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Easy New Year’s Day Activities for Kids (Crafts, Games, and Movement)
03/05/2026New Year’s Day can be a calm, fun day at your program with simple activities children love. This guide gives quick crafts, easy games, and movement ideas for toddlers and preschoolers. Use short projects that match your normal routine so the day feels joyful (not chaotic). ... Easy New Year’s Day Activities for Kids (Crafts, Games, and Movement)
Celebrate Together: Fun Activities for Kwanzaa Week
03/05/2026Plan a simple, joyful Kwanzaa week for your #preschoolers that honors culture, community, and learning. Kwanzaa has seven principles (Nguzo Saba) and meaningful symbols like the kinara (candle holder). Young children learn best by doing, so keep activities short, hands-on, and predictable. If... Celebrate Together: Fun Activities for Kwanzaa Week
Let It Glow! Hanukkah Activities Kids Can’t Resist
03/05/2026Welcome, busy directors and child care providers! This short guide shares easy, classroom-friendly Hanukkah ideas your kids will enjoy. You’ll find simple arts, games, snacks, and learning activities that work in mixed-age rooms. Start with a printable story, then add hand... Let It Glow! Hanukkah Activities Kids Can’t Resist
Gobble, Wobble, Go! Thanksgiving Games for Toddlers & Preschoolers
03/05/2026Thanksgiving games can be simple, joyful, and full of learning. This guide helps child care providers choose quick activities that build big muscles, small muscles, social skills, and #gratitude without a lot of setup. The ideas work well for mixed-age groups, including #toddlers and... Gobble, Wobble, Go! Thanksgiving Games for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Heat Safety + Sun Protection in California Child Care (Shade, Water, Rest Breaks)
03/05/2026This article helps child care providers and directors keep children safe on hot, sunny days especially during warm-weather seasons in California. Young children can get sick from heat faster than adults, and heat illness can become serious quickly. California also has workplace heat ... Heat Safety + Sun Protection in California Child Care (Shade, Water, Rest Breaks)
Texas Required Child Care Forms: Enrollment, Emergency Cards, and Permission Slips
03/05/2026If you run or direct a child care program in #Texas, having the right forms ready keeps children safer and makes licensing visits much less stressful. Families also feel more confident when they see an organized program. A simple goal: keep enrollment, emergency, and permission paperwork up to date... Texas Required Child Care Forms: Enrollment, Emergency Cards, and Permission Slips
Which Helps Teachers More: Coaching or Correcting?
03/05/2026Introduction Child care leaders often must give staff feedback. Sometimes we correct—we tell someone what to stop or fix right away. Other times we coach—we help the teacher reflect, set goals, and practice new skills. This article explains the difference and gives clear steps you can u... Which Helps Teachers More: Coaching or Correcting?
How can child care teams de-escalate young children with calm-down strategies that work?
03/05/2026Introduction — Why this matters As child care providers and directors, you meet big feelings every day. Helping #preschoolers calm down keeps classrooms safer, helps learning, and teaches life skills. Small, simple steps reduce stress for children and staff. Many providers find success using ... How can child care teams de-escalate young children with calm-down strategies that work?
What Should I Say When a Child Says, “You’re Not My Friend”?
03/05/2026Introduction Hearing a child say, “You’re not my friend,” can feel sharp. You may worry about hurt feelings, classroom peace, or whether the children are safe. This article gives short, friendly scripts and steps you can use right away. It is written for child care providers and d... What Should I Say When a Child Says, “You’re Not My Friend”?
What Are the Best Read-Aloud Questions to Boost Preschool Comprehension?
03/05/2026Introduction Reading aloud is one of the best moments in a preschool day. When we ask good questions, we help children think, learn words, and understand stories. This short guide gives child care providers easy, ready-to-use read-aloud questions and ways to use them so children build #comprehensio... What Are the Best Read-Aloud Questions to Boost Preschool Comprehension?
