Books
09/29/2022It’s finally fall so let’s fill your bookshelf with some fabulous fall books! These books are full of vibrant pictures, rhyming text, and fun fall vocabulary words to keep children engaged and learning all about fall! https://www.tiktok.com/@hhchildcareed/video/7148833783389687082... Falling for Children's Books
Cute Fall Picture Ideas Teachers Can Try in the Classroom
04/27/2026Fall is a great time to make simple, cute photos that celebrate the season and show children’s learning. Try these ideas in your #classroom to welcome the season and make keepsakes. Use pictures to build vocabulary, fine motor skills, and classroom community. These photo ideas are low prep, ... Cute Fall Picture Ideas Teachers Can Try in the Classroom
Why do repeated books, songs, and activities help children master new concepts?
07/16/2026You know the scene: a preschooler insists on the same story, the same song, the same block challenge—again and again. That repetition isn’t boredom; it’s one of the most reliable engines of early learning. In this article for child care providers and directors I explain, with pract... Why do repeated books, songs, and activities help children master new concepts?
