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What is April 7th?
09/23/2022DID YOU KNOW?... April 7th is National No Housework Day! National No Housework Day directs us to put down the cleaning solution and toss aside the laundry. For one day each year on April 7th, the housework can wait. Take a break from sweeping, dusting, and dishes. Dirty windows? They will wait on... What is April 7th?
Cool Summer Fun: National Ice Cream Day Activities for Kids
06/10/2026National Ice Cream Day is a great chance to add joy, learning, and community to your summer schedule. With simple planning you can run stations, experiments, and pretend play that fit into your routine. This guide helps directors and child care providers plan a day that is safe, inclusive, and full ... Cool Summer Fun: National Ice Cream Day Activities for Kids
Sweet National Ice Cream Day Activities Kids Will Love
04/30/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sweet chance to mix play and learning. This guide helps child care providers and directors plan easy, safe, and meaningful ways to celebrate with children. You’ll find simple recipes, hands-on #activities, ideas that sneak in #STEM and literacy, and tips for keeping... Sweet National Ice Cream Day Activities Kids Will Love
How can I make staff training easier for my child care program?
06/16/2026Running training for busy teachers can feel hard. This short guide gives easy, practical steps directors and providers can use this week. You will learn how to assign courses quickly, track proof for licensing, build a small training plan that fits the day, and help staff feel motivated. Use simple ... How can I make staff training easier for my child care program?
How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Your Center
04/30/2026National Ice Cream Day is a fun, low-cost chance to make summer special for the children in your care. A simple celebration can bring smiles, learning, and community events that fit your daily schedule. Use this guide to plan easy activities, connect them to learning goals, and follow rules so famil... How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Your Center
How can Florida child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning fun?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a great chance to bring smiles, play, and short lessons to your #preschoolers. With simple stations, a few safety steps, and a plan to include every child, you can turn a sweet treat into a day of learning. Why it matters: celebrating with purpose helps children practice ... How can Florida child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning fun?
ChildCareEd is now on Pinterest!
03/09/2023ChildCareEd is now on Pinterest! Discover curated images, classroom sketches, activity plans, and book lists on our Pinterest boards. Follow ChildCareEd for immediately usable ideas and then deepen your implementation through focused training—for example, Classroom Arrangement: The Seco... ChildCareEd is now on Pinterest!
How can North Dakota child care providers celebrate America’s 250th in simple, respectful ways?
06/22/2026America’s 250th is a chance to celebrate with short, meaningful moments that build learning and community. This article helps #NorthDakota child care directors and providers plan low-prep, developmentally appropriate, and respectful activities for infants through preschool. You’ll find e... How can North Dakota child care providers celebrate America’s 250th in simple, respectful ways?
Designing Classroom Spaces That Support Learning and Play
06/23/2026Your #classroom can be a quiet helper for teachers and a big invitation for #play and #learning for every #child. Small changes in shelves, light, materials, and routines help children explore, make choices, and build skills. This article gives easy steps you can use today. Many of the ideas come fr... Designing Classroom Spaces That Support Learning and Play
How can I organize an effective preschool classroom?
05/08/2026Organizing an effective preschool classroom helps children learn, play, and feel safe. This short guide gives easy steps you can use today. You will find ideas about room layout, daily #routines, engaging #centers, clear #visuals, and how to welcome every child with #inclusion. Links point to help... How can I organize an effective preschool classroom?
