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How can Michigan child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sweet chance for your center to make summer fun, build skills, and bring families together. In this guide you’ll find easy steps, kid-friendly activities, and ways Michigan providers can use ChildCareEd resources to save time and money. Remember: state requirements ... How can Michigan child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
How can Minnesota child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with fun activities?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sunny chance to bring smiles, learning, and community into your program. This short guide helps Minnesota #providers plan easy, affordable, and inclusive ways to celebrate. You will find station ideas, simple hands-on activities, safety steps, and where to find training, ... How can Minnesota child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with fun activities?
Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses
12/08/2023Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses This short collection reframes three hands-on activities with explicit learning goals, developmental scaffolds, and adaptations for diverse learners. For evidence-based background and activity scaffolds see ChildCareEd’s training Brain ... Fun Time Activities for Brain Power and the Senses
Superhero Activities for Preschoolers: Play, Create, and Learn
06/16/2026Superhero themes are powerful tools for teachers and directors. They invite children to take roles, move their bodies, practice language, and solve problems while feeling brave. This short guide gives friendly, practical ideas you can use in your classroom this week. Why does superhero play... Superhero Activities for Preschoolers: Play, Create, and Learn
How Can Simple Cooking Activities Teach Skills in North Dakota Child Care Programs?
07/10/2026Cooking with young children can be simple, safe, and full of learning. This article helps directors and providers in #NorthDakota plan quick, hands-on #cooking activities that teach math, language, science, motor, and social skills. You will find easy recipes, safety and CACFP tips, ways to include ... How Can Simple Cooking Activities Teach Skills in North Dakota Child Care Programs?
How can pumpkin science create meaningful, hands-on fall learning for preschool classrooms?
07/16/2026Autumn and pumpkins provide a familiar, affordable way to create rich, inquiry-based learning experiences that engage preschoolers’ senses, language, curiosity, and early #math skills. One pumpkin can inspire children to make predictions, compare size and weight, count and sort seeds, examine ... How can pumpkin science create meaningful, hands-on fall learning for preschool classrooms?
What indoor activities work best for school-age children in daycare?
07/03/2026Indoor days are part of running a great #schoolage program. This short guide helps directors and providers pick easy, fun, and safe #indoor options that keep kids learning and moving. Why it matters: indoor play builds strength, focus, and social skills. It helps kids move their bodies, try new id... What indoor activities work best for school-age children in daycare?
What creative activities work best for school-age daycare programs?
07/03/2026Working in a school-age daycare is busy and rewarding. This short guide gives easy, ready ideas you can use with your #schoolage group today. You will find quick activity types, simple planning tips, safety notes, and ways to show families what kids learned. These ideas come from practical resourc... What creative activities work best for school-age daycare programs?
What to Expect During Your Baby’s First Months
05/18/2026Welcome! This short guide helps child care providers and directors know what to expect in a baby’s first months. You will read about feeding, sleep, learning, and when to ask for help. Keep notes, share with families, and be kind — small steps help a lot. What will newborns usua... What to Expect During Your Baby’s First Months
How can child care programs prevent the spread of illness?
06/15/2026Keeping children healthy is one of the kindest parts of our work. This short guide gives clear steps you can use now to stop germs, help families, and keep your program open. You will find practical routines, cleaning tips, policy ideas, and outbreak steps. For training and tools, see How can childc... How can child care programs prevent the spread of illness?
