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Encouraging Cooperation Instead of Compliance
10/09/2025Imagine this scene: It’s 4:30 p.m., snack time in your child care #classroom. A child tosses their cup aside. You might feel tempted to snap, “Pick that up now!” But what if instead, you invited cooperation—giving the child agency, respect, and voice? This is the heart of the... Encouraging Cooperation Instead of Compliance
Feeling Burned Out? How Early Educators Can Find Balance Again
10/08/2025Teaching young children is a gift — full of laughter, curiosity, and tiny hands reaching for new discoveries. But it’s also demanding. Long days, emotional labor, tight schedules, and constant multitasking can wear caregivers down. That’s where self-care comes in: not as a luxury, ... Feeling Burned Out? How Early Educators Can Find Balance Again
🌈From Wobbly Steps to Confident Learners: Understanding Growth and Development
10/08/2025🌈From Wobbly Steps to Confident Learners: Understanding Growth and Development What 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 are f... 🌈From Wobbly Steps to Confident Learners: Understanding Growth and Development
🌟How Can Playtime Build Bright Minds? The Power of Learning Through Play in Early Childhood
10/08/2025🌟How Can Playtime Build Bright Minds? The Power of Learning Through Play in Early Childhood Play isn’t just fun—it’s how children make sense of their world. Every block tower, #pretend tea party, or sandbox castle teaches problem-solving, cooperation, and creativity. Let’... 🌟How Can Playtime Build Bright Minds? The Power of Learning Through Play in Early Childhood
“Where Did They Go?” — Fun Ways to Stay Mindful During Outdoor Play
10/07/2025“Where did they go?” — that’s a refrain many childcare providers hear in their heads during #outdoor- #play. A child disappears behind a tree, another wanders off toward the sandbox, and suddenly you’re scanning the yard like a lighthouse beam. But what if supervision ... “Where Did They Go?” — Fun Ways to Stay Mindful During Outdoor Play
Germs Happen! What to Do When the Sniffles Hit Circle Time
10/06/2025You’re mid-circle time. You’ve just started a sweet #rhyme when little Emma’s nose starts dripping like a leaky faucet. Or maybe Max’s cheeks flush, and he looks … not so chipper. What do you do next? Don’t worry — you’ve got this. Handling childhood... Germs Happen! What to Do When the Sniffles Hit Circle Time
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Drop-Off Drama? Not with Great Communication
10/02/2025Transitions and drop-offs are high- #stress moments—for children, for #parents, and yes, for #teachers too. But with thoughtful communication, these moments can shift from chaotic to calm, from anxiety to connection. When we get communication right, we build trust, ease worries, and set the to... Drop-Off Drama? Not with Great Communication
Why Health, Emotions & Learning Are Inseparable in Early Childhood
10/01/2025Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a #toddler making a castle out of blocks. She pauses, frowns, rearranges, rebuilds, smiles. What’s happening in that moment is not just #play — it’s a dance of body, mind, and heart. In #early-childhood, health, emotions, and learning don&r... Why Health, Emotions & Learning Are Inseparable in Early Childhood
Step Into Your Future: Why the CDA Bridge Bundle Could Be Just for You!
09/30/2025Step Into Your Future: Why the CDA Bridge Bundle Could Be Just for You! If you’re a child care professional in Maryland, you already know how valuable continuing education can be. The 30-Hour CDA Bridge Bundle is designed to help you take the next big step—from your 90-hour certificatio... Step Into Your Future: Why the CDA Bridge Bundle Could Be Just for You!
