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Creative Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
03/10/2026Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a good time to help young children learn about kindness, fairness, and caring for others. Child care providers and directors can use simple, hands-on activities to teach these ideas in a way that feels safe, playful, and meaningful. These ideas work well for preschool, ... Creative Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
What Hands-On Activities Work Best for School-Age Child Care?
07/03/2026Hands-on activities help school-age children learn, move, and feel proud. This short guide is for child care providers and directors who run after-school and school-age programs. Read on to get simple activity ideas, a weekly plan, tips for staff, and ways to include families. Remember: state requ... What Hands-On Activities Work Best for School-Age Child Care?
Green Activities for Kids: Celebrate Environment Day
06/10/2026Environment Day is a great chance for child care programs to teach kids about caring for our planet. Simple, hands-on activities help children practice skills and feel proud when they help. Below you will find easy ideas you can use in the classroom, outside, or to share with families. For family-fo... Green Activities for Kids: Celebrate Environment Day
Jello-O Day!
09/22/2022July 12th marks Eat Your Jell-O Day — a sensory, seasonal moment that many child care programs use for nutrition conversations, sensory play, and light STEM exploration. For program-level guidance on safe menu choices and managing food in group care, see our Health and Nutrition and Food Prepa... Jello-O Day!
How can Minnesota child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with fun activities?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sunny chance to bring smiles, learning, and community into your program. This short guide helps Minnesota #providers plan easy, affordable, and inclusive ways to celebrate. You will find station ideas, simple hands-on activities, safety steps, and where to find training, ... How can Minnesota child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with fun activities?
Fall Circle Time Ideas for Preschool and Daycare
05/29/2026Fall circle time can be cozy, short, and full of learning. Use these ideas to refresh your #preschool day with a calm gathering that builds skills, connection, and joy. Try to keep circle moments short (5–15 minutes) and change activities when children lose interest. These tips will help yo... Fall Circle Time Ideas for Preschool and Daycare
Easy Pool Noodle Sea Creatures for Ocean Theme Activities
06/18/2026Bring a simple, sunny ocean theme to your classroom with foam, glue, and a little imagination. These easy projects use a #pool #noodle and a few low-cost supplies to make sea friends kids love. This short guide helps child care providers plan quick crafts that teach skills, fit into a schedule, and ... Easy Pool Noodle Sea Creatures for Ocean Theme Activities
Can Superhero Day Capes and Pretend Play Teach Children to Help Others?
07/15/2026Superhero Day—complete with capes, masks, imaginative missions, and dramatic play—is more than a celebration. When planned thoughtfully, it can become a purposeful, play-based strategy for teaching young children about helping others, personal safety, cooperation, and community responsib... Can Superhero Day Capes and Pretend Play Teach Children to Help Others?
Mother’s Day Classroom Ideas Families Will Love
04/30/2026Mother’s Day can be a warm, simple celebration in your program when it centers kids, choice, and respect for every family. This short guide gives practical, easy-to-run ideas that families will actually appreciate. Use flexible language, offer choices for who children make gifts for, and keep ... Mother’s Day Classroom Ideas Families Will Love
Celebrating Mother's Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
04/30/2026Mother's Day can be a warm, simple time in your #preschoolers program when it's planned with hearts and common sense. This short guide helps child care providers and directors pick easy activities, keep celebrations inclusive, and avoid stress. You'll get quick crafts, management tips, family notes,... Celebrating Mother's Day in Child Care: Simple Ideas for Providers
