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What Developmental Milestones Should Teachers Know From Birth to Age 5?
09/10/2026Recognizing developmental milestones helps teachers plan responsive experiences, notice meaningful progress, and partner confidently with families. For a deeper foundation in typical and atypical development from birth through age five, explore The Science of Growing Up: Typical and Atypical Develop... What Developmental Milestones Should Teachers Know From Birth to Age 5?
What Signs Suggest a Preschooler May Need Extra Developmental Support?
09/10/2026A preschooler’s repeated struggles with communication, movement, play, or daily routines deserve thoughtful attention—not quick labels. Learning what to observe, how to document patterns, and when to involve families can help you respond earlier and more confidently; Developmental Screen... What Signs Suggest a Preschooler May Need Extra Developmental Support?
How Can Early Childhood Teachers Distinguish Typical from Atypical Development?
09/10/2026When a child develops differently from peers, thoughtful observation—not a quick label—helps teachers respond well. Build practical confidence with Typical & Atypical Development in ECE, a focused course that strengthens milestone knowledge, referral awareness, and inclusive classroo... How Can Early Childhood Teachers Distinguish Typical from Atypical Development?
Why May Emotional Self-Regulation Matter More Than Academic Skills Before Kindergarten?
09/10/2026What helps a child benefit from every story, game, and classroom experience? Growing emotional self-regulation gives children a practical foundation for attention, relationships, persistence, and learning. Explore From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills to gain ... Why May Emotional Self-Regulation Matter More Than Academic Skills Before Kindergarten?
What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice—and What Does It Look Like?
09/10/2026When a classroom feels joyful, purposeful, and responsive, developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is often at work. This framework helps child care providers and directors align expectations, environments, and teaching strategies with children’s development, individual strengths, and famil... What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice—and What Does It Look Like?
How Do Children Learn Through Play?
09/10/2026Children do not need to choose between playing and learning—well-designed play makes learning active, meaningful, and memorable. To strengthen your understanding of developmentally appropriate play, explore Role of Play in Learning, a focused course that can help providers connect everyday pla... How Do Children Learn Through Play?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Children Who Learn at Different Speeds?
09/10/2026When children progress at different speeds, a one-size-fits-all lesson can leave some frustrated and others unchallenged. The Tailoring Instruction to Children’s Needs course offers practical guidance on differentiation and scaffolding, helping providers strengthen classroom practices while ea... How Can Child Care Providers Support Children Who Learn at Different Speeds?
How Much Structured Learning Do Preschoolers Really Need?
09/10/2026Preschoolers need intentional learning, but they also need time to play, move, talk, imagine, and follow their interests. For practical guidance on designing developmentally appropriate experiences, explore DAP for Preschool, which can strengthen classroom practice while supporting relevant professi... How Much Structured Learning Do Preschoolers Really Need?
How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Independence Without Doing Everything for Children?
09/10/2026When adults rush to help, children lose valuable opportunities to practice, persist, and discover, “I can do this.” Child care providers can build capable, confident learners through intentional scaffolding, predictable routines, and thoughtfully prepared environments; Supporting Childre... How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Independence Without Doing Everything for Children?
How Can Child Care Providers Teach Children to Solve Conflicts With Each Other?
09/10/2026When children grab, shout, exclude, or disagree, the goal is not to eliminate every conflict—it is to teach a safer, more capable response. Explore the You’re Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution course for focused professional development on developmentally appropriate co... How Can Child Care Providers Teach Children to Solve Conflicts With Each Other?
