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What Makes an Activity Developmentally Appropriate?
09/26/2026When an activity is a poor fit, children may disengage, feel overwhelmed, or miss the chance to stretch their skills. Build a practical foundation with DAP for Preschool, which explores developmentally appropriate practice and developmental domains; providers working with infants and toddlers can al... What Makes an Activity Developmentally Appropriate?
How Can You Turn Everyday Classroom Routines Into Learning Opportunities?
09/26/2026Arrival, snack, handwashing, and cleanup do not have to compete with learning—they can become the moments where children practice language, independence, social skills, and early reasoning. Explore practical ways to build teaching into the day you already have, and consider Teacher-Child Inter... How Can You Turn Everyday Classroom Routines Into Learning Opportunities?
What Is Child-Led Play, and Why Does It Matter?
09/26/2026When children choose the game, set the direction, and test their own ideas, play becomes a powerful learning experience—not time away from learning. Child care providers can strengthen that experience with thoughtful environments and responsive support; The Best Promotion is Play offers focuse... What Is Child-Led Play, and Why Does It Matter?
How Can Preschool Educators Encourage Learning Through Play?
09/26/2026Play is not a break from learning—it is one of the ways preschoolers investigate ideas, practice skills, and make meaning with others. You can make everyday play more intentional while keeping children’s curiosity and choice at the center; ChildCareEd’s The Best Promotion is Play o... How Can Preschool Educators Encourage Learning Through Play?
Teacher-Led vs. Child-Led Activities: What Is the Difference?
09/26/2026Should you lead the activity—or follow the children’s lead? Understanding the difference helps child care providers choose purposeful experiences that support learning without crowding out children’s ideas. The ChildCareEd course Role of Play in Learning builds practical knowledge ... Teacher-Led vs. Child-Led Activities: What Is the Difference?
How Can You Set Up Learning Centers in a Preschool Classroom?
09/26/2026A well-planned center can turn a corner of your room into an invitation to investigate, collaborate, and grow. Explore practical steps for designing engaging, safe spaces, and consider Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers to deepen your planning skills and strengthen your understanding of how ... How Can You Set Up Learning Centers in a Preschool Classroom?
Teacher-Led vs. Child-Led Activities: What Is the Difference?
09/26/2026Choosing between leading an activity and following children’s initiative is not an either-or decision; thoughtful early childhood practice draws on both. For focused strategies on play’s role in learning, explore ChildCareEd’s Role of Play in Learning and The Best Promotion is Play... Teacher-Led vs. Child-Led Activities: What Is the Difference?
What Learning Centers Should Every Preschool Classroom Have?
09/26/2026A thoughtfully planned set of learning centers can turn a busy preschool room into a place where children choose, investigate, create, and practice essential skills through play. Explore Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers to build practical knowledge about purposeful center planning and supp... What Learning Centers Should Every Preschool Classroom Have?
How Often Should Preschool Teachers Change Classroom Activities?
09/26/2026Changing activities too often can interrupt deep play, while leaving the classroom unchanged may make materials feel stale. A thoughtful rhythm helps preschoolers stay engaged without sacrificing the security of familiar routines; Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers offers practical support f... How Often Should Preschool Teachers Change Classroom Activities?
What Should Be Included in an Infant Daily Schedule?
09/26/2026A well-planned infant schedule gives your team a steady rhythm without asking every baby to eat, sleep, or play by the same clock. Explore the essentials below, then consider Balancing Act: Schedules and Routines to build practical skills for creating individualized, developmentally appropriate rout... What Should Be Included in an Infant Daily Schedule?
