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How Can You Use a Hundreds Chart Beyond Rote Counting?
09/23/2026A hundreds chart can be much more than a place to practice saying numbers in order—it can help children notice patterns, compare quantities, and explain how numbers work. Explore playful ways to make the chart a tool for investigation, and consider No Such Thing as Boring Math to deepen your a... How Can You Use a Hundreds Chart Beyond Rote Counting?
How can I introduce the Festival of Lights to young children in respectful, developmentally appropriate ways?
07/21/2026Introduction Want to bring the joy of the Festival of Lights into your classroom without overloading children or families? Thoughtful, brief activities rooted in culture, language, and safety help children learn about #lights, community, and respect while you meet learning goals. For a practical ne... How can I introduce the Festival of Lights to young children in respectful, developmentally appropriate ways?
How Can Children Connect Multiplication Facts to Visual Patterns?
09/23/2026Multiplication becomes more meaningful when children can see how numbers are organized rather than memorize isolated facts. The Early Mathematics Through Play course can help providers strengthen play-based math instruction, explore patterns and early operations, and earn practical professional lear... How Can Children Connect Multiplication Facts to Visual Patterns?
How Can Music and Movement Activities Boost Learning and Inclusion for Young Children?
07/28/2026Looking for practical ways to lift attention, language, motor skills and classroom community in short, repeatable lessons? Music and movement are high‑yield, low‑prep strategies that reliably support children’s learning and self‑regulation — and you can start this week. For a pract... How Can Music and Movement Activities Boost Learning and Inclusion for Young Children?
How Can Families and Educators Connect Early Literacy With STEM, Art, Music, and Creativity at Home?
09/12/2026Children build literacy through far more than worksheets: they talk, sing, investigate, draw, build, and tell stories with the people they love. For providers ready to strengthen these home-school connections, Supporting Families and Caregivers in Language and Literacy offers practical strategies fo... How Can Families and Educators Connect Early Literacy With STEM, Art, Music, and Creativity at Home?
How Can Child Care Providers Use Art and Creative Expression to Support Young Children?
09/07/2026What if a child’s painting, movement, song, or pretend story could reveal important learning that words do not yet express? Intentional arts experiences help children build confidence, language, motor coordination, problem-solving, and emotional awareness; Open Heart, Open Art offers focused p... How Can Child Care Providers Use Art and Creative Expression to Support Young Children?
How can child care programs honor Juneteenth in age-appropriate, respectful ways?
07/21/2026How do you teach a powerful moment in history without overwhelming young children? Thoughtful, short activities that focus on celebration, belonging, and simple explanations can help staff create meaningful Juneteenth moments that strengthen classroom practice and family partnerships. For practical ... How can child care programs honor Juneteenth in age-appropriate, respectful ways?
How Can Art Become a Meaningful Part of the Early Childhood Curriculum?
09/14/2026Art can be much more than a seasonal craft: it can help young children think, communicate, collaborate, and make sense of their experiences. To strengthen your classroom practice, explore Art from the Heart for Preschoolers: Open-Ended Art Projects that Build Self-Esteem and Mind’s Medicine: M... How Can Art Become a Meaningful Part of the Early Childhood Curriculum?
How can I introduce children to rhythm and musical patterns?
07/28/2026Want practical ways to help young children feel a steady beat, notice repeating patterns, and use singing and movement to boost #language and classroom routines? Start small and intentional: brief body percussion, echo clapping, and simple instrument play teach timing, memory, and listening while ca... How can I introduce children to rhythm and musical patterns?
How can Oklahoma early childhood educators keep children safe from poisonous plants, spiders, and snakes outdoors?
05/21/2026Dear directors and providers: this short guide helps you keep young children safe outside in Oklahoma. You will find simple checks, easy steps, and what to do in an emergency. This article focuses on #Oklahoma programs and real outdoor risks. It also uses ideas from ChildCareEd resources about the o... How can Oklahoma early childhood educators keep children safe from poisonous plants, spiders, and snakes outdoors?
