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A Child Counts Correctly but Cannot Show the Quantity: What Comes Next?
09/29/2026A child may recite “one, two, three” with confidence and still be unsure how to make a group of three. The next step is to connect number words with visible, buildable quantities; the Math Foundations in Early Childhood course offers practical strategies for strengthening number sense th... A Child Counts Correctly but Cannot Show the Quantity: What Comes Next?
How Can You Build a Family Child Care Day Around Shared and Individual Routines?
09/29/2026A family child care day can feel both calm and responsive when children know the rhythm but are not expected to move in lockstep. Explore a practical way to blend group anchors with each child’s needs, and consider the DAP for Family Child Care course to strengthen your planning for mixed-age ... How Can You Build a Family Child Care Day Around Shared and Individual Routines?
A Child Counts Correctly but Cannot Show the Quantity: What Comes Next?
09/29/2026A child who recites the numbers and counts objects accurately has built an important foundation—but may still be learning what a number represents. Strengthen your next steps with Math Foundations in Early Childhood, a course that offers practical, hands-on strategies for supporting number sen... A Child Counts Correctly but Cannot Show the Quantity: What Comes Next?
How Can You Help an Infant Adjust to a New Primary Caregiver?
09/29/2026A new primary caregiver can bring big feelings for an infant and uncertainty for the adults who love and care for them. With an intentional handoff, familiar routines, and responsive communication, your team can build trust one small interaction at a time; the [CDA Infants/Toddlers: Importance of Co... How Can You Help an Infant Adjust to a New Primary Caregiver?
When Does a Preschool Worksheet Demand More Motor Control Than the Learning Goal Requires?
09/29/2026A worksheet can quietly turn a lesson about shapes, letters, or storytelling into a test of scissor precision. Use developmentally appropriate planning to keep the intended learning goal in view, and explore DAP for Preschool for deeper strategies on matching classroom experiences to children’... When Does a Preschool Worksheet Demand More Motor Control Than the Learning Goal Requires?
When a Well-Meant Parent Message Lands Badly, What Should Child Care Providers Do?
09/29/2026A message meant to reassure or solve a problem can sometimes sound abrupt, blaming, or dismissive to a worried parent. Child care providers can repair the moment by listening, clarifying intent, and agreeing on a practical next step; [Bridging Intent and Response: Communication] offers focused train... When a Well-Meant Parent Message Lands Badly, What Should Child Care Providers Do?
How Can Preschool Programs Protect Teachers’ Planning Time?
09/29/2026When every minute is spent supervising, transitioning, and responding to needs, lesson planning can spill into evenings and weekends. Protecting dedicated planning time helps teachers prepare more intentionally and sustain responsive care; Getting on the Right Path to Teaching explores stress, profe... How Can Preschool Programs Protect Teachers’ Planning Time?
How Can You Support an After-School Research Project for a Child with an IEP?
09/29/2026A state research project can build curiosity and confidence—but a child with an IEP may need a different route into the same investigation. Explore practical ways to remove barriers, honor the child’s strengths, and make the project genuinely inclusive; the Individual Needs & IEPs fo... How Can You Support an After-School Research Project for a Child with an IEP?
What Should You Do When Older Children Say After-School Rules Are for Babies?
09/29/2026When an older child says, “These rules are for babies,” they may be asking for more voice and responsibility—not a rule-free afternoon. The online Guiding School-Aged Children course offers practical positive-guidance strategies to support self-regulation, meaningful choices, and p... What Should You Do When Older Children Say After-School Rules Are for Babies?
How Can Family Knowledge Enrich a Montessori Toddler Classroom?
09/29/2026Families know the small details that help toddlers feel secure, communicate, and explore—and that knowledge can make a Montessori classroom more responsive from the very first days. A thoughtfully designed Engaging Parents in the Montessori Toddler Classroom course offers practical strategies ... How Can Family Knowledge Enrich a Montessori Toddler Classroom?
