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How Can Counting Activities Start Meaningful Conversations About Food and Nutrition?

How Can Counting Activities Start Meaningful Conversations About Food and Nutrition?

10/23/2026

Counting a pretend picnic can do more than strengthen number skills—it can give children a relaxed way to notice, name, and talk about food. Try Picnic Food Count and Color as a playful classroom invitation, and build your nutrition knowledge with On My Plate: Children’s Nutrition, a cou... How Can Counting Activities Start Meaningful Conversations About Food and Nutrition?

How Can Hands-On Fall Math Teach More, Fewer, and Equal?

How Can Hands-On Fall Math Teach More, Fewer, and Equal?

10/23/2026

When preschoolers can touch, move, and compare real objects, “more,” “fewer,” and “equal” become ideas they can see and explain—not just words to repeat. Use fall leaves to build children’s number sense, mathematical language, and confidence through pl... How Can Hands-On Fall Math Teach More, Fewer, and Equal?

How Can Strong Relationships Help Reduce Biting and Hitting?

How Can Strong Relationships Help Reduce Biting and Hitting?

10/23/2026

When a child bites or hits, the immediate priority is safety—but what happens next can shape how that child learns to communicate and connect. Strengthening warm, dependable relationships helps providers respond without shame while teaching safer ways to express needs; Ouch! Biting & Hitti... How Can Strong Relationships Help Reduce Biting and Hitting?

How Can Child Care Programs Organize Health and Emergency Information for a Safer Classroom?

How Can Child Care Programs Organize Health and Emergency Information for a Safer Classroom?

10/23/2026

When a child has an allergic reaction, an injury, or needs to leave quickly, staff should not have to search through scattered papers to find essential details. Build a clear system with the [Child Care Safety & Daily Checks Kit], then deepen your team’s understanding with [Pillars of Heal... How Can Child Care Programs Organize Health and Emergency Information for a Safer Classroom?

How Can Family Communication Help You Understand Infant and Toddler Needs?

How Can Family Communication Help You Understand Infant and Toddler Needs?

10/23/2026

Infants and toddlers communicate long before they can explain what they need, and families often recognize the meaning behind their smallest cues. A thoughtful Family Questionnaire can help you learn about a child’s routines, comforts, interests, and communication from the people who know them... How Can Family Communication Help You Understand Infant and Toddler Needs?

How Can You Organize a Toddler Classroom to Encourage Exploration and Independence?

How Can You Organize a Toddler Classroom to Encourage Exploration and Independence?

10/23/2026

A well-organized toddler room can do more than look tidy: it can help children make choices, find materials, and explore with confidence. For a practical foundation in age-appropriate materials, playful room design, and inclusive exploration, explore ChildCareEd’s Playful Spaces for Infants &a... How Can You Organize a Toddler Classroom to Encourage Exploration and Independence?

How Can Preschool Providers Observe Early Number Recognition During Math Play?

How Can Preschool Providers Observe Early Number Recognition During Math Play?

10/23/2026

When a child spots three leaves at a glance—or carefully counts each one—you are seeing useful clues about how number understanding is developing. Use playful, purposeful observation to turn those moments into responsive teaching; ChildCareEd’s Preschool Assessments & Observati... How Can Preschool Providers Observe Early Number Recognition During Math Play?

How Can Providers Plan Creative Sensory and Fine-Motor Activities for Young Children?

How Can Providers Plan Creative Sensory and Fine-Motor Activities for Young Children?

10/23/2026

Thoughtfully planned sensory and fine-motor experiences turn everyday materials into meaningful opportunities for children to explore, create, and build confidence. The Playing with a Purpose: Infant/Toddler Lesson Planning course can help you plan age-appropriate activities for children from birth ... How Can Providers Plan Creative Sensory and Fine-Motor Activities for Young Children?

How Can Clear Documentation Strengthen Child Protection Procedures in Child Care?

How Can Clear Documentation Strengthen Child Protection Procedures in Child Care?

10/23/2026

When a safety concern arises, clear documentation can help a child-care team respond promptly, consistently, and with care. The Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting course offers focused learning on recognizing concerns and understanding reporting procedures, while the Safeguarding Young Lives: A ... How Can Clear Documentation Strengthen Child Protection Procedures in Child Care?

How Can Learning Spaces Encourage Independent Problem-Solving?

How Can Learning Spaces Encourage Independent Problem-Solving?

10/23/2026

A classroom can do more than hold materials: it can invite children to notice a challenge, try an idea, and adjust without waiting for an adult to solve it. Explore Spaces that Support Discovery to build practical knowledge about arranging environments that foster exploration; pair that learning wit... How Can Learning Spaces Encourage Independent Problem-Solving?

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