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
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Curriculum
How to Support Children's Approaches to Learning
5 Things Children Learn at Preschool that are a Waste of Time and not DAP
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Diversity
Capitalizing on Culture: Engaging Young Learners in Diverse Classrooms
Now Read This! Books that Support Diversity, Conversations, and Play
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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
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Inclusion/Special Needs
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Infant/Toddler
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Literacy/Math/Science
Everyday Steps to Reading and Writing
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Music/Movement
Being active in play environments: The key to children’s health and wellbeing
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Outdoor Environment
Playgrounds, kids and making trouble
The Perks of a Play-in-the-Mud Educational Philosophy
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Social-Emotional/Behavior
30 Hidden Signs of Anxiety in Children You Need to Know
Promoting Healthy Attachments with Children
Fostering Independence in Young Children
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Environment
Seeing Children do More with Less
Mixed-Age Classrooms Provide Optimal Learning Environment
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Health & Safety
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Nutrition
How Much Should My Child Be Eating
13 Proven Strategies for Picky Eaters
Baby Led-Weaning or Spoon Feeding
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Importance of Play
Play Power: How to turn around our creative crisis
Play-Based Learning Leads to School Readiness
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