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Top Free Online Childcare Courses That Will Jumpstart Your Career in Education
03/11/2025Online childcare courses can help early childhood professionals build knowledge and explore professional development options. Before enrolling, compare each course's topics, format, cost, and relevance to your goals. If you are considering a CDA pathway, review the CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with... Top Free Online Childcare Courses That Will Jumpstart Your Career in Education
Level Up Your Child Care Skills Without Breaking the Bank.
04/16/2025We’re exploring cost-conscious ways for child care providers to strengthen their professional knowledge and skills without undue financial strain. Affordable professional development is essential for childcare professionals who aim to improve their qualifications and deliver high-quality care to c... Level Up Your Child Care Skills Without Breaking the Bank.
Why Professional Development & Continuing Education Spark Joy (and Growth!)
09/15/2025Early childhood education is a dynamic field shaped by ongoing research, children’s changing needs, and evolving practice. Professional development (PD) and continuing education can help educators strengthen their knowledge, reflect on instruction, and select strategies that support children&r... Why Professional Development & Continuing Education Spark Joy (and Growth!)
How to Earn a Child Care Certification Online Without Quitting Your Day Job
05/10/2025The rise of online learning has transformed professional #development in the child care sector, offering a flexible and accessible pathway for aspiring child care providers to enhance their qualifications without compromising their current employment. What are the benefits of online learning for ch... How to Earn a Child Care Certification Online Without Quitting Your Day Job
How Can You Help Children Return to a Project They Abandoned Yesterday?
09/30/2026A project left unfinished is not necessarily a project a child has lost interest in; sometimes children need time, a welcoming invitation, or a fresh way into their ideas. The Creating Engaging and Meaningful Learning Experiences course offers practical strategies for planning responsive, choice-ric... How Can You Help Children Return to a Project They Abandoned Yesterday?
How Can Providers Support Children Who Prefer to Be the Audience?
09/30/2026When a child watches a song, story, or classroom activity instead of stepping into the spotlight, that quiet attention may be a meaningful way of taking part. Learn how to honor children’s readiness while creating gentle, practical pathways into participation with the Creating Engaging and Mea... How Can Providers Support Children Who Prefer to Be the Audience?
When One Child Always Chooses the Same Pretend Play Role, What Should Educators Do?
09/30/2026A child who always wants to be the doctor, baby, or shopkeeper may be practicing more than a familiar script—they may be building confidence, exploring an interest, or finding a comfortable way into group play. Learn how to honor that choice while gently widening opportunities for language, fl... When One Child Always Chooses the Same Pretend Play Role, What Should Educators Do?
How Can Educators Help Children Negotiate When Pretend-Play Rules Change Midgame?
09/30/2026A pretend restaurant is humming along—until the chef announces that the customers must now pay with leaves, not play money. When the rules shift, children are practicing imagination and learning how to communicate, adapt, and solve problems together. Explore Connections That Count: Building Re... How Can Educators Help Children Negotiate When Pretend-Play Rules Change Midgame?
What Should You Do When a Child Wants to Remove Their Contribution from Group Artwork?
09/30/2026A child’s wish to erase, cover, or take away their mark from a shared mural can feel like a sudden problem—but it is also a meaningful moment to support autonomy, communication, and belonging. The Connections That Count: Building Relationships in Child Care course offers practical learni... What Should You Do When a Child Wants to Remove Their Contribution from Group Artwork?
How Can Teachers Help Two Children Build Together When They Disagree on the “Right” Way?
09/30/2026When two children insist their building plan is the only right one, the moment can become a powerful lesson in listening, flexibility, and teamwork—not just a dispute over blocks. Explore Connections That Count: Building Relationships in Child Care for practical strategies that support coopera... How Can Teachers Help Two Children Build Together When They Disagree on the “Right” Way?
