Play accelerates children’s brain development and promotes learning in all domains. You can play an important role in promoting the benefits of children’s play by selecting appropriate play materials, providing an exciting learning environment, and being responsive to children’s interests.
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What is Wrong with Time-Out?
Although time-out may sound effective in that it removes a child from a challenging situation, it does nothing to prepare the child for navigating such situations in the future.
Who Ate the Cookies from the Cookie Jar? Music and Movement Activities for Children
Music and movement are an essential part of any early childhood program, and they can be enjoyable for children and adults alike.
Block Play in Child Care: Spatial Reasoning Skills for Young Children
Educators have long recognized that the block center is one of the most important learning centers in an early childhood setting. Among the many types of blocks to choose from, unit blocks are the most essential.
How to Plan a Successful Circle Time
Gather round! It’s circle time! Circle time is a ritual that early childhood programs often use for setting up the beginning of the day and marking the end of the day. So, how do you plan a successful circle time?
Achoo! What to Do About Environmental Allergies in Child Care
Dust mites, pet and animal dander, pollen, and insect stings are all environmental allergens that frequent early childhood programs. So, how can we reduce children’s exposure to environmental allergies in child care?
How to Store and Handle Breast Milk at an Early Childhood Program
After having a baby, families make the important decision of whether to feed their child with formula or by breastfeeding. Designing your…
Top Five Misconceptions about Sun-Safe Play
Sunlight benefits us physically, behaviorally, and emotionally. However, sunlight can also be dangerous. Overexposure to sunlight damages the skin and eyes and can contribute to skin cancer…
Reducing Children’s Stress in Child Care
Being a child can be stressful. Learning new things, building interpersonal relationships, and navigating different home, school, and care environments are exhausting experiences for many children. These experiences have been even more tiresome during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed many children in volatile, unpredictable situations. However, unlike adults, children rarely have a space toContinue reading “Reducing Children’s Stress in Child Care”
COVID Safe Activities for Children
Looking for COVID safe activities for kids? Care Courses students have come up with many COVID-safe activities. Try some of these today!