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How Can Early Childhood Programs Respect and Strengthen Children’s Home Languages?
09/12/2026When children hear their home languages welcomed in care, they gain a stronger sense of belonging while building foundations for communication, literacy, and identity. Explore practical ways to make language visible in daily practice, and consider Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners to deepe... How Can Early Childhood Programs Respect and Strengthen Children’s Home Languages?
How can child care programs best support Dual Language Learners?
07/16/2026Children who grow up using more than one language bring valuable linguistic, cultural, cognitive, and social strengths to early learning programs. Child care providers can support #DLLs by respecting and incorporating home languages, using visual cues and gestures, repeating key vocabulary, pairing ... How can child care programs best support Dual Language Learners?
How Can Bilingual Printables Help Spanish-Speaking Families Feel Included?
09/11/2026When families see their language reflected in everyday classroom life, a worksheet can become much more than paper—it can become an invitation to belong. Thoughtful bilingual printables help children participate, connect home and school learning, and recognize their #language as an asset; for ... How Can Bilingual Printables Help Spanish-Speaking Families Feel Included?
How Can Child Care Programs Celebrate Mexican Culture Beyond Stereotypes?
07/21/2026Are you ready to move from one-day costumes to meaningful, everyday learning about Mexican life and traditions? Thoughtful, family-centered celebrations help teachers build language, #Mexican identity pride, and stronger classroom relationships while avoiding harmful caricature. A good next ... How Can Child Care Programs Celebrate Mexican Culture Beyond Stereotypes?
Why Do Home-Language Resources Matter for Preschool Families?
09/14/2026When a preschool program welcomes the languages children hear at home, families receive a powerful message: their knowledge, identity, and relationships belong here. The Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners course can help providers turn that message into daily practice through language-build... Why Do Home-Language Resources Matter for Preschool Families?
Free CDA Training in Spanish: Resources to Help You Get Started
08/11/2026Starting the CDA process can feel confusing when you need reliable information in Spanish and want to avoid unnecessary costs. The free CDA Introduction course can help you understand the major steps, including training, the Professional Portfolio, the Verification Visit, and the exam, before you co... Free CDA Training in Spanish: Resources to Help You Get Started
How Do the First Ten Minutes of Morning Arrival Shape the Rest of the Day?
09/09/2026What happens in the first ten minutes after a child walks through your door can influence connection, regulation, and learning for hours afterward. A consistent arrival plan helps providers welcome families, support children through separation, and protect valuable teaching time; for a deeper profes... How Do the First Ten Minutes of Morning Arrival Shape the Rest of the Day?
How Can Teachers Tame Daily Drop-Off Tears and Support Children Through Separation Anxiety?
09/12/2026Daily drop-off tears can leave children distressed, families unsure, and teachers carrying emotional pressure before the day has even begun. A consistent, relationship-based plan can help children move from separation to connection while strengthening your team’s confidence; explore Anxiety: S... How Can Teachers Tame Daily Drop-Off Tears and Support Children Through Separation Anxiety?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Kindergarten Emotions on the First Day of School?
09/21/2026The first day of kindergarten can bring excitement, fear, pride, and tears—sometimes all within the same hour. Child care providers can help children enter this milestone with greater confidence by using predictable routines, emotional language, play, and strong family partnerships; the Are Th... How Can Child Care Providers Support Kindergarten Emotions on the First Day of School?
Great Start to Quality in Michigan and ChildCareEd's Role in Advancement
12/20/2023In the realm of #early-childhood education, Michigan stands out with its commitment to excellence through the Great Start to Quality program. This Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS) is a comprehensive initiative funded by the Department of Education, designed to measure and enhance th... Great Start to Quality in Michigan and ChildCareEd's Role in Advancement
