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How Can You Teach a New Word So Children Use It Beyond the Activity?
10/05/2026A child can trace “tent” perfectly and still not know how to use the word when building a blanket fort or looking at a picture book. Help new vocabulary travel from a planned activity into everyday talk with intentional modeling, repeated encounters, and playful practice. The Building Vo... How Can You Teach a New Word So Children Use It Beyond the Activity?
What Questions Keep a Preschool Science Conversation Going?
10/05/2026When a preschooler drops an object into water, the most valuable discovery may begin with your next question. Thoughtful prompts help children explain what they notice, test ideas, and listen to one another; the Teacher-Child Interactions for Stronger CLASS® Outcomes course offers practical ways... What Questions Keep a Preschool Science Conversation Going?
What Does a New Preschool Teacher Need Before Their First Solo Morning?
10/05/2026Your first solo morning can feel like a dozen small decisions arriving at once—but a few thoughtful preparations can make the room feel calmer for you and the children. Start with ChildCareEd’s First Week of School Checklist for Early Childhood Classrooms to organize setup, routines, and... What Does a New Preschool Teacher Need Before Their First Solo Morning?
How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
06/22/2026Summer is a chance for play, sunshine, and new learning. As a Michigan child care provider or director, you can help children continue building important skills throughout the summer while keeping learning fun and active. This article gives simple, practical steps you can use right away, including e... How Can Michigan Providers Prevent Summer Learning Loss in Young Children?
How does sleep help toddlers' brains grow in Michigan daycares?
05/19/2026Sleep matters for every child in your care. Good rest helps children learn, behave, and stay healthy. In this article, we explain why sleep supports brain growth, what strong nap routines look like in a Michigan #daycare, how staff can reduce wake-up meltdowns, and when to work with families or heal... How does sleep help toddlers' brains grow in Michigan daycares?
COMAR Regs/ Group Admin
03/30/2023ChildCareEd is helping Administrators save time with our new Professional Development Plan feature. Administrators can assign and track training — including 45 Hour Child Growth and Development and 45‑Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum — directly from the Group Admin dashboard. ... COMAR Regs/ Group Admin
Plan de Desarrollo Profesional: Cómo Group Admin facilita el seguimiento del personal
04/10/2023ChildCareEd ayuda a directores y administradores a ahorrar tiempo al organizar la capacitación de su equipo mediante el Group Admin, también conocido como Admin Portal. Una de sus herramientas es el Professional Development Plan, que permite generar un plan de desarrollo profesional pa... Plan de Desarrollo Profesional: Cómo Group Admin facilita el seguimiento del personal
When Adult Frustration Sets the Tone for the Whole Classroom, What Can Child Care Teams Do?
10/05/2026When frustration rises in a busy child care room, children often feel the shift before adults say a word. Noticing stress, pausing, and asking a teammate for support can help educators return to calm, intentional interactions. Use the Feelings Faces Chart: 16 Simp... When Adult Frustration Sets the Tone for the Whole Classroom, What Can Child Care Teams Do?
How Can Providers Plan Meaningful After-School Choices for Seven- and Eight-Year-Olds?
10/05/2026Seven- and eight-year-olds can help shape their after-school experience when providers invite their ideas and offer choices they can act on. During summer planning, use My Summer Bucket List to start a conversation about what children want to explore, create, or try, then work together to turn those... How Can Providers Plan Meaningful After-School Choices for Seven- and Eight-Year-Olds?
How Can Educators Gradually Reduce Adult Prompts During a Toddler Classroom Job?
10/05/2026A toddler who pauses until an adult says “put it here” may know how to do the classroom job—the adult’s cue may simply have become part of the routine. Try using the Toddler Classroom Helper Chart as a familiar visual reminder, then allow time for the child to begin before of... How Can Educators Gradually Reduce Adult Prompts During a Toddler Classroom Job?
