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A Taste of Words
12/28/2021Early language is the foundation of cognitive development and social learning. If you are a child care professional seeking evidence-informed strategies, consider our focused trainings such as Language Development in Early Childhood and Building Vocabulary, which provide practical techniques to crea... A Taste of Words
Juneteenth
09/23/2022June 19th Is Special Because... A Little Bit of History June 19th is an extra special day... We will celebrate Father's Day and the newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. This double importance especially in light of events over the last several years. We celebrate the importance of father... Juneteenth
How can my classroom celebrate multiple traditions in ways that are fair, meaningful, and sustainable?
07/16/2026Young children first understand the world through relationships, routines, and the people, images, languages, and traditions represented in their everyday environment. For child care directors and providers, celebrating multiple traditions fairly is not about presenting a parade of costumes, foods, ... How can my classroom celebrate multiple traditions in ways that are fair, meaningful, and sustainable?
How can California early childhood educators communicate respectfully with diverse families?
05/15/2026Working with families from many backgrounds is part of daily life in California child care. This article gives simple, practical steps to help educators build respectful, strong partnerships with families. You will find easy scripts, tools for language differences, ideas to honor culture, and tips f... How can California early childhood educators communicate respectfully with diverse families?
How can Michigan early educators use culturally responsive teaching in their classrooms?
05/13/2026You work hard every day to make sure each child feels safe, seen, and ready to learn. This short guide is for Michigan child care providers and directors who want simple, practical steps to use #culturallyresponsive teaching with young children. You will find classroom ideas, ways to work with famil... How can Michigan early educators use culturally responsive teaching in their classrooms?
Understanding Culture’s Role in Whole-Child Development
06/08/2026Every child grows inside a family and a culture. Culture is the food they eat, the songs they hear, the rules at home, and the words they speak. When caregivers understand culture, they can support the whole child — body, mind, heart, and language. This article helps child care providers and ... Understanding Culture’s Role in Whole-Child Development
How can providers coach children through frustration, mistakes, and challenges using developmentally appropriate language?
07/16/2026Working with young children means you’ll regularly meet sharp feelings, spills, snaps, and the sudden silence that follows a mistake. This article gives concrete, classroom-ready coaching language and routines for child care providers and directors who want to help #preschoolers build durabl... How can providers coach children through frustration, mistakes, and challenges using developmentally appropriate language?
How can we build strong work ethics in DC early childhood classrooms?
05/19/2026Building a strong #workethic in early childhood classrooms helps kids learn good habits and helps teams keep children safe. This short guide is for directors and child care providers in DC who want practical steps. We will look at simple classroom ideas, staff supports, ways to handle hard choices, ... How can we build strong work ethics in DC early childhood classrooms?
Learning Styles
12/30/2021Did you know that the children you care for every day have different learning styles? Did you know that there are techniques educators use to address the learning needs of every child? Understanding learning styles and how they relate to the acquisition of knowledge allows educators to tailor their ... Learning Styles
Why Should Every Classroom Have a "Wonder Wall"?
07/21/2026Want a simple, high-impact way to grow curiosity and stronger documentation in your program? A well-designed Wonder Wall invites children to ask questions, drives emergent curriculum, and helps teachers capture learning in ways families notice. For practical how-to and room-setup ideas, start with C... Why Should Every Classroom Have a "Wonder Wall"?
