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How Can Drawing and Dictation Help Children Respond to Juneteenth?
09/23/2026When children draw what freedom, fairness, or community means to them, their ideas can open the door to thoughtful Juneteenth learning. The Juneteenth Writing & Drawing resource offers a simple way for children to complete sentence prompts and illustrate their thinking, while Cultures in the Cla... How Can Drawing and Dictation Help Children Respond to Juneteenth?
How Can Coloring Pages Spark Meaningful Historical Conversations About Juneteenth?
09/23/2026A coloring page can be more than a quiet-time activity—it can open a thoughtful, age-appropriate conversation about history, freedom, and community. Use the Cultures in the Classroom course to build practical knowledge for honoring diversity and fostering acceptance, then adapt the strategies ... How Can Coloring Pages Spark Meaningful Historical Conversations About Juneteenth?
How Can Early Childhood Programs Introduce Juneteenth in Developmentally Appropriate Ways?
09/23/2026Juneteenth gives early childhood professionals an opportunity to help children explore freedom, fairness, family, and community through experiences they can understand. Begin with the Strength in Differences: Cultural Diversity course to strengthen culturally responsive practice and support thoughtf... How Can Early Childhood Programs Introduce Juneteenth in Developmentally Appropriate Ways?
How Can Juneteenth Symbols Build Visual Memory in Young Children?
09/23/2026Children remember what they have a chance to notice, name, and revisit—and meaningful images can make a Juneteenth lesson more memorable. Try the Juneteenth Picture Match to support picture matching and vocabulary with words such as freedom, family, kindness, love, hope, and celebrate. For a d... How Can Juneteenth Symbols Build Visual Memory in Young Children?
How Can Child Care Programs Celebrate Juneteenth Through Respectful, Child-Centered Art?
09/23/2026Meaningful Juneteenth art experiences can help children explore freedom, belonging, and community without reducing the holiday to a decoration or a party theme. Pair a thoughtful classroom plan with Strength in Differences: Cultural Diversity to deepen staff knowledge about cultural competency and i... How Can Child Care Programs Celebrate Juneteenth Through Respectful, Child-Centered Art?
The Role of Safe Sleep Practices in Reducing SIDS Risk
09/12/2024Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) remains an important concern for parents and caregivers. Safe #sleep practices can reduce preventable sleep-related risks. Consistent #safety routines support infant #health, responsive #care, and ongoing staff #training. Understanding safe sleep practices ... The Role of Safe Sleep Practices in Reducing SIDS Risk
What Should Teachers Do When Children Compete for Adult Praise and Attention?
10/12/2026When children interrupt, perform, or compete to be the one the teacher notices, the room can quickly feel like a contest—and every child deserves to feel seen without having to win. A relationship-centered approach helps teachers understand what children are communicating, share attention more... What Should Teachers Do When Children Compete for Adult Praise and Attention?
Trauma-Informed Care: Why Your Classroom Isn’t Complete Without a Little Extra Empathy
12/24/2024Trauma-informed practice recognizes that adversity can affect a child’s sense of safety, relationships, and participation in learning. Educators can strengthen responsive care through professional development, such as Trauma-Sensitive Care: Supporting Young Children with Empathy and Brighter F... Trauma-Informed Care: Why Your Classroom Isn’t Complete Without a Little Extra Empathy
How Can Early Childhood Educators Build Personal and Professional Resilience?
07/26/2026Feeling stretched thin as a caregiver? Building practical resilience can reduce #burnout, improve classroom interactions, and help you stay effective for the children who depend on you. If burnout is making it difficult to regain balance, explore practical ways for early educators to find balance ag... How Can Early Childhood Educators Build Personal and Professional Resilience?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Children’s Mental Wellness?
09/14/2026Children’s mental wellness grows through everyday experiences of safety, connection, play, and responsive care. Strengthen your classroom practices with Early Emotional Wellness, a practical course that helps providers recognize mental health indicators and create a positive emotional climate;... How Can Child Care Providers Support Children’s Mental Wellness?
