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How can I teach colors, shapes & numbers through play in Michigan classrooms?
05/18/2026Teaching young children to notice #colors, #shapes, and #numbers is easy when you use play. This article helps child care providers and directors in #Michigan learn simple ways to teach these ideas using short games, daily routines, and hands-on materials. You will find ready-to-use ideas, links t... How can I teach colors, shapes & numbers through play in Michigan classrooms?
How can classroom activities support early learning?
06/09/2026Children learn best when activities are simple, hands-on, and part of the day. This article gives child care providers practical ideas you can use right away. You will find short plans, safety notes, and ways to measure success. Two short reasons why this matters: 1) Early activities shape brain gr... How can classroom activities support early learning?
How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Your Center or Daycare
04/30/2026Cinco de Mayo can be a happy, short, and meaningful day in your #classroom when you plan with respect and clear goals. Keep celebrations simple, invite family voices, and focus on music, art, stories, and food that teach rather than stereotype. Use materials you already have and set up a few short s... How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Your Center or Daycare
World Heart Day
10/07/2022Introduction: What is World Heart Day and why should child care professionals pay attention? World Heart Day is an annual global campaign created by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness that cardiovascular disease (CVD) — including heart disease and stroke — is the leading cause... World Heart Day
How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe for infants through school-age children?
07/15/2026Outdoor play supports children’s physical development, confidence, exploration, and learning, but playgrounds also contain predictable hazards that child care directors and providers must manage consistently. This guide offers practical, evidence-based strategies for protecting infants, toddle... How can child care programs keep playgrounds safe for infants through school-age children?
What Makes Children Feel Truly Capable?
07/22/2026Feeling capable is the foundation for curiosity, persistence, and healthy risk-taking in young children. If you want practical strategies that create repeatable success for every child, start by strengthening your classroom design and learning activities — for example, explore Environments Tha... What Makes Children Feel Truly Capable?
How can childcare programs prevent the spread of illness?
06/09/2026Keeping kids healthy is one of the kindest things we do. This article gives clear, practical steps you can use in your program today. It explains simple routines, cleaning rules, illness policies, and what to do if many children get sick. Why it matters: 1. Fewer sick days means more learning time... How can childcare programs prevent the spread of illness?
How can Nevada early childhood educators keep classrooms safe in hot weather?
05/07/2026Working in hot weather takes planning and teamwork. This short guide is for Nevada child care directors and teachers who want clear, practical steps to keep kids cool and safe. You will see numbered checklists, simple routines, and quick actions to use today. This matters because young bodies heat u... How can Nevada early childhood educators keep classrooms safe in hot weather?
Assembling the Tools for Assessment
12/28/2021Assessment should be practical, focused, and immediately useful to teachers and families. This guide gives concrete steps to assemble a compact assessment kit, select tools that match purpose and age, and convert observations into measurable goals and family-facing action. To build shared staff prac... Assembling the Tools for Assessment
Child Growth and Development Classes Online
06/23/2026Online classes about child growth and development can help your team learn new ideas, meet training needs, and support children every day. This short article explains what these classes teach, where to find trusted options, how to pick good ones, and how to use what you learn in your #program. For a... Child Growth and Development Classes Online
