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How can Minnesota child care programs prepare for severe weather and poor air quality?
06/10/2026As child care leaders in Minnesota, you care for little lungs and big feelings every day. This guide gives clear, simple steps you can use today to prepare for severe #weather, smoky air, heat waves, and sudden storms. Why it matters: when you plan, children stay safer, families trust you, and staff... How can Minnesota child care programs prepare for severe weather and poor air quality?
How can childcare centers create effective emergency preparedness plans?
07/15/2026Every day, child care professionals work to keep children safe, but emergencies and unexpected events can happen at any time. A clear, written, and regularly practiced emergency preparedness plan can reduce panic, support faster evacuation or reunification, and protect children, staff, families, and... How can childcare centers create effective emergency preparedness plans?
What Is Play-Based Learning in Preschool and How Do We Do It Well?
07/03/2026Play-based learning means children learn while they play. This article helps child care providers and directors plan simple, strong days that protect time for play. You will find clear steps for setting up your #classroom, how adults support child-led play, why it matters for child growth, and easy ... What Is Play-Based Learning in Preschool and How Do We Do It Well?
How Does Play Support Children’s Physical, Cognitive, and Social Growth?
07/15/2026Play is not a break from learning—it is one of the primary ways young children develop physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally. This article gives child care providers and directors a practical, research-informed roadmap for using play to strengthen motor skills, problem-solving, cr... How Does Play Support Children’s Physical, Cognitive, and Social Growth?
How Can Early Educators Help Children Build a Lifelong Love of Learning?
07/21/2026Are you looking for practical, evidence-informed ways to spark lasting curiosity rather than short-lived compliance? Many providers want children who enter school excited to learn and confident to try new things — this article gives classroom-tested strategies you can use now. For hands-on t... How Can Early Educators Help Children Build a Lifelong Love of Learning?
How Do Early Language Skills Affect a Child's Success in School?
06/05/2026Young children's early talk and listening skills matter a lot for their future learning. Strong #language, big #vocabulary, lots of #play, early #literacy, and a smooth start to #school give children a better chance to do well. Child care providers and directors can help by using simple routines, wa... How Do Early Language Skills Affect a Child's Success in School?
What California children’s museums best support hands-on preschool learning?
05/04/2026Young children learn by doing. This article helps childcare providers and directors find and use California children’s museums to boost early learning. You will find quick lists, planning tips, safety reminders, and ideas to bring museum fun back to your #preschool program. Museums are great... What California children’s museums best support hands-on preschool learning?
Creating Community
01/08/2021"It takes a village to raise a child." A proverb, whose origins are largely unknown but attributed by many to African cultures, explains the importance of parents, teachers, and community working together for their children's education, for it is not solely the teacher's responsibility. W... Creating Community
Talkin With Ya’ll Texans About Childcare
11/29/2021Learning to communicate is one of the most important skills for young children. In fact, it is considered one of the major developmental tasks in early childhood! Communication skills is vital for children. It enables them to interact with the people in their world and to h... Talkin With Ya’ll Texans About Childcare
How Do I Become a Teacher in Texas and Help Young Children Learn, Grow, and Thrive?
06/03/2026Thinking about teaching little ones in #Texas? This short guide shows clear steps and helpful links so you can start teaching and make a big difference for #children. It explains education, #training, paperwork, and how to earn a #CDA. Keep notes and be patient — learning the rules is part of ... How Do I Become a Teacher in Texas and Help Young Children Learn, Grow, and Thrive?
