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How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
07/17/2026Every day in a child care setting is full of small opportunities to grow big social-emotional skills. This article offers practical, evidence-informed steps for directors and providers who want to weave #kindness into routines, relationships, and the rhythm of the day. You’ll find strategies... How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
02/24/2023What is National Random Acts of Kindness Day and why does it matter for child care? National Random Acts of Kindness Day (observed in the U.S. on February 17) offers a practical opportunity for child care programs to foreground social and emotional learning (SEL) by intentionally designing moments ... National Random Acts of Kindness Day
How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
07/16/2026Teaching gratitude is not a one-time lesson—it grows through warm relationships, consistent routines, adult modeling, and everyday opportunities that help young children notice and appreciate people, places, experiences, and acts of kindness. In #children-focused #care settings, gratitude prac... How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
Helping Children Learn Kindness, Empathy, and Belonging
05/13/2026Young children learn how to care for others when adults show them how. This article is for child care providers and directors who want practical ideas to grow #kindness, #empathy, #belonging, #children, and a joyful #classroom. How do I teach kindness and empathy every day? Teaching kindne... Helping Children Learn Kindness, Empathy, and Belonging
Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
06/17/2026Every day in your program you can plant small seeds of compassion. This article gives simple, proven steps to help young #children learn caring, sharing, and calm ways to solve problems. You'll find easy routines, activities, and ways to work with families. Use the ideas that fit your group and your... Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
Build a Water Rocket
09/23/2022Blast Off: Build a NASA Water Rocket It's summertime, and a well-run program can turn warm afternoons into productive STEM learning. This practical guide shows child care professionals how to run a supervised, curriculum-connected water-rocket activity that teaches engineering design, measurement, ... Build a Water Rocket
School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
07/20/2026A strong school-age program gives children opportunities to move, create, collaborate, and make meaningful choices. ChildCareEd’s online Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs course helps educators understand the elements of appropriate activities and lesson plans for school-age children wh... School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
Father's Day Is Coming Up!
09/23/202245-Hour Child Growth and Development and CDA Infants/Toddlers: Lesson Planning Made Easy (both ChildCareEd courses) can help you plan age-appropriate, developmentally informed activities while preparing staff. Below are practical, classroom-ready ideas and planning strategies for early childhood pro... Father's Day Is Coming Up!
Celebrating Fathers and Special Grown-Ups: Easy Activities for Child Care
02/26/2026Celebrating dads and other caring adults can be a big deal for young children. When kids get to say “thank you,” they feel loved, seen, and connected. Simple classroom projects can also strengthen trust with families and build a warm community in your program. In this article you&... Celebrating Fathers and Special Grown-Ups: Easy Activities for Child Care
Celebrating Father’s Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
04/30/2026Hashtags: #Fathers #ChildCa Father’s Day is a great chance for children to show love to the special men and male role models in their lives. This guide gives simple, low-cost ideas you can use in your #ChildCare program. Use short activities, easy crafts, and flexible invitations so every c... Celebrating Father’s Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
