A strong childcare learning environment helps children feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn. It supports growth in many areas, including social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Educators play a big role in shaping this environment through daily choices, #classroom-setup, and how th... How Can Educators Improve Childcare Learning Environments?
Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children understand their feelings, build relationships, and make good choices. These skills are just as important as learning letters and numbers. When educators support SEL in the classroom, children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. This guide ex... How to Support Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children understand their feelings, build relationships, and make good choices. These skills are just as important as learning letters and numbers. When educators support SEL in the classroom, children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. This guide ex... How to Support Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children understand their feelings, build relationships, and make good choices. These skills are just as important as learning letters and numbers. When educators support SEL in the classroom, children feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. This guide ex... How to Support Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
If you work in child care in California, you may hear the words “Child Development Program Director.” This usually means you are leading a child care and development program and holding (or working toward) the Child Development Program Director Permit from the California Commission on Te... Child Development Program Director California
If you work in child care in Nevada, you may hear someone say, “Make sure you’re on the Registry.” That is because the Registry is a statewide system that helps early childhood professionals keep track of their training and education in one place. You can think of it like a profes... What Is the Nevada Registry?
Why Does a Positive Classroom Make Such a Big Difference? A positive classroom does more than feel nice—it helps children learn, grow, and feel safe every day. When children feel welcomed and respected, they are more likely to participate, build friendships, and enjoy learning. For early chil... How a Positive Classroom Changes Everything
Introduction Preschool classroom management is less about strict control and more about shaping an environment where young children feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. This article pulls together practical, teacher-tested strategies, routines, room design, behavior guidance, family communica... Classroom-tested strategies to help preschool teachers manage their classrooms
When working with young children, keeping them healthy is a top priority. Recently, you may have heard about a virus called Mpox, which used to be called Monkeypox. While it might sound scary, having the right information helps you keep your daycare or classroom safe. This article will explain what... What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care
Groundhog Day is a fun, simple holiday that happens every year on February 2. In early childhood classrooms, it’s a great chance to talk about weather, shadows, and animals—without needing fancy supplies. This guide includes easy Groundhog Day activities for toddlers and ... Groundhog Day Activities