Kids of all ages are naturally interested in the weather since it is part of their everyday experience. Whether you live in a seasonal climate or a tropical climate, students…
Short Stories for Kids – With Printable PDFs
Storytelling is something that will never grow old and will be forever timeless. When someone tells a good story, the listener is left wanting more and uses their imagination to…
Preschool sensory play activities
When it comes to sensory play activities, most of us think of sand and water tables and different mediums we use in bins for children to explore. While these are…
Preschool science experiments your children HAVE to try
As an educator, there are so many items on our agenda to “get done”, that having time allotted for preschool science experiments tends to be few and far between. You…
What the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Could Mean for Childcare
Being a childcare provider in 2020 has taken a turn that no one saw coming. These last seven months have felt like 10 years, and yet the days seem to…
What to do if someone tests positive for COVID-19 at a childcare center
Operating your childcare center in the middle of a pandemic is not easy. There are so many fears that come into play especially because there are so many unknowns. It…
How to Manage Different Personality Types of Early Childhood Educators
As a director, I deal with so many different personalities and styles on staff. Some are shy, some are boisterously outgoing, some are organized, some are creative, some are serious….
How to Make Drop Off and Pick Up More Personal
During this pandemic, drop off and pick up looks completely different than what it once was. We used to see parents all the time coming in and out, having small…
6 Ways to Boost Enrollment During COVID-19
Many of the childcare centers around the world are experiencing the same thing: low enrollment. If your center was at capacity in the beginning of March, you likely have vacancies…
How to Host a Great Child Care Center Tour During COVID-19
Now, more than ever, parents want to know their children are safe and in good hands. And now, more than ever, it’s hard to do that when parents aren’t allowed…