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What Should Teachers Do When a Child Communicates Differently From Their Peers?
11/09/2026When a child’s words, gestures, timing, or communication tools differ from those of classmates, adults can either lower the pressure—or unintentionally make participation harder. Learn respectful, practical ways to notice and respond to each child’s messages, and explore Language D... What Should Teachers Do When a Child Communicates Differently From Their Peers?
Why Isn’t Naming Feelings Enough—and What Should Preschoolers Do Next?
11/09/2026A preschooler can point to “angry” on a feelings chart and still need help when a tower falls or a friend takes a toy. The next step is teaching children to connect feelings with safe, useful coping choices—skills you can strengthen through daily classroom routines and playful prac... Why Isn’t Naming Feelings Enough—and What Should Preschoolers Do Next?
Can Visual Supports Help Preschoolers Follow Directions More Independently?
11/09/2026When a preschooler loses track of a spoken direction, repeating it may not provide the missing information. Visual cues can make routines and multistep tasks easier to understand, remember, and complete with growing independence; for practical professional learning, explore Moving About the Classroo... Can Visual Supports Help Preschoolers Follow Directions More Independently?
Why Do Some Preschoolers Participate Less in Group Conversations—and How Can Teachers Help?
11/09/2026A quiet child in circle time may be listening, processing, or looking for a safer way to contribute—not disengaging. Learn how communication, language, sensory, social, and timing barriers can shape participation, and how small adjustments can open more pathways into conversation. For practica... Why Do Some Preschoolers Participate Less in Group Conversations—and How Can Teachers Help?
Preschoolers Love Mixing and Pouring—Are We Missing an Opportunity to Teach Math?
11/09/2026When preschoolers scoop, pour, and mix, they are already exploring mathematical ideas—often before anyone names them. With a few intentional prompts, providers can turn this joyful play into meaningful practice with quantity, comparison, measurement, and sequencing; Early Mathematics Through P... Preschoolers Love Mixing and Pouring—Are We Missing an Opportunity to Teach Math?
How Can Educators Build a Classroom Where Every Child’s Voice Counts?
11/09/2026When a child cannot yet explain what they need, the message may still be there—in a gesture, glance, sound, movement, sign, or picture. Learn how to notice these signals and build daily opportunities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to express themselves; Language Development in Early C... How Can Educators Build a Classroom Where Every Child’s Voice Counts?
How Can Teachers Help Preschoolers Talk About Their Feelings Through Art?
11/09/2026A child may know a feeling before having the words to explain it; a playful face-making activity can offer a welcoming place to begin. Explore ChildCareEd’s Open Heart, Open Art for practical ideas about using open-ended art to support social-emotional development, and consider Brighter Future... How Can Teachers Help Preschoolers Talk About Their Feelings Through Art?
How Can After-School Programs Make Storytelling Accessible to Every Child?
11/09/2026A story circle can bring children together—or leave some unsure how to join. With flexible ways to listen, create, and share, after-school staff can make storytelling a welcoming experience for school-age children with different communication, learning, and participation needs. Explore Reading... How Can After-School Programs Make Storytelling Accessible to Every Child?
When a Preschool Bridge-Building Project Falls Apart, What Can Children Learn?
11/09/2026A bridge that collapses can feel like a project gone wrong—but for preschoolers, it may be the most revealing moment of the activity. Use the Basic Science in Early Childhood course to strengthen your inquiry and questioning practices, and explore Children at the Wheel: Emergent Curriculum for... When a Preschool Bridge-Building Project Falls Apart, What Can Children Learn?
Why Does Ice Melt Faster in Some Places? A Simple Preschool Science Investigation
11/09/2026Why does one ice cube turn to a puddle while another is still holding its shape? A simple melting investigation lets preschoolers make predictions, notice evidence, and compare familiar classroom locations—while you support meaningful early science without a complicated setup. For practical gu... Why Does Ice Melt Faster in Some Places? A Simple Preschool Science Investigation
