Child Care Articles
Stay up to date with research-based, teacher-focused articles on birth to age 8 from articles from around the web.
Art/Drama
How Processed-Focused Art Experiences Support Preschoolers
Embracing Process Art in Early Childhood Programs
Child Development
Here's What a 4 Year Old Should Know
The Importance of Pretend Writing
Reading Readiness Has to Do With the Body
Get a Grip on Fine Motor Development
Curriculum
How to Support Children's Approaches to Learning
5 Things Children Learn at Preschool that are a Waste of Time and not DAP
Diversity
Capitalizing on Culture: Engaging Young Learners in Diverse Classrooms
Now Read This! Books that Support Diversity, Conversations, and Play
Family Support/Connection
Understanding the Importance of Parent Involvement
The Next Generation of Fathers
10 Positive Parenting Tips For More Family Happiness
Making Meaningful Family Connections
Dealing with the Baby Gap Syndrome
Inclusion/Special Needs
Infant/Toddler
Literacy/Math/Science
Everyday Steps to Reading and Writing
Music/Movement
Being active in play environments: The key to children’s health and wellbeing
Outdoor Environment
Playgrounds, kids and making trouble
The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy
Social-Emotional/Behavior
30 Hidden Signs of Anxiety in Children You Need to Know
Promoting Healthy Attachments with Children
Fostering Independence in Young Children
Environment
Seeing Children do More with Less
Mixed-Age Classrooms Provide Optimal Learning Environment
Health & Safety
Nutrition
How Much Should My Child Be Eating
13 Proven Strategies for Picky Eaters
Baby Led-Weaning or Spoon Feeding
Importance of Play
Play Power: How to turn around our creative crisis
Play-Based Learning Leads to School Readiness