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What Preschool Math Skills Should I Teach and When?
03/09/2026Introduction This article helps child care providers and directors decide which #math skills to teach to young children and when to teach them. Teaching early math well means mixing play, simple routines, and short lessons. Why it matters: early math helps children think, talk, and solve problems. ... What Preschool Math Skills Should I Teach and When?
How can North Dakota child care providers build number sense in everyday routines?
07/13/2026Everyday moments in your # preschoolers' day are full of chances to grow #number #sense. This short guide shows simple steps you can use right now in North Dakota child care programs. Use snack time, lining up, playground play, and diaper or toileting routines to make math easy and meaningful. For i... How can North Dakota child care providers build number sense in everyday routines?
Making Math Count
12/20/2021“Studies have shown that math skills in early childhood are uniquely and strongly predictive of later outcomes across a range of domains and well into adulthood, including the likelihood of graduating from high school and college completion.” New York City has recently released th... Making Math Count
What's the Secret to Making Classroom Rules Stick?
07/22/2026Struggling to get a short list of expectations to actually change how children behave? The secret isn’t magic — it’s design: clear, taught, practiced, and supported by routines and the room itself. For a practical next step, consider ChildCareEd’s Classroom Management... What's the Secret to Making Classroom Rules Stick?
How can child care providers handle challenging behavior calmly and effectively?
06/26/2026Working with children who act out can feel hard. This article helps child care providers and directors learn simple, practical ways to prevent and respond to challenging behavior. It uses clear steps, short lists, and friendly advice you can use in your #classroom every day. You will learn why beh... How can child care providers handle challenging behavior calmly and effectively?
How can child care teams manage challenging behaviors with calm, confidence, and care?
05/13/2026Working with young children means you will see big feelings and hard moments. This article gives clear, practical steps for child care providers and directors. You will find ideas to prevent problems, to act in the moment, and to team up with families. Why it matters: when we handle behavior with ... How can child care teams manage challenging behaviors with calm, confidence, and care?
How Can Child Care Providers Handle Challenging Behavior?
06/19/2026Challenging behavior can make a day feel hard for teachers and directors. This article gives clear, kind steps you can use in child care to help young kids learn better ways to act. We write for early childhood #caregivers who want simple, practical ideas you can try right away. You will see links... How Can Child Care Providers Handle Challenging Behavior?
Mysteries of Challenging Behavior Solved
12/21/2021Did you know that across the nation, about 250 preschool children get suspended or expelled each day?? Challenging behaviors in preschool can lead to harmful outcomes for some children, as validated by those frightening statistics. While interventions have been shown to be effective ... Mysteries of Challenging Behavior Solved
Become a super hero for young children
12/30/2021Keeping children safe is one of child care professionals' paramount responsibilities. When providers understand risks and developmental impacts of trauma, they can intentionally design environments and interactions to mitigate harm and support recovery. H&H Child Care Training Center is offerin... Become a super hero for young children
How can Minnesota child care programs support children and families facing housing instability?
07/07/2026Introduction This article helps Minnesota child care directors and providers support children and families who are dealing with unstable #housing. You will find clear steps you can use right away, links to Minnesota resources, and practical ideas for staff and families. The focus is on simple actio... How can Minnesota child care programs support children and families facing housing instability?
