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What Are Effective Ways to Help Children Remember Multi-Step Classroom Routines?
11/04/2026When children forget the second or third step of a routine, the result can be frustration for them and repeated reminders for staff—but the skill can be taught. Build predictable, manageable sequences with clear cues, practice, and visuals, and consider Every Moment Matters: Schedules and Tran... What Are Effective Ways to Help Children Remember Multi-Step Classroom Routines?
What Should Teachers Do When a Child Only Wants to Play With One Friend?
11/04/2026A child’s strong preference for one playmate can be a meaningful friendship—not a problem to fix—but it may also make group play and changing circumstances harder to navigate. Learn how to honor that bond while gently widening opportunities for connection, and explore Supporting So... What Should Teachers Do When a Child Only Wants to Play With One Friend?
What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Becomes Upset During Competitive Games?
11/04/2026A child’s tears or anger after losing can turn a lively game into a challenging moment for the whole group—but it can also become a powerful chance to teach coping skills. The From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills course offers practical approaches... What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Becomes Upset During Competitive Games?
How Can Preschool Teachers Support Children Who Need More Movement Throughout the Day?
11/04/2026When a preschooler is always on the move, the answer may not be another reminder to sit still—it may be a day designed with more chances to move. Learn practical ways to support children’s bodies, attention, and participation, and explore Balancing Physically Active Play in Child Care to... How Can Preschool Teachers Support Children Who Need More Movement Throughout the Day?
What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Build Confidence in Early Math?
11/04/2026A child who hesitates when asked to count may still be a curious mathematical thinker waiting for a low-pressure invitation. With playful routines, encouraging language, and room to try again, child care providers can help children see themselves as capable learners; the Early Mathematics Through Pl... What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Build Confidence in Early Math?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Ask Better Questions During Learning Activities?
11/04/2026Children’s questions can turn an ordinary block-building moment, read-aloud, or walk outdoors into deeper learning—but adults’ responses determine whether curiosity has room to grow. The Children at the Wheel: Emergent Curriculum course helps providers use children’s int... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Ask Better Questions During Learning Activities?
How Can Preschool Teachers Use Classroom Discussions to Build Critical Thinking?
11/04/2026Preschoolers’ questions, theories, and disagreements are more than lively classroom moments—they are opportunities to practice reasoning, listening, and revising ideas. Strengthen your daily conversations with the practical strategies in Teacher-Child Interactions for Stronger CLASS®... How Can Preschool Teachers Use Classroom Discussions to Build Critical Thinking?
What Can Preschoolers Learn From Pretend Grocery Shopping?
11/03/2026A pretend farmers market can turn a simple picture list into a lively lesson in noticing, matching, talking, and working together. With a few baskets, produce pictures, and thoughtful prompts, you can make everyday dramatic play purposeful without taking the fun out of it. Bring this experience into... What Can Preschoolers Learn From Pretend Grocery Shopping?
Why Can Observing the Same Tree Teach Preschoolers More Than a Nature Walk?
11/03/2026A lively nature walk can spark wonder, but returning to one familiar tree helps preschoolers see changes that a single outing can miss. With a simple observation routine, you can strengthen children’s scientific thinking while building language, comparison, and attention. Bring this experience... Why Can Observing the Same Tree Teach Preschoolers More Than a Nature Walk?
Why Do Some Preschoolers Struggle to Hear Rhyming Words?
11/03/2026When a child can name every pumpkin picture but cannot tell which words sound alike at the end, it can be hard to know what support to offer. A few playful adjustments can make rhyme easier to hear and give you practical ways to observe progress. Bring these skills into your classroom with ChildCare... Why Do Some Preschoolers Struggle to Hear Rhyming Words?
