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Technology As A Classroom Tool
12/28/2021How can technology support learning in a preschool classroom? Technology can enrich classroom learning when it supports shared exploration and meaningful communication. Children might record a plant’s growth, revisit a favorite story with a teacher, listen to a family member’s r... Technology As A Classroom Tool
National Skip the Straw Day
02/24/2023What Is National Skip the Straw Day? Think Globally, Act Locally Use Skip the Straw Day to encourage environmental awareness, responsible reuse, and sustainability in early learning. Early Childhood Education and Beautiful Junk: Using Recycled Materials in the Classroom can help educators... National Skip the Straw Day
How Can Simple Sorting Activities Build Sustainable Habits in Early Childhood?
09/23/2026Small sorting moments can become meaningful lessons in science, responsibility, and care for the environment. The Basic Science in Early Childhood course can help you strengthen these experiences with intentional questions and investigations while adding a focused two-hour professional learning oppo... How Can Simple Sorting Activities Build Sustainable Habits in Early Childhood?
Sail Into Learning: Columbus Day Classroom Ideas
03/03/2026Columbus Day can be a chance to teach history, art, science, and empathy in a way that is safe and respectful for young children. The goal is not to argue or overwhelm kids. The goal is to build curiosity, simple facts, and kindness while also honoring that different people may see this holiday in d... Sail Into Learning: Columbus Day Classroom Ideas
STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments
09/22/2022What does “STEM” mean for #preschoolers? For preschoolers, STEM is not worksheets or long lessons. It’s learning through #play and curiosity. A “STEM moment” happens when a child: asks a question (“Why did it sink?”) makes a guess (“I think it wil... STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments
Field Trip Planning
03/22/2023Planning field trips for young children can be a great way to extend learning and create an opportunity for fun and excitement for your students. Field trips can also present challenges and cause some worry and anxiety for staff, children, and families. Careful planning and an understanding of appro... Field Trip Planning
Can an Aide Count in California Daycare Ratios? Title 22 Staffing Explained
08/13/2026When staffing changes unexpectedly, one question can determine whether your classroom remains compliant: can an aide count in California’s daycare ratio? A clear role-by-role understanding of Title 22 can help directors protect children, support teachers, and avoid preventable licensing proble... Can an Aide Count in California Daycare Ratios? Title 22 Staffing Explained
Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
08/13/2026Wondering whether the 2026 CDA updates eliminate the observation that many candidates have prepared for? The short answer is no: some candidates may qualify for a credentialing decision without a Verification Visit, while others will still need the full review, observation, and reflective dialogue. ... Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
Group Training for Child Care Staff: What Directors Need to Know
06/08/2026Directors and administrators: this quick guide explains how to plan, assign, track, and proof group training for your #staff using the ChildCareEd Group Admin. You will find step-by-step ideas, common pitfalls, and simple ways to keep records ready for inspections. Good group training saves time, b... Group Training for Child Care Staff: What Directors Need to Know
Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers
05/01/2023Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship supports professional development for Oregon’s Registered Family and Certified Family Child Care Providers. If you are the Provider named on an Oregon Registered Family or Certified Family Child Care l... Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers
