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How Can Music and Movement Enrich Early Childhood Learning?
09/07/2026Music and movement can turn ordinary routines into joyful opportunities for language, regulation, motor development, and belonging. For a practical foundation, explore Mind's Medicine: Music in Early Childhood; providers can also consider Balancing Active Play in Child Care to strengthen scheduling ... How Can Music and Movement Enrich Early Childhood Learning?
Why Is Outdoor Learning Growing in Early Childhood?
09/14/2026Outdoor learning is moving from an occasional break to an intentional part of early childhood curriculum because children learn through movement, sensory exploration, relationships, and real-world inquiry. For practical ideas to design a nature-rich setting, explore Creating the Natural Outdoor Clas... Why Is Outdoor Learning Growing in Early Childhood?
How Can Emergent Readers Make Story Time More Interactive?
09/11/2026Story time becomes far more powerful when emergent readers are invited to think, move, predict, and respond—not simply listen. For practical strategies that strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, print awareness, and participation, explore Reading Aloud and Storytelling; this training can help ... How Can Emergent Readers Make Story Time More Interactive?
Wolf Trap Early Learning Programs
10/13/2021The arts in early childhood education offer children a wealth of social-emotional, cognitive, and motor development opportunities. Through engagement with music, dance, and visual arts, children are able to learn social skills, emotional regulation, increased language skills, and improve gross and f... Wolf Trap Early Learning Programs
Peace Education and Grace and Courtesy in Montessori Education
09/16/2024In Montessori education, the #development of the whole child is emphasized, and that includes fostering peace and social harmony. Peace education, combined with grace and courtesy lessons, is a foundational part of the Montessori philosophy, designed to #nurture kindness, #empathy, and respect withi... Peace Education and Grace and Courtesy in Montessori Education
Ready to Move Up? How You Can Go From Lead Teacher to Assistant Director
08/21/2026Ready to turn your classroom expertise into program-wide impact? Moving into an assistant director role requires more than excellent teaching: it calls for documented leadership, administrative knowledge, and confident communication. A 45 Hours Director-Administration ONLINE course can help you buil... Ready to Move Up? How You Can Go From Lead Teacher to Assistant Director
Childcare Educators in NYC: Surviving the Holiday Season in the Concrete Jungle
12/09/2024The holiday season in New York City is a time of celebration, joy, and community spirit, but for child care educators, it also presents a unique set of challenges. As families come together to celebrate various traditions, the demand for childcare services often surges, placing additional strain on ... Childcare Educators in NYC: Surviving the Holiday Season in the Concrete Jungle
Pay Equity Is a Compliance Story Too: What DC Providers Need to Know About Minimum Salary Rules for Early Educators
06/25/2026If you run or lead a child care program in #DC, this short guide helps you understand new minimum salary rules, the Pay Equity Fund and what to do next. It explains the basics in simple steps and links to local resources for action. This is written for directors and providers so that you can us... Pay Equity Is a Compliance Story Too: What DC Providers Need to Know About Minimum Salary Rules for Early Educators
What Can You Do If You Don’t Qualify for Georgia CAPS Child Care Assistance?
08/14/2026When a Georgia family is denied CAPS assistance, the cost of care can suddenly feel impossible—but a denial is not the end of the search for support. Providers and directors can help families review the decision, identify other funding pathways, and protect continuity of care; Coordinating wit... What Can You Do If You Don’t Qualify for Georgia CAPS Child Care Assistance?
What do Washington providers need to know about the 2026 WCCC subsidy cuts before July 1?
06/17/2026Washington child care leaders: this short guide explains the 2026 changes to Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and what to do before July 1. It is written for center directors and family home providers in plain language. You will see practical steps, common mistakes to avoid, and answers to qu... What do Washington providers need to know about the 2026 WCCC subsidy cuts before July 1?
