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How Much Structured Learning Do Preschoolers Really Need?
09/10/2026Preschoolers need intentional learning, but they also need time to play, move, talk, imagine, and follow their interests. For practical guidance on designing developmentally appropriate experiences, explore DAP for Preschool, which can strengthen classroom practice while supporting relevant professi... How Much Structured Learning Do Preschoolers Really Need?
🎈 Better Together: Why Little Friends Make a Big Difference in Early Childhood
05/14/2025Peer relationships constitute a primary social context in which young children cultivate socioemotional competencies and nascent cognitive strategies. Beyond episodic play, peer interactions operate as reciprocal learning systems wherein toddlers and preschoolers negotiate social norms, co-construct... 🎈 Better Together: Why Little Friends Make a Big Difference in Early Childhood
Can Block Play Build Children's Spatial Skills?
07/28/2026Can simple blocks change how children think about space, shapes, and numbers? If you want clear, classroom-ready strategies that strengthen early #spatialskills and prepare children for math, block play is one of the highest-return activities you already have on your shelf. For practical training th... Can Block Play Build Children's Spatial Skills?
National Mulligan Day
10/14/2022Ever feel like results are unfair and you want a do-over? National Mulligan Day is observed on October 17 and offers a useful prompt for discussing fairness, mistakes, and second chances with children. In this article, you will find developmentally appropriate ways to explore the idea without sugges... National Mulligan Day
How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Inclusive, Culturally Responsive Books?
09/14/2026Books can help preschoolers feel recognized, develop empathy, and explore experiences beyond their own. To strengthen your selection and read-aloud practice, explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education and Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners; these courses can deepen your professio... How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Inclusive, Culturally Responsive Books?
Becoming a Preschool Teacher
01/07/2022What qualifications do preschool teachers need? There is no single education pathway for every preschool teacher. Requirements depend on the state, the program’s funding and licensing, the teacher’s role, and the ages served. A child care center, a Head Start program, and a public-schoo... Becoming a Preschool Teacher
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Follow Multi-Step Directions?
10/12/2026When a child loses track of the second or third step, it can look like inattention—but multi-step directions ask young children to listen, understand, remember, and act in sequence. Build this skill through clear language, meaningful practice, and visual scaffolds, and explore Open Ears: Liste... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Follow Multi-Step Directions?
How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Problem-Solving Skills Through Everyday Play?
10/12/2026A fallen block tower, a missing puzzle piece, or a disagreement over a pretend-play role can become a valuable learning moment when children have time to think and try again. The self-paced ChildCareEd course From Play to Planning: Building Culturally Competent, Child-Centered Curriculum explores pl... How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Problem-Solving Skills Through Everyday Play?
How Can Developmentally Appropriate Practice Guide High-Quality Care and Learning?
09/07/2026When children are curious, capable, and engaged, intentional teaching becomes more effective and joyful. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) gives providers a practical framework for matching learning experiences to children’s development, strengths, identities, and family contexts; DAP... How Can Developmentally Appropriate Practice Guide High-Quality Care and Learning?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Preschool Development?
09/07/2026Preschool development is complex, observable, and wonderfully individual—and your daily interactions can make learning more meaningful. For a comprehensive foundation in milestones, developmental domains, and developmentally appropriate practice, explore How Preschoolers Develop, a focused cou... How Can Child Care Providers Support Preschool Development?
