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What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Compare, Sort, and Classify During Play?
10/24/2026Everyday play can become a lively laboratory for children’s early math and reasoning: a basket of blocks, a handful of leaves, or a routine cleanup can invite children to notice what is alike and different. The Early Mathematics Through Play course offers practical ways to weave comparison, cl... What Are Simple Ways to Help Children Compare, Sort, and Classify During Play?
What Should Preschool Teachers Do When a Child Frequently Changes Activities Without Engaging?
10/24/2026A preschooler who moves from one activity to another without settling in may be communicating that something about the experience, environment, or timing is not working for them. Learn how to respond with observation, thoughtful adjustments, and meaningful choices; Creating Engaging and Meaningful L... What Should Preschool Teachers Do When a Child Frequently Changes Activities Without Engaging?
How Can Teachers Support Children Who Struggle to Make Decisions Independently?
10/24/2026When a child freezes at a simple choice or turns to an adult for every next step, the moment can become a powerful opportunity to build agency and confidence. The online Supporting Children’s Independence course offers focused professional learning on self-regulation, age-appropriate independe... How Can Teachers Support Children Who Struggle to Make Decisions Independently?
How Can Child Care Providers Build Early Writing Skills Without Relying on Worksheets?
10/24/2026Young children become writers long before they form neat letters: every drawing, story, sign, and purposeful mark can help them communicate. Child care providers can nurture these beginnings through play, conversation, movement, and everyday classroom routines; for a deeper foundation in early liter... How Can Child Care Providers Build Early Writing Skills Without Relying on Worksheets?
What Are Effective Ways to Help Children Learn From Trial and Error?
10/24/2026A child’s failed block tower, tangled zipper, or unexpected science result can become a powerful lesson when adults make room for another try. The ChildCareEd course Role of Play in Learning helps providers connect play with children’s development and learning, offering a useful next ste... What Are Effective Ways to Help Children Learn From Trial and Error?
What Should Educators Do When a Child Becomes Upset by Corrections or Feedback?
10/24/2026A correction that seems small to an adult can feel overwhelming to a young child who is still learning how to manage disappointment, understand expectations, and separate an action from their sense of self. A calm, respectful response can preserve trust while helping the child learn what to try next... What Should Educators Do When a Child Becomes Upset by Corrections or Feedback?
How Can Teachers Help Children Learn Responsibility Without Shame?
10/24/2026Responsibility grows when children feel capable, connected, and supported—not when they fear embarrassment. Explore practical ways to invite children into decisions, teach repair, and set clear limits, and consider Supporting Children’s Independence for focused professional learning on s... How Can Teachers Help Children Learn Responsibility Without Shame?
What Are Simple Ways to Strengthen Self-Control During Exciting Classroom Moments?
10/24/2026Exciting classroom moments—bubbles, music, a favorite toy, or the rush to go outdoors—can make it hard for young children to pause before acting. With a few playful routines and calm, consistent coaching, providers can turn that energy into practice with waiting, listening, and safe choi... What Are Simple Ways to Strengthen Self-Control During Exciting Classroom Moments?
How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Notice Details During Observation Activities?
10/24/2026Children’s most meaningful discoveries often begin with a tiny detail: a leaf’s veins, a shadow’s movement, or a sound that changes. With intentional prompts and inviting materials, teachers can help preschoolers slow down, describe what they notice, and build early inquiry skills;... How Can Preschool Teachers Encourage Children to Notice Details During Observation Activities?
What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Refuses Help but Is Clearly Struggling?
10/24/2026A child is wrestling with a zipper, puzzle, or peer conflict—and insists, “I can do it,” even as frustration grows. The goal is to respect that independence without leaving the child alone with a challenge they cannot yet manage. Supporting Children’s Independence offers prac... What Should Child Care Providers Do When a Child Refuses Help but Is Clearly Struggling?
