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How can we prepare children for the transition to kindergarten in New York?
07/08/2026Starting kindergarten can feel big for children and families. This article gives clear, practical steps for child care directors and providers in New York to help children move to school with confidence. You will find easy classroom ideas, ways to work with families and schools, tips to avoid common... How can we prepare children for the transition to kindergarten in New York?
Can California’s Universal TK Expansion Make the Early Learning Pipeline Stronger?
06/29/2026California’s Universal Transitional Kindergarten (TK) opens new chances for children, families, and programs. This article explains, in clear steps, how #providers can use the TK expansion to strengthen the whole early learning pipeline. We include practical actions, partnership ideas, and way... Can California’s Universal TK Expansion Make the Early Learning Pipeline Stronger?
What Kindergarten Readiness Skills Do Children Need?
06/18/2026Starting kindergarten is a big step for children and families. As a child care provider or director you help families know what matters and how to practice it. This short guide explains the key skills, simple classroom and home activities, when to screen or refer, and ways programs can share a cle... What Kindergarten Readiness Skills Do Children Need?
Grants and Free Resources for New Kindergarten Teachers
06/25/2026Starting as a new kindergarten teacher can feel exciting and expensive. This guide shows where to find #grants, #free #resources, and supports for #teachers beginning in #kindergarten. Links below point to helpful sites and practical steps you can use today. 1) What grants and free resource... Grants and Free Resources for New Kindergarten Teachers
What Skills Really Matter for Kindergarten Readiness (and Why Worksheets Aren't the Answer)?
04/08/2026Starting kindergarten is exciting — and a little scary for children and families. This article helps child care providers and directors focus on the simple, high-impact skills that matter most for school success. You will find practical, play-based ideas you can use in the classroom and shar... What Skills Really Matter for Kindergarten Readiness (and Why Worksheets Aren't the Answer)?
Addressing Childhood Stress: Nurturing Resilience for a Thriving Future
08/08/2023Childhood Stress Childhood stress is common and, when prolonged, can alter developmental trajectories. This article explains causes, neurobiological mechanisms, and practical steps caregivers and programs can take to reduce toxic stress and build resilience. Two ChildCareEd courses that sup... Addressing Childhood Stress: Nurturing Resilience for a Thriving Future
How Can North Dakota Child Care Providers Help Families Cope with Economic Stress?
06/30/2026Economic stress touches many families in our state. As a child care director or provider, you see the effects each day: worried parents, children with big feelings, and extra needs for basics like food or safe housing. This article gives clear, practical steps you can use now to support families in ... How Can North Dakota Child Care Providers Help Families Cope with Economic Stress?
How can child care providers support children through big changes like new siblings, divorce, or moving?
07/17/2026Big changes—new siblings, parental separation, or moving—show up in the daily life of any early childhood program. As a child care provider or director you are uniquely positioned to buffer stress, teach coping skills, and partner with families so young children can keep learning and f... How can child care providers support children through big changes like new siblings, divorce, or moving?
How Can Early Childhood Providers Build a Strong Career Path?
07/22/2026Want a practical road map that helps staff grow, reduces turnover, and strengthens classroom quality? Building a clear, achievable career path inside your program gives teachers direction, helps directors meet staffing and licensing needs, and supports children’s learning. As a helpful next st... How Can Early Childhood Providers Build a Strong Career Path?
How can Washington classrooms be more inclusive using nature, play, and community?
05/25/2026Child care directors and teachers in Washington: this article shows simple, clear steps you can use to make your classrooms more inclusive by using #nature, #play, #inclusion, #outdoor, and #community. We explain why it matters, how to design outdoor and indoor spaces, how to keep children safe, and... How can Washington classrooms be more inclusive using nature, play, and community?
