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Does a Child Understand Where Reading Starts on the Page?
10/05/2026A child may love story time and still be unsure where the words begin—or which way to follow them. Try sharing Emergent Readers – Shapes and inviting children to show where you should start reading, then model following the words as you read together. These small exchanges can help you n... Does a Child Understand Where Reading Starts on the Page?
How Can Daily Infant Reports Become a Two-Way Conversation?
10/05/2026When an infant cannot yet tell you about the day, a thoughtful report helps families feel connected—and gives educators valuable insight in return. Use the Infant Daily Report: Feeding, Diaper & Nap Tracker to share daily care updates, then invite families to describe changes at home, ask ... How Can Daily Infant Reports Become a Two-Way Conversation?
What Should You Say When a Child Calls Another Child’s Feelings Silly?
10/05/2026When a child calls a peer’s feelings “silly,” a calm response such as “You might feel differently, but their feelings matter too” can acknowledge the hurt and model respect. Later, use the Emotion Sorting Activity: Hard Feelings vs. Happy Feelings to discuss how emotion... What Should You Say When a Child Calls Another Child’s Feelings Silly?
How Can You Make a Calm Corner Accessible to Children Who Communicate Differently?
10/05/2026A calm corner becomes more accessible when children can understand their options and communicate a choice in ways that work for them. Introduce the Calm Down Choice Board during a relaxed moment, model how to select an option, and welcome gestures, pointing, speech, or the child’s usual commun... How Can You Make a Calm Corner Accessible to Children Who Communicate Differently?
When Does Exclusion in an After-School Group Become a Pattern?
10/05/2026When the same child is repeatedly left out of after-school activities, staff need to look closely at when it happens, who is involved, and how the child experiences it. With older school-age children, use the respectful-language expectation on the 5th Grade Classr... When Does Exclusion in an After-School Group Become a Pattern?
When an All-About-Me Question Leaves a Child Out, What Should Providers Do?
10/05/2026An “All-About-Me” activity should give children room to share who they are, including experiences that do not fit a printed question. When using the All About Me: First Day of School Worksheet, invite children to skip or rephrase a prompt, draw their response, or dictate something they w... When an All-About-Me Question Leaves a Child Out, What Should Providers Do?
What Can Preschool Teachers Learn from a Child’s Play Preferences?
10/05/2026A child’s favorite corner, toy, or pretend scenario can offer clues about how they explore ideas, communicate, and connect with others. Use Make Parent Communication Easy: All About My Preschooler to gather family insights about favorite toys and activities, then compare those details with wha... What Can Preschool Teachers Learn from a Child’s Play Preferences?
What Can a Wrong Beginning-Sound Answer Tell a Preschool Teacher?
10/05/2026When a child says “moon” begins with /b/, their answer gives you a reason to look more closely at how they understood the task. With the Task Cards – Beginning Sounds, start by asking the child to name the picture, then listen together for the fi... What Can a Wrong Beginning-Sound Answer Tell a Preschool Teacher?
How Can You Plan an After-School Project With a Clear Finish Line?
10/05/2026An after-school project feels more manageable when children know what they are working toward and the steps fit their time and energy. Try using the State Research Worksheet: Explore & Discover for a short investigation, agreeing together on a finish line such as finding three inte... How Can You Plan an After-School Project With a Clear Finish Line?
How Can One Preschool Activity Offer Three Meaningful Ways to Participate?
10/05/2026A preschool activity can have one shared learning goal and several meaningful ways to participate. Children exploring a story, for example, might describe what happened, arrange picture cards, or act out a scene. Use the Simple Daily Lesson Plan Template for Early Childhood Educators to identify you... How Can One Preschool Activity Offer Three Meaningful Ways to Participate?
