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How Can a Squirrel Story Help Preschoolers Discover Subtraction?

How Can a Squirrel Story Help Preschoolers Discover Subtraction?

11/11/2026

A playful fall story can turn “take away” from an abstract phrase into something children can see, move, and explain. Try the activity below to build early subtraction understanding with simple materials, and explore Math Foundations in Early Childhood to strengthen your practical knowle... How Can a Squirrel Story Help Preschoolers Discover Subtraction?

How Can Fall Letter Bingo Keep Preschoolers Learning Without the Rush?

How Can Fall Letter Bingo Keep Preschoolers Learning Without the Rush?

11/11/2026

Fall letter bingo can do more than fill a seasonal gathering—it can help preschoolers practice listening and recognizing letters when the game is paced for learning, not speed. Explore Science of Reading Foundations in the Pre-K Classroom for a broader understanding of alphabet knowledge, phon... How Can Fall Letter Bingo Keep Preschoolers Learning Without the Rush?

How Can Five Apples Help Kindergarteners Explore Number Bonds?

How Can Five Apples Help Kindergarteners Explore Number Bonds?

11/11/2026

For a simple invitation, place five apple counters beside two small baskets and ask, “How could we share all five?” Children can move, count, draw, and explain the different pairs that make five. The goal is not speed or memorization; it is helping children see and describe how parts rel... How Can Five Apples Help Kindergarteners Explore Number Bonds?

How Can Fall Wordplay Invite Families Into Early Sound Exploration in Every Home Language?

How Can Fall Wordplay Invite Families Into Early Sound Exploration in Every Home Language?

11/11/2026

Fall offers a familiar, sensory-rich way to help young children listen closely to the words they hear at home and in the classroom. Try the free Clapping Word Parts at Home: A Family Syllable Activity as a low-pressure invitation for families to play with spoken words; for a fuller understanding of ... How Can Fall Wordplay Invite Families Into Early Sound Exploration in Every Home Language?

How Can Fall Words Help Preschoolers Connect the Letter F to Its Sound?

How Can Fall Words Help Preschoolers Connect the Letter F to Its Sound?

11/11/2026

Fall brings a ready-made collection of words children can see, touch, and talk about—from fall leaves to a frog beside the garden. Explore a practical way to connect uppercase and lowercase F with /f/ through familiar seasonal vocabulary, and consider the Science of Reading Foundations in the ... How Can Fall Words Help Preschoolers Connect the Letter F to Its Sound?

How Can a November Letter H Invitation Help Preschoolers Learn, Create, and Help?

How Can a November Letter H Invitation Help Preschoolers Learn, Create, and Help?

11/11/2026

Can one playful November invitation bring letter learning, creativity, and classroom community together? A “Hats, Hands, and Helping” experience gives preschoolers meaningful ways to notice the letter H while talking, making, and cooperating. For a ready-to-use sequence of letter activit... How Can a November Letter H Invitation Help Preschoolers Learn, Create, and Help?

How Can Fall Break Child Care Programs Review Emergency Plans When School Is Closed?

How Can Fall Break Child Care Programs Review Emergency Plans When School Is Closed?

11/11/2026

When school closes for fall break, your program may welcome children who are unfamiliar with its rooms, routines, or emergency procedures. A focused plan review helps staff respond with confidence and account for every child; ChildCareEd’s Stay Alert! Steps for Emergency Prep offers practical ... How Can Fall Break Child Care Programs Review Emergency Plans When School Is Closed?

How Can Child Care Providers Offer Fall Foods While Honoring Each Infant’s Feeding Plan?

How Can Child Care Providers Offer Fall Foods While Honoring Each Infant’s Feeding Plan?

11/11/2026

Fall produce can bring color and variety to an infant menu, but a seasonal ingredient is only appropriate when it fits that baby’s readiness, health guidance, and family plan. Explore CDA Infants/Toddlers: Smart Nutrition & Feeding to build practical knowledge about infant nutrition, intro... How Can Child Care Providers Offer Fall Foods While Honoring Each Infant’s Feeding Plan?

How Can Child Care Teams Keep Infants Connected to Familiar Faces During Fall Staffing Changes?

How Can Child Care Teams Keep Infants Connected to Familiar Faces During Fall Staffing Changes?

11/11/2026

Fall staffing shifts can leave infants facing new voices and hands just when the classroom is busiest—but a thoughtful continuity plan can make change feel more manageable. Explore practical steps to protect familiar relationships, routines, and family communication, and consider ChildCareEd&r... How Can Child Care Teams Keep Infants Connected to Familiar Faces During Fall Staffing Changes?

How Can a Fall Staff Meeting Give Early Childhood Educators Time for Reflection and Support?

How Can a Fall Staff Meeting Give Early Childhood Educators Time for Reflection and Support?

11/11/2026

A fall staff meeting can be more than a list of reminders—it can give educators the chance to feel heard, recognize their strengths, and leave with support they can use. Explore a practical meeting plan that balances reflection with realistic program changes, and consider ChildCareEd’s f... How Can a Fall Staff Meeting Give Early Childhood Educators Time for Reflection and Support?

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