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How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Your Center or Daycare
04/30/2026iPlanning a short, meaningful Fourth of July celebration for your #preschoolers can be fun and low-stress. Keep celebrations calm, inclusive, and focused on learning through play. This guide helps child care providers and directors pick easy crafts, sensory play, movement, and simple lessons about f... How to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Your Center or Daycare
National Freezer Pop Day
09/28/2022What is National Freezer Pop Day? National Freezer Pop Day, observed each July 8, celebrates chilled flavored-ice treats that have been part of American summers for more than six decades. For child care professionals, the day is an opportunity to combine joyful summer experiences with instr... National Freezer Pop Day
Creative National Ice Cream Day Ideas for the Classroom
04/30/2026National Ice Cream Day is a fun chance to celebrate with your #students while keeping learning first. This article gives easy, safe, and creative ideas for preschool and early elementary classrooms. You will find step-by-step centers, sensory ideas, art projects, and safety tips so the day runs smoo... Creative National Ice Cream Day Ideas for the Classroom
How can child care providers in DC celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a perfect chance for DC programs to make a short, joyful learning day. Celebrate with simple stations, songs, and small treats so every child can join. This guide gives easy steps, activity ideas, safety notes, and local supports to help your team plan a smooth event. Use... How can child care providers in DC celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
Ice Cream Day Crafts, Games, and Learning Activities
06/17/2026Ice Cream Day is a bright, simple way to bring play and learning to your #preschoolers program. A #sensory theme like ice cream helps children practice fine motor skills, counting, language, and turn-taking while having fun. This short guide gives easy craft ideas, games, and learning stations you... Ice Cream Day Crafts, Games, and Learning Activities
Blueberries Month
09/28/2022National Pick Blueberries and Blueberry Muffin Day! Summer presents an ideal opportunity for practitioners seeking seasonal, standards-aligned activities that advance gross and fine motor skills, cognitive processes, and socio-emotional development. ChildCareEd Child Care Training supports this wor... Blueberries Month
Seguridad en el Transporte: Lo que Todo Proveedor de Cuidado Infantil Debe Saber
07/16/2026La seguridad en el transporte comienza mucho antes de que el vehículo se ponga en movimiento. Los proveedores deben utilizar sistemas de retención adecuados, realizar inspecciones del vehículo, mantener una supervisión activa y verificar la asistencia antes, durante y des... Seguridad en el Transporte: Lo que Todo Proveedor de Cuidado Infantil Debe Saber
How can Pennsylvania child care programs celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a perfect chance to bring smiles, play, and learning into your program. Celebrate #IceCream in your #Pennsylvania #childcare with #STEM and #sensory activities that include every child. Below are easy steps, station ideas, safety tips, and ways ChildCareEd can support you... How can Pennsylvania child care programs celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning?
Make Your Own Ice Cream!
06/30/2023How can I make small-batch ice cream safely and usefully with children? Making simple bagged ice cream is an accessible hands-on activity that supports sensory exploration, early science concepts, and safe food-handling awareness. For providers who want to tie this activity to professional practi... Make Your Own Ice Cream!
¿Enfermo o No Enfermo? Cómo Tomar Decisiones de Exclusión en Cuidado Infantil
07/16/2026Decidir si un niño debe permanecer en casa o ser recogido puede ser difícil, especialmente cuando el personal debe actuar rápidamente y comunicarse con las familias. Un proceso claro, coherente y basado en evidencia ayuda a reducir conflictos, limitar la propagación de en... ¿Enfermo o No Enfermo? Cómo Tomar Decisiones de Exclusión en Cuidado Infantil
