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How can child care providers keep kids hydrated with simple daily habits?
07/16/2026A consistent #hydration plan helps keep #children safe during #outdoorplay, supports physical health and attention, and gives #staff clear routines they can follow throughout the day. Rather than waiting for children to say they are thirsty, providers can schedule regular water breaks, keep drinking... How can child care providers keep kids hydrated with simple daily habits?
Can simple kitchen activities teach valuable skills to young children in child care settings?
07/16/2026Simple kitchen activities can teach young children valuable real-world skills while making learning active, social, and memorable. Teacher-led cooking and no-cook food projects can introduce early math through counting and measuring, science through observing changes in ingredients, language through... Can simple kitchen activities teach valuable skills to young children in child care settings?
How Can Farm-to-Table Experiences Teach Toddlers Where Food Comes From?
07/16/2026Farm-to-table experiences give toddlers a concrete, hands-on way to discover where food comes from while building early science, language, motor, social-emotional, and nutrition skills. Through simple routines such as planting seeds, watering herbs, washing produce, visiting a garden, sorting fruits... How Can Farm-to-Table Experiences Teach Toddlers Where Food Comes From?
What Healthy Snack Ideas Will Kids Actually Love?
07/16/2026Snack time can be a daily opportunity to nourish children, teach healthy routines, and create a calm moment in a busy child care schedule. The most successful snacks are simple, appealing, easy to prepare, and balanced across food groups while also accounting for allergies, choking risks, cultural p... What Healthy Snack Ideas Will Kids Actually Love?
How can child care programs handle picky eaters without mealtime battles?
07/16/2026Working with #picky #children at the table is one of the most common—and emotionally charged—challenges early childhood programs face. Child care providers can reduce mealtime battles by offering balanced choices, serving small portions, introducing unfamiliar foods repeatedly without pr... How can child care programs handle picky eaters without mealtime battles?
Navigating Michigan's Child Care Crisis through a Rewarding Career Change with ChildCareEd
12/07/2023Michigan is grappling with a child care crisis: demand for qualified professionals exceeds the available workforce. Motivated individuals can consider a #career change into early childhood education. ChildCareEd's Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases and 45-hour Growth and Development (Birt... Navigating Michigan's Child Care Crisis through a Rewarding Career Change with ChildCareEd
How a 90-Hour Certification Can Change Your Life
02/25/2025The 90-Hour Certification is a common pathway into a career in child care. It combines two 45-hour trainings: a Growth and Development course and an age-appropriate Curriculum course. ChildCareEd offers the 45-hour Growth and Development course (45-hour Growth and Development) and the 45-hour Infant... How a 90-Hour Certification Can Change Your Life
Managing an Early Childhood Classroom with Confidence
05/19/2026Managing a busy early childhood classroom can feel heavy some days — but small steps give big results. You will learn simple, practical moves to feel more calm and #confident in your work. This article focuses on 1) routines and visuals, 2) room layout and schedules, 3) calm responses to be... Managing an Early Childhood Classroom with Confidence
How can I make preschool classroom rules that children understand?
06/17/2026Every day in your program shows how rules help children feel safe and learn. Short, clear rules make the day calmer for teachers and kids. This article is for child care providers and directors. You will get easy steps, posters, and scripts you can use tomorrow. Remember: state requirements vary -... How can I make preschool classroom rules that children understand?
Classroom Management in Preschool: Simple Strategies That Work
05/19/2026This short guide gives busy child care leaders and teachers simple ideas that work. You will see easy steps for #routines #visuals #behavior #centers #families that you can try this week. For more tips and printable tools, start with Effective Classroom Management Strategies for Preschool Teachers ... Classroom Management in Preschool: Simple Strategies That Work
