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How Can Child Care Programs Make Arrival Time Easier for Children and Families?
10/08/2026A calmer arrival begins before the first goodbye: children need a welcoming adult, a predictable next step, and room for their feelings. The Every Moment Matters: Schedules and Transitions course offers practical learning on designing routines and transitions for different ages and temperaments, hel... How Can Child Care Programs Make Arrival Time Easier for Children and Families?
What Are Simple Ways to Encourage Language Development During Everyday Routines?
10/08/2026Every arrival, snack, handwashing moment, and transition can become a small conversation that helps children feel seen and builds communication skills. For practical strategies you can use with infants through preschoolers, explore Language Development in Early Childhood and Building Vocabulary; the... What Are Simple Ways to Encourage Language Development During Everyday Routines?
What Should Providers Observe Before Changing a Child’s Behavior Plan?
10/08/2026A behavior plan should change because evidence points to a better way to support a child—not because one difficult day has worn everyone down. The The ABCs of Behavior: Turning Challenges into Learning Opportunities course helps providers examine what happens before and after behavior and use ... What Should Providers Observe Before Changing a Child’s Behavior Plan?
How Can Teachers Help Children Rejoin Play After a Conflict?
10/08/2026A disagreement can leave a child unsure whether they are still welcome in the game—even after the immediate problem is over. With calm coaching, a respectful repair, and an achievable next step, teachers can help children reconnect without rushing or shaming them; the You’re Not My Frien... How Can Teachers Help Children Rejoin Play After a Conflict?
How Can Early Childhood Teachers Encourage Problem-Solving Without Giving the Answer?
10/08/2026A child’s “I can’t do it” can be the start of meaningful learning—if an adult leaves room for the child to think. Explore practical ways to coach problem-solving through play, conversation, and just-right support, and deepen your classroom practice with From Play to Pla... How Can Early Childhood Teachers Encourage Problem-Solving Without Giving the Answer?
What Makes a Classroom Routine Easy for Young Children to Follow?
10/08/2026When children know what comes next and how to take part, everyday moments like cleanup and handwashing can feel calmer and more empowering. Explore practical ways to teach routines step by step, and consider ChildCareEd’s Every Moment Matters: Schedules and Transitions for focused professional... What Makes a Classroom Routine Easy for Young Children to Follow?
What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Has Frequent Emotional Outbursts?
10/08/2026Frequent outbursts can leave a child overwhelmed and a classroom team searching for what to try next. A thoughtful plan can protect safety, identify what the child is communicating, and teach skills that make daily routines more manageable; ChildCareEd’s From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Pr... What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Has Frequent Emotional Outbursts?
How Can Teachers Make Circle Time Work for Children with Short Attention Spans?
10/08/2026When circle time turns into a daily struggle with wiggling and repeated reminders, the answer may be a better fit—not more insistence on sitting still. A short, purposeful gathering built around movement, choice, and participation can support learning while helping children feel successful. Fo... How Can Teachers Make Circle Time Work for Children with Short Attention Spans?
What Are the Best Ways to Support Children Who Struggle with Sharing?
10/08/2026A child clutching a favorite toy and shouting “Mine!” can test even a calm classroom—but it is also a chance to teach skills that grow through practice. Learn how to guide children toward cooperation without shaming or forcing them to give up a toy, and explore Social Foundations a... What Are the Best Ways to Support Children Who Struggle with Sharing?
How Can Preschool Teachers Build Independence Without Giving Too Much Help?
10/08/2026When a preschooler struggles with a zipper, puzzle, or cleanup task, stepping in can feel like the kindest and quickest choice—but that moment may also be a chance to practice. The Supporting Children’s Independence course offers focused professional learning on confidence, self-regulati... How Can Preschool Teachers Build Independence Without Giving Too Much Help?
