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What Is Purposeful Play—and Why Is It Replacing Worksheets?
09/14/2026When a worksheet measures completion but not understanding, purposeful play offers children a richer route to language, problem-solving, self-regulation, and content knowledge. Providers who want practical strategies for designing engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences can explore The Bes... What Is Purposeful Play—and Why Is It Replacing Worksheets?
How Can Child Care Programs Make Physical Activity a Daily Practice?
09/14/2026Young children learn through movement, yet busy schedules, limited space, and safety concerns can make active play feel difficult to plan. A thoughtful approach can help providers build frequent, inclusive opportunities into ordinary routines while supporting motor, cognitive, social-emotional, and ... How Can Child Care Programs Make Physical Activity a Daily Practice?
National Mulligan Day
10/14/2022Ever feel like results are unfair and you want a do-over? National Mulligan Day is observed on October 17 and offers a useful prompt for discussing fairness, mistakes, and second chances with children. In this article, you will find developmentally appropriate ways to explore the idea without sugges... National Mulligan Day
How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Inclusive, Culturally Responsive Books?
09/14/2026Books can help preschoolers feel recognized, develop empathy, and explore experiences beyond their own. To strengthen your selection and read-aloud practice, explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education and Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners; these courses can deepen your professio... How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Inclusive, Culturally Responsive Books?
Becoming a Preschool Teacher
01/07/2022What qualifications do preschool teachers need? There is no single education pathway for every preschool teacher. Requirements depend on the state, the program’s funding and licensing, the teacher’s role, and the ages served. A child care center, a Head Start program, and a public-schoo... Becoming a Preschool Teacher
🌈From Wobbly Steps to Confident Learners: Understanding Growth and Development
10/08/2025What are the key stages of child growth and development? Every child’s development is a remarkable journey—from coos to conversations, from stacking blocks to solving problems. These early years involve changes across interconnected domains that shape how children think, move, communica... 🌈From Wobbly Steps to Confident Learners: Understanding Growth and Development
How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Follow Multi-Step Directions?
10/12/2026When a child loses track of the second or third step, it can look like inattention—but multi-step directions ask young children to listen, understand, remember, and act in sequence. Build this skill through clear language, meaningful practice, and visual scaffolds, and explore Open Ears: Liste... How Can Child Care Providers Help Children Follow Multi-Step Directions?
How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Problem-Solving Skills Through Everyday Play?
10/12/2026A fallen block tower, a missing puzzle piece, or a disagreement over a pretend-play role can become a valuable learning moment when children have time to think and try again. The self-paced ChildCareEd course From Play to Planning: Building Culturally Competent, Child-Centered Curriculum explores pl... How Can Preschool Teachers Introduce Problem-Solving Skills Through Everyday Play?
How Can Child Care Providers Recognize and Support Developmental Delays?
08/31/2026When a child is not reaching an expected skill, providers may feel concerned, uncertain, or afraid of saying the wrong thing. Building practical knowledge about observation, screening, family partnership, and inclusion can help you respond with confidence; explore ChildCareEd’s Developmental S... How Can Child Care Providers Recognize and Support Developmental Delays?
How Can Developmentally Appropriate Practice Guide High-Quality Care and Learning?
09/07/2026When children are curious, capable, and engaged, intentional teaching becomes more effective and joyful. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) gives providers a practical framework for matching learning experiences to children’s development, strengths, identities, and family contexts; DAP... How Can Developmentally Appropriate Practice Guide High-Quality Care and Learning?
