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Children and the Arts
12/23/2021How do the arts support learning and development in young children? Arts participation in early childhood typically includes music, movement, drama, and visual arts. These modalities engage perception, motor planning, symbolic play, and communication systems that are core to early learnin... Children and the Arts
How can we build strong vocabulary through everyday conversations in child care?
07/17/2026Everyday moments — arrival, snack, play, and clean-up — are rich opportunities to build children’s word knowledge and confidence. Short, warm exchanges add up: they give children context for new words, repeated practice hearing and using them, and a safe place to try language. Pr... How can we build strong vocabulary through everyday conversations in child care?
How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
07/22/2026Play is one of the most efficient, developmentally appropriate ways to strengthen emergent #literacy skills in early childhood settings. Want practical, classroom-ready strategies that boost vocabulary, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, and a love of books? Start with ChildCareEd’s sel... How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
Understanding Print Knowledge in Preschool
12/28/2021Research has shown that without a strong foundation in reading, children are left behind at the beginning of their educational careers. Preschool teachers need to build that strong foundation for our children’s academic future success, or we will continue to see the current 30-million-word g... Understanding Print Knowledge in Preschool
Art Therapy
12/27/2021Have you ever considered using art therapy to help children guide their feelings? Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The creative process involved in express... Art Therapy
Teacher Grants for Classroom Supplies: What Educators Should Know
06/25/2026Many of us in early education pay for things out of pocket. This article helps directors and child care providers find money for supplies, write stronger applications, and manage funds well. You will read simple steps, places to look, and ideas to avoid mistakes. What types of grants pay fo... Teacher Grants for Classroom Supplies: What Educators Should Know
How can seasonal activities (spring, summer, fall, winter) combine fun with clear educational goals?
07/16/2026As a director or provider, you know the year brings natural learning hooks: buds in spring, long days in summer, crunchy leaves in fall, and icy curiosities in winter. This article offers concrete, classroom-tested ideas that pair joyful play with measurable learning targets for #preschoolers. Each ... How can seasonal activities (spring, summer, fall, winter) combine fun with clear educational goals?
Do Toys Come Alive: How Can Pretend Play Spark Creativity in Your Daycare?
07/15/2026Toys do not need batteries or special effects to “come alive.” When educators arrange inviting spaces, provide open-ended materials, and encourage imagination, toddlers and preschoolers naturally give objects personalities, create stories, assign roles, and transform ordinary items into ... Do Toys Come Alive: How Can Pretend Play Spark Creativity in Your Daycare?
How can New York child care providers use art and creativity to help young children learn?
06/08/2026Art and creativity help children learn language, muscles, feelings, and thinking. This guide is for New York child care providers and directors. You will find clear steps for hands-on art, safe setups, ways to show learning, and ideas to include families and staff. The five most important words in... How can New York child care providers use art and creativity to help young children learn?
Fun Crayon Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
06/30/2026Crayons are cheap, safe, and full of learning power. When you add simple invitations and clear routines, crayon time becomes a chance to build small hands, language, and confidence. In this article you will find quick activities, the reason they matter, setup tips, safety notes, and ways to avoid ... Fun Crayon Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
