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When Leaves Become “Mine”: How Can We Teach Sharing During Fall Nature Play?
11/04/2026A child’s “mine!” over a treasured autumn leaf can feel like a tiny storm in the middle of outdoor play—but it can also become a meaningful lesson in communication, choice, and cooperation. Build a supportive approach with Viewing Guidance in a Positive Light, a three-hour on... When Leaves Become “Mine”: How Can We Teach Sharing During Fall Nature Play?
How Can District of Columbia Child Care Providers Create Calmer, More Organized Classrooms?
11/04/2026Create Calmer, More Organized Classrooms For child care providers in Washington, DC, creating a calm, organized classroom is about more than keeping children on schedule. Predictable routines, positive guidance, and meaningful transitions help young learners feel secure, develop independence, and b... How Can District of Columbia Child Care Providers Create Calmer, More Organized Classrooms?
What Should Teachers Do When a Child Understands a Skill but Refuses to Demonstrate It?
11/04/2026A child can know how to count, zip a coat, or name a shape and still decline to show it when asked. Rather than turning the moment into a test or a power struggle, use observation and flexible teaching to understand what is getting in the way. The Preschool Assessments & Observations course offe... What Should Teachers Do When a Child Understands a Skill but Refuses to Demonstrate It?
How Can Teachers Encourage Children to Use Materials Creatively Instead of Only One Way?
11/04/2026When children see only one “right” way to use a block, paintbrush, or cardboard box, valuable opportunities for exploration can disappear. With intentional materials and responsive teaching, you can help children imagine possibilities, test ideas, and build confidence; The Best Promotion... How Can Teachers Encourage Children to Use Materials Creatively Instead of Only One Way?
How Can Teachers Help Children Stay Calm When They Have to Wait for a Turn?
11/04/2026Waiting for a favorite toy or a teacher’s attention can feel like a very long time to a young child—and it can test the patience of the whole classroom. With practical routines and compassionate coaching, you can help children build the skills to wait and recover from frustration; From T... How Can Teachers Help Children Stay Calm When They Have to Wait for a Turn?
How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Solve Small Problems Before Asking an Adult?
11/04/2026A child reaches for the teacher when a block tower wobbles or a container will not open—but those small pauses can become practice in thinking, persistence, and self-advocacy. The three-hour online Supporting Children’s Independence course offers strategies for fostering self-regulation ... How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Solve Small Problems Before Asking an Adult?
How Can Simple Daily Practices Help Young Children Understand Time and Sequence?
11/04/2026“When is it time to go outside?” and “What happens after lunch?” are invitations to help children make sense of their day. A few predictable routines, thoughtful words, and accessible visuals can turn time from an abstract idea into something children experience and anticipat... How Can Simple Daily Practices Help Young Children Understand Time and Sequence?
How Can Teachers Support Children Who Become Frustrated When a Friend Changes the Game?
11/04/2026A play plan can change in a moment: the bakery becomes a spaceship, or the rules of a chase game suddenly shift. When a child feels frustrated, You’re Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution offers focused professional learning on developmentally appropriate ways to guide peer disa... How Can Teachers Support Children Who Become Frustrated When a Friend Changes the Game?
What Should Educators Do When a Child Avoids Talking During Group Activities?
11/04/2026A child who stays silent during circle time may be listening, processing, feeling unsure, or communicating in a way that is not yet verbal. Learn practical ways to make group participation safer and more flexible, and explore Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development for focused training on chi... What Should Educators Do When a Child Avoids Talking During Group Activities?
What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Constantly Says “I Can’t”?
11/04/2026When “I can’t” becomes a child’s go-to phrase, it can be hard to know whether to reassure, step in, or give more space. A warm, practical response can turn that moment into an opportunity to build confidence, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills; for focused strat... What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Constantly Says “I Can’t”?
