Introduction Teaching small children to notice and care about others is possible with short, steady steps. This article gives quick, easy ideas you can use every day in your #preschoolers room. It explains why empathy matters, simple routines to try, what to say during conflicts, and how to bring f... How can I teach empathy in preschool with simple daily practices?
Introduction Emotion coaching helps adults teach young children to notice feelings, calm down, and use words. This guide is for child care #teachers and directors. It uses simple steps you can try right away. You will see short lists, clear scripts, and links to helpful resources from ChildCareEd a... How can teachers use emotion coaching with little kids?
Introduction Bedtime can be hard for both families and child care teams. This article gives easy ideas child care leaders and staff can use right away. You will find simple steps to calm fights, protect nap time, and help families at home. Good sleep helps behavior, learning, and #health. For cla... How can simple changes fix bedtime struggles in preschoolers?
Ready to open or lead a child care program in Illinois? This guide walks child care providers and directors through the main training and licensing steps. Licensing helps make sure your program meets rules for health, safety, and staff qualifications. ChildCareEd also offers Illinois-approved traini... Illinois Child Care Licensing Training: Steps to Get Started
Glow and Grow is a kind and simple way to talk with families about a child’s progress. The glow is something the child is doing well. The grow is one small next step to practice. This approach works well for conferences, weekly reports, and quick family updates because it starts with encourage... Glow and Grow for Teachers: What It Is, How to Use It, and How to Explain It to Parents
Introduction As a child care provider, you often hear children say the same word or line over and over. That can feel surprising or even a little frustrating. This article explains simple, practical reasons children repeat themselves and what repeating usually means for their #language, #developmen... Why Do Kids Repeat Themselves and What Does It Mean Developmentally?
Introduction: Why orientation matters for your program New staff need a clear start. A good #orientation tells them what to do, where to go, and who can help. It keeps children safer and helps your team feel ready. Why it matters: trained staff reduce accidents, help families trust your program, an... What Should New Child Care Staff Expect During Orientation Training?
If you work in child care in California, it is important to understand the difference between Title 5 and Title 22. These two sets of rules affect how programs operate, who they serve, and what standards they must follow. This guide is for child care directors and providers. It explains what each r... Title 5 vs Title 22 in California Child Care: What’s the Difference?
Working in child care means helping children learn, grow, and stay safe. In Texas, there are helpful tools that make it easier to find training, track your hours, and build a stronger program. This guide explains three important Texas training tools: TECPDS Texas Rising Star Staff tr... Texas Training Resources: TECPDS, Texas Rising Star, and Planning Tools
Introduction Safe sleep is one of the most important parts of caring for babies. This article helps child care providers and directors learn easy rules and smart steps to keep infants #SafeSleep, #Infants, #SIDS, #Crib, and #Supervision safe. We will explain why safe sleep matters, the basic practi... How can child care programs keep infants safe during sleep?