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How can I start a small garden project with New York preschoolers?
07/10/2026Starting a small garden with preschoolers is simple, fun, and full of learning. In this short guide, you will find step-by-step ideas for planning, activity ideas tied to learning goals, safety steps, and where to find partners or small grants in New York. Why it matters: 1) Gardens are hands-on sc... How can I start a small garden project with New York preschoolers?
Free Downloadable Lesson Plans for Preschool Teachers
07/20/2026Planning meaningful preschool lessons does not have to begin with a blank page. ChildCareEd’s online course Lesson Planning for Preschoolers helps teachers understand the essential components of a developmentally appropriate lesson plan and create purposeful learning experiences for young chil... Free Downloadable Lesson Plans for Preschool Teachers
How Do I Plan a Strong Preschool Curriculum?
06/09/2026Planning a preschool program can feel big, but you can do it step by step. This guide helps directors and child care providers design a practical, flexible, and joyful #preschool program that supports children's #development. You will find easy steps, checklists, links to helpful ChildCareEd article... How Do I Plan a Strong Preschool Curriculum?
How can preschool classrooms effectively support early math skills?
07/16/2026Early math grows through small, meaningful moments woven into preschool play and daily routines. This article gives child care providers and directors practical strategies for building children’s confidence with counting, number relationships, patterns, shapes, measurement, sorting, spatial th... How can preschool classrooms effectively support early math skills?
Sweet National Ice Cream Day Activities Kids Will Love
04/30/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sweet chance to mix play and learning. This guide helps child care providers and directors plan easy, safe, and meaningful ways to celebrate with children. You’ll find simple recipes, hands-on #activities, ideas that sneak in #STEM and literacy, and tips for keeping... Sweet National Ice Cream Day Activities Kids Will Love
How can I use simple math activities for preschoolers every day?
06/30/2026Small, playful math moments help children grow. This article shares easy, hands-on ideas you can use every day with your #preschool group. You will find simple activities, planning tips, ways to check progress, and mistakes to avoid. Use these ideas with infants through pre-K. For many printable g... How can I use simple math activities for preschoolers every day?
Free Weekly Lesson Plan for Preschool Classrooms
07/20/2026A well-planned preschool week can turn everyday play into meaningful opportunities for learning, creativity, movement, and discovery. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced course Creating Engaging and Meaningful Learning Experiences helps educators design developmentally appropriate activities that... Free Weekly Lesson Plan for Preschool Classrooms
Online Child Care Courses in Georgia: Training Made Simple
05/05/2026If you run or work in a child care program in #Georgia this short guide helps you find easy online courses to meet rules, grow staff skills, and save time. You will learn what trainings count, where to find Georgia-approved courses, how to plan training for teachers and #Directors, and ways to pay&m... Online Child Care Courses in Georgia: Training Made Simple
Which Minnesota training bundle is right for my child care team?
04/23/2026Working in early care means juggling kids, families, staff, and paperwork. Minnesota training bundles bundle required hours into one easy package so your team stays legal, safe, and learning. This article explains what the bundles are, who they help, how to pick one, and how to document hours so the... Which Minnesota training bundle is right for my child care team?
How can Washington child care programs stay compliant with staff training, records, and classroom safety?
05/05/2026Running a child care program in #Washington means balancing care, teaching, and paperwork. This article gives simple, practical steps for directors and providers to meet training rules, keep clear #records, and keep classrooms #safe. State requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Wh... How can Washington child care programs stay compliant with staff training, records, and classroom safety?
