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What are fun, practical school-age daycare activity ideas for teachers?
07/03/2026Working with big kids is fun — and busy. This short guide gives clear, ready ideas you can use today in your #schoolage program. You will find simple stations, a sample weekly flow, ways to include movement and STEAM, tips to adapt for mixed ages and abilities, and quick ways to share wins w... What are fun, practical school-age daycare activity ideas for teachers?
Literacy Instruction
04/13/2023The goal of emergent literacy instruction in preschool is not to teach children to read connected text (sentences) or even whole words. The objective is to teach the fundamentals that will provide children with the foundation they need to become proficient readers in subsequent grades. Print knowled... Literacy Instruction
How can preschoolers make their own comics to boost storytelling and drawing skills?
07/15/2026Young children naturally enjoy creating sequences—a smiling face, a tumbling block, or a silly sound that makes their friends laugh. Turning these moments into a simple #comic allows #preschoolers to create short, shareable stories while strengthening language, sequencing, imagination, social ... How can preschoolers make their own comics to boost storytelling and drawing skills?
Why Easter Baskets?
09/23/2022The Science Behind Easter Baskets Scientific American - Anthropology in Practice Krystal D'Costa on April 16, 2017 Part of the Easter festivities today may include giving children baskets of goodies, which are left ostensibly by the Easter Bunny. That absolutely is the case in my household. My ... Why Easter Baskets?
Good Friday in the Classroom: A Kind Approach for Early Learners
02/23/2026Good Friday can feel like a “big” topic but in early childhood, it can be gentle, calm, and caring. In many Christian families, Good Friday is a day of remembrance. In childcare settings (especially mixed-faith programs), the kind approach is to focus on values kids understand: love, kin... Good Friday in the Classroom: A Kind Approach for Early Learners
How Can Minnesota Childcare Providers Plan a Week of Activities for Mixed-Age Groups?
06/04/2026Planning a clear, kind week of activities for a mixed-age group can feel big — but you can do it step by step. This short guide is for Minnesota #providers who run programs with toddlers and preschoolers. It shows simple ways to design a weekly plan, set up centers, keep everyone safe, and inc... How Can Minnesota Childcare Providers Plan a Week of Activities for Mixed-Age Groups?
May Basket Day
09/23/2022Sunday Is May Basket Day! May Basket Tales A Forgotten Tradition (NPR History Dept.) Through the 19th and 20th centuries, May Basket Day celebrations took place all across the nation: A reporter in the Sterling, Ill., Gazette in 1871 explained the seasonal ritual this way: "A May-basket is &md... May Basket Day
How Many Kids Can You Watch Without a License in Virginia?
06/23/2026Many providers ask one clear question: how many children can I watch in Virginia before I need a formal license? The short answer: it depends on the type of care and how often you care for children. Occasional babysitting for neighbors is different from running a regular paid home program. In Virgin... How Many Kids Can You Watch Without a License in Virginia?
How can we encourage good behavior in the classroom?
06/04/2026Every day in group care we want kids to feel safe, learn, and make friends. Good #behavior helps children join activities, learn skills, and enjoy school. As a director or caregiver you already do many things that help — friendly greetings, clear rules, and predictable routines. This article g... How can we encourage good behavior in the classroom?
So You Want to Open a Child Care Center? Welcome to the Beautiful Chaos
05/08/2026Opening a child care #center sounds simple when it first pops into your mind. Find a building. Add toys. Hire teachers. Welcome children. Done! Not quite. Opening a child care center is more like putting together a giant puzzle while someone plays the clean-up song in the background and a #toddle... So You Want to Open a Child Care Center? Welcome to the Beautiful Chaos
