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How can we build emotional vocabulary through books and play?
07/17/2026Building a rich emotional lexicon is one of the highest‑leverage skills you can teach young learners. By combining deliberate read‑alouds with playful, low‑pressure activities, child care staff can help children notice feelings in themselves and others, pick words for those feelings, and cho... How can we build emotional vocabulary through books and play?
Reading and Talking About Feelings With Preschoolers
08/08/2013Preschool children bring questions, thoughts, and worries into the learning environment; intentionally selected books and scaffolded conversations enable teachers and families to name feelings, model coping strategies, and rehearse social problem-solving. This article explains practical approaches y... Reading and Talking About Feelings With Preschoolers
Guide Spotlights Path To Early Childhood Education Careers
05/20/2016Guide Spotlights Path To Early Childhood Education Careers The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released “Careers in Early Childhood Education: A MARYLAND GUIDE,” providing guidance about the educational pathways available for potential and current early childho... Guide Spotlights Path To Early Childhood Education Careers
How can child care programs safely administer medication?
06/25/2026Giving medicine at child care is a big responsibility. This short guide helps directors and providers make clear, practical choices for safe #medication work. You will find easy steps for rules, storage, recording, training, and emergency plans. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state l... How can child care programs safely administer medication?
Air Quality and Child Care in Georgia: Outdoor Play Safety Tips
05/21/2026Air can change fast in Georgia. Smoke, heat, storms, and pollen all affect whether it is safe for children to play outside. This article helps child care leaders and teachers make simple, practical choices so outdoor time stays healthy and fun. You will see clear steps, short lists, and quick ideas... Air Quality and Child Care in Georgia: Outdoor Play Safety Tips
ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES Caring for Children with Asthma and Allergies in Child Care Facilities
06/02/2016Effective prevention and emergency planning reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions and uncontrolled asthma in early childhood programs. Start with two practical staff trainings from ChildCareEd: Prevention of and Response to Allergic Reactions and the 6 Hour Medication Administration Training ... ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES Caring for Children with Asthma and Allergies in Child Care Facilities
How Do I Create Clear Technology Policies for Staff and Families?
07/21/2026Worried about a blurry or inconsistent approach to devices, photos, online communications in your program? Clear, short technology policies help protect children, keep staff aligned, and reduce family conflict while freeing teachers to teach. As a practical next step, consider ChildCareEd’s Te... How Do I Create Clear Technology Policies for Staff and Families?
Should AI Toys Be in Your Daycare? What Providers Should Know
07/16/2026As conversational, internet-connected, and AI-powered toys become more widely available, child care programs must decide whether these devices belong in early learning environments. Although AI toys may offer interactive stories, language practice, or personalized responses, they can also raise conc... Should AI Toys Be in Your Daycare? What Providers Should Know
How can child care programs protect children’s privacy in photos and videos?
07/21/2026How can child care programs protect children’s privacy in photos and videos? Are the photos and videos you share strengthening family partnerships—or creating avoidable privacy risk? Protecting images requires clear consent, safe storage, and staff habits that prioritize children’... How can child care programs protect children’s privacy in photos and videos?
How Can Preschool Teachers Make a Simple Classroom Movie to Boost Early Storytelling?
07/15/2026Creating a short classroom movie is a playful, high-impact way to strengthen early #storytelling, vocabulary, collaboration, creativity, and social skills. By working together to choose characters, organize a beginning, middle, and end, practice dialogue, and act out a simple story, preschoolers bec... How Can Preschool Teachers Make a Simple Classroom Movie to Boost Early Storytelling?
