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Candy Canes vs. Carrot Sticks: Fun Ideas for Healthy Holiday Snacks
12/17/2024The holiday season is a time of celebration, filled with traditions, family gatherings, and, of course, an abundance of delicious food. However, ChildCareEd believes amidst the festive cheer, #parents often face the challenge of ensuring their children maintain #healthy-eating habits.&nbs... Candy Canes vs. Carrot Sticks: Fun Ideas for Healthy Holiday Snacks
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National Popcorn Day
02/03/2023National Popcorn Day - January 19th POPCORNT.ORG - January 19th is National Popcorn Day, a day bursting with goodness and good taste. National Popcorn Day celebrates one of nature’s most extraordinary foods: popcorn! Popcorn has the unique ability to literally turn itself inside out... National Popcorn Day
Scavenger Hunt January
02/03/2023Never too old or too young for a good scavenger hunt. Scavenger hunts are an efficient, developmentally appropriate strategy to assess and practice color recognition, observation, classification, expressive vocabulary, and emergent literacy in early childhood classrooms. Below are adaptable ... Scavenger Hunt January
Pumpkin, Leaves, and Apples: Fall Activities for Preschoolers
05/29/2026Fall is a wonderful time to use pumpkins, leaves, and apples for hands-on learning. These materials are cheap, seasonal, and full of learning power. This short guide helps child care providers pick easy activities, keep children safe, and build skills in a #playful way. Try one idea, notice what chi... Pumpkin, Leaves, and Apples: Fall Activities for Preschoolers
Autumn Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
05/19/2026Autumn is a cozy time to bring simple, joyful learning into your program. This article gives quick ideas you can use in a classroom or family child care setting. You will find easy #fall choices for inside and outside, simple crafts, sensory setups, and ways to add counting or science. Use small gr... Autumn Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Indoor and Outdoor Activities for School-Age Children
06/17/2026As a caring colleague you want fun, simple plans for your #schoolage group. Good activities mix learning, movement, and friendship. Use both #indoor and #outdoor time each day to help kids grow their bodies, brains, and social skills. Short play bursts and hands-on projects work best for busy schedu... Indoor and Outdoor Activities for School-Age Children
February is Black History Month
02/22/2023February is Black History Month — a time to recognize and celebrate Black people’s achievements and contributions throughout history. Celebrate Black History Month with ChildCareEd. To help programs plan meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning, explore courses such as Strength i... February is Black History Month
How Can We Teach Young Children the Difference Between Fair and Equal?
07/21/2026Do you notice children saying “that’s not fair” and want clearer ways to teach what they mean? Helping young learners grasp the difference between being #fair and being #equal strengthens empathy, classroom cooperation, and long‑term social reasoning. For a practical next... How Can We Teach Young Children the Difference Between Fair and Equal?
How can child care programs support diversity and inclusion?
06/04/2026Every day in child care we meet children from many places, families, and languages. This article helps directors and providers make clear, kind, and doable plans to support #diversity and #inclusion in your program. You will find why it matters, easy steps to try, ways to work with families, and how... How can child care programs support diversity and inclusion?
How can Minnesota child care programs welcome Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking families?
06/30/2026Welcome! This short guide helps child care leaders and providers make families feel safe, seen, and included. Many children in Minnesota grow up in Somali, Hmong, or Spanish-speaking homes. When we welcome families well, children learn better and families trust our programs. This work is about respe... How can Minnesota child care programs welcome Somali, Hmong, and Spanish-speaking families?
