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Common After School Activities Kids Get Bored With—and What to Try Instead
08/25/2026When children say, “This is boring,” they may be telling you that an activity is too predictable, too passive, or disconnected from their interests—not that they are unwilling to learn. Build a more responsive program with Supporting School Age Development ONLINE, which offers prac... Common After School Activities Kids Get Bored With—and What to Try Instead
Early Intervention Strategies: What Can Teachers Do While a Child Is Waiting for Services?
08/25/2026A referral can be a hopeful first step, but waiting for an evaluation or services can leave teachers and families wondering what to do next. The Exceptional Children and Early Intervention course helps educators recognize developmental concerns, understand referral pathways, and support families thr... Early Intervention Strategies: What Can Teachers Do While a Child Is Waiting for Services?
Labor Day Crafts for School-Age Kids That Go Beyond Coloring Pages
08/25/2026Want Labor Day activities that feel meaningful, creative, and engaging for older children? These hands-on projects connect art with community, history, STEM, gratitude, and collaboration, while Designing Your School Age Classroom can help you organize flexible learning spaces and lesson plans that s... Labor Day Crafts for School-Age Kids That Go Beyond Coloring Pages
How Can Fun Bingo Games Teach Colors, Shapes, and Animals to Preschoolers?
08/24/2026What if a few colorful cards could turn skill practice into an eagerly anticipated game? Purposeful bingo supports language, visual discrimination, early mathematics, attention, and social learning while keeping preschoolers active participants; Lesson Planning for Preschoolers can help you connect ... How Can Fun Bingo Games Teach Colors, Shapes, and Animals to Preschoolers?
How Can Cut, Sort, and Glue Activities Strengthen Early Learners’ Development?
08/24/2026What looks like a simple paper craft can become a rich lesson in classification, language, coordination, and independence. These cut, sort, and glue experiences give young children meaningful practice with #fineMotor control while helping educators observe emerging reasoning skills; for a broader fo... How Can Cut, Sort, and Glue Activities Strengthen Early Learners’ Development?
How Can Task Cards Build Independent Learning Centers?
08/24/2026What if a small set of picture prompts could make center time calmer, more purposeful, and more independent? Task cards give children clear entry points for hands-on learning while allowing educators to observe, scaffold, and support individual needs. To strengthen your approach to purposeful center... How Can Task Cards Build Independent Learning Centers?
How to Stop a Child From Hitting Others Without Yelling or Shaming
08/21/2026When a child hits, your calm response can protect safety while teaching a skill that yelling cannot. Start with Ouch! Biting & Hitting Hurts to build practical guidance strategies for responding to aggression, understanding its causes, and supporting children’s social-emotional development... How to Stop a Child From Hitting Others Without Yelling or Shaming
After School Lesson Plans That Don’t Feel Like More School
08/21/2026When children arrive tired from a full school day, even a well-intentioned worksheet can feel like one demand too many. Thoughtful after-school lesson plans replace repetition with choice, movement, creativity, and meaningful relationships; the Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs course can hel... After School Lesson Plans That Don’t Feel Like More School
Toddler Classroom Ideas: What Should Be at a Child’s Eye Level?
08/21/2026What toddlers can see, reach, and recognize strongly influences how they move, choose, communicate, and participate. Thoughtful eye-level design can make your room more independent, welcoming, and easier to supervise; for deeper guidance, explore Playful Spaces for Infants & Toddlers, which can ... Toddler Classroom Ideas: What Should Be at a Child’s Eye Level?
Child Keeps Hitting Other Kids? Look for These 7 Patterns Before Reacting
08/21/2026A child who keeps hitting is communicating something—but the message is easy to miss when everyone is upset. Learning to identify the pattern behind the behavior can help you protect children, respond without shame, and teach a replacement skill; ChildCareEd’s The ABCs of Behavior: Turni... Child Keeps Hitting Other Kids? Look for These 7 Patterns Before Reacting
