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How Can Child Care Providers Use Outdoor Play to Strengthen Problem-Solving Skills?
10/17/2026When a bridge of sticks collapses or a ball rolls into a puddle, children meet a real challenge—and a chance to think, test, and try again. With thoughtful planning, outdoor play can strengthen children’s reasoning, persistence, and collaboration while fitting naturally into your program... How Can Child Care Providers Use Outdoor Play to Strengthen Problem-Solving Skills?
What Should Teachers Do When a Child Becomes Frustrated by Writing or Drawing Tasks?
10/17/2026When a child pushes away a crayon or says, “I can’t,” the moment may call for connection—not correction. Learn practical ways to lower pressure, build early mark-making skills, and protect a child’s confidence; From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self... What Should Teachers Do When a Child Becomes Frustrated by Writing or Drawing Tasks?
How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Explain Their Thinking?
10/17/2026When a preschooler says, “It just works,” the next few moments can turn a quick answer into rich learning. Thoughtful prompts and attentive listening help children make their ideas visible while strengthening language, reasoning, and confidence; the Teacher-Child Interactions for Stronge... How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Explain Their Thinking?
How Can Teachers Support Children Who Struggle to Enter an Ongoing Play Group?
10/17/2026A child watching from the edge of a busy play group may be interested, uncertain, or simply taking time to understand what is happening—not disinterested. Learn practical ways to help children find a comfortable entry point, while keeping play child-led; Supporting Social Learning: Creating Cl... How Can Teachers Support Children Who Struggle to Enter an Ongoing Play Group?
What Should Educators Do When a Child Becomes Overexcited During Group Activities?
10/17/2026A child’s excitement can bring wonderful energy to group time—but when it becomes shouting, rushing, or difficulty staying safe, educators need a calm, practical response. The From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills course offers deeper strategies fo... What Should Educators Do When a Child Becomes Overexcited During Group Activities?
What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Notice Patterns in Everyday Activities?
10/17/2026Children are already surrounded by patterns—in the beat of a cleanup song, the order of getting ready for lunch, and the colors in a row of blocks. With a few intentional prompts, child care providers can turn these familiar moments into playful opportunities for children to observe, predict, ... What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Notice Patterns in Everyday Activities?
How Can Child Care Providers Build Stronger Vocabulary During Storytime?
10/17/2026Storytime can do more than introduce a new book—it can give children meaningful chances to hear, understand, and use new words. Explore practical ways to make read-alouds more conversational and inclusive, and consider Reading Aloud and Storytelling for focused training in interactive reading ... How Can Child Care Providers Build Stronger Vocabulary During Storytime?
What Should Preschool Teachers Do When a Child Avoids Messy or Sensory Play?
10/17/2026A child who hangs back from finger paint or recoils from playdough may be communicating discomfort—not defiance. Learn practical ways to protect children’s sense of safety while keeping play accessible, and deepen your inclusive practice with Effective Approaches for Autism and Inclusion... What Should Preschool Teachers Do When a Child Avoids Messy or Sensory Play?
How Can Teachers Help Children Learn to Wait Without Becoming Frustrated?
10/17/2026Waiting for a favorite toy, a turn, or an adult’s attention can feel enormous to a young child—and challenging for the whole classroom. Build practical, compassionate strategies with From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills, a course that helps educat... How Can Teachers Help Children Learn to Wait Without Becoming Frustrated?
What Are the Best Ways to Introduce New Materials Without Overwhelming Young Children?
10/17/2026New materials can spark curiosity—or make a classroom feel unpredictable when too much changes at once. The Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers course offers practical guidance for planning inviting, purposeful centers, while The Best Promotion is Play deepens understanding of how play ... What Are the Best Ways to Introduce New Materials Without Overwhelming Young Children?
