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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?
A witty take on getting kids to eat healthy without bribery or meltdowns.
01/15/2025In institutional and family contexts where convenience often supplants nutritional quality, early childhood professionals and parents should intentionally cultivate durable healthy-eating practices. Programs can adopt evidence-informed, play-based interventions—see Nutrition Essentials for Child C... A witty take on getting kids to eat healthy without bribery or meltdowns.
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
ABA Classroom Management Tips for Early Childhood Educators
06/11/2026You work hard every day. This article gives simple, practical ABA tips that early childhood directors and providers can use right away. ABA means Applied Behavior Analysis, a set of tools that help us teach new skills, reduce unsafe behaviors, and build calm routines. I will share easy steps for rou... ABA Classroom Management Tips for Early Childhood Educators
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
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?
Back-to-School Success: Essential Skills & Strategies for Childcare Professionals
08/14/2024What will this article help you accomplish this school year? The start of a new school year brings fresh challenges and opportunities for childcare professionals. To help you prepare, ChildCareEd is offering targeted professional development — for example, Childcare Management and Classroom M... Back-to-School Success: Essential Skills & Strategies for Childcare Professionals
Portland Air Quality and Child Care: When Is It Safe to Play Outside?
05/21/2026Clean air matters for little lungs. This short guide helps Portland child care providers and directors decide when it's safe to take children outside during smoke or poor air days. You will find clear steps to check air quality, protect indoor air, decide about masks and activities, and avoid common... Portland Air Quality and Child Care: When Is It Safe to Play Outside?
