Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Construyendo HOPE "Esperanza" a Través del Trabajo en Equipo en Entornos de Cuidado Infantil




Los principios fundamentales descritos en el acrónimo HOPE pueden fomentar naturalmente el trabajo en equipo y la colaboración para promover un ambiente positivo y enriquecedor para beneficiar a los niños, las familias y el personal.


Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Bored Children? Be Grateful for It!

 

A child who’s bored has to be resourceful. She has to solve this immediate and urgent problem, and if given enough time and encouragement, she will figure out what to do with herself.

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Big Ideas of Early Math

 

Our set of Big Ideas maps the key math concepts young children need to explore between the ages of 3 and 6.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A Guide to Resilience

 

Discover how protective factors within a child’s developmental environment can help build essential skills to help children cope with adversity and foster lifelong well-being.

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About Adverse Childhood Experiences

 

This resource explains what adverse childhood experiences are along with the outcomes and prevention of ACEs.

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ADHD and Executive Function

 

The 5 cognitive abilities that are impaired in ADHD.

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Designing Environments That Nurture the Joy of Play

 

Designing for play-based learning is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.

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Toileting And Tying Shoes: Young Students Increasingly Lack Basic Skills

 

Across multiple areas, from everyday classroom routines to emotional regulation, educators report that young children are struggling more than in recent years.

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Fun Basketball Drills & Games for Kids

 

Whether they join a team or play in the schoolyard with friends or family, your kids can work on basketball drills anywhere.

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School Success Kit for Kids with Executive Functioning Issues

 

Tools to help kids get organized, focused, and out the door on time.

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Taking Preschool Students Outside to Support Executive Function

 

Getting outside regularly helps young children learn to problem-solve and develop other important skills that support their success in school.

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Teaching Preschool Students About Insects

 

A super-engaging variety of indoor and outdoor activities for all seasons, plus bug-related books.

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Trauma and Violence

 

The need to address trauma is increasingly seen as an important part of effective behavioral health care and an integral part of the healing and recovery process.

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Understanding STEAM and How Children Use It

 

This resource provides an overview of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) components. Learn how children ages birth to 5 engage with STEAM concepts and materials. Find out how adults can work with children to support learning and development in these areas.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Development From 24 to 36 Months Old: New Skills Develop Through Play, Routines, and Relationships

 

Learn how to encourage your child's increasing independence and endless imagination through play, routine, and relationships.

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Helping Young Learners Thrive and Programs Succeed, Begins with You!

 

Discover where imagination meets education through songs, stories, and sounds. Led by expert storytellers, musicians, and educators, our Spring Webinar Series highlights the developmental benefits and creative joys of singing, storytelling, and sound-making.

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The Role of the Environment on Infant and Toddler Development

 

Learn how to curate a learning space that encourages the growth and development of infants and toddlers in this online self-study. Examine the foundational principles outlined in the STORY approach to creating a space that meets the needs of the child and the adults who share the space.

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Supporting Safety and Security Through the Preschool Environment

 

Practical advice for evaluating the physical, social, and temporal safety and security of your classroom environment.

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Inclusion Toolkit

 

This toolkit aims to provide support to early education and elementary school educators, administrators, and district leaders seeking to advance their inclusive preschool and early elementary school practices and enhance outcomes for all children.

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Infants and Toddlers: Environment as Curriculum

 

How to use the environment to support the development of infants and toddlers.

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Manage Family Screen Time with Easy Habits

 

With enough repetitions and celebrations, the new habit becomes something you want to repeat again on a regular basis.

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Essential Elements of Infant and Toddler Environments: Health and Safety

 

This discussion is a key topic for our youngest learners, health and safety. Listen to their conversation about ways you can create an environment that is safe, calm, clean, and fresh.

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14 Tips to Manage Screen Time

 


With the help of the strategies and tips below, try some new boundaries around screen use in your home. Rather than trying to quit screens entirely, come up with a plan that feels manageable and will allow you to scale back on screen use, even in small ways.

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The Role of the Environment on Preschool Development

 

Learn how to curate a learning space that encourages the growth and development of preschoolers in this online self-study. Examine the foundational principles outlined in the STORY approach to creating a space that meets the needs of the child and the adults who share the space.

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Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens

 

Catching the disorder before full onset improves outcomes.

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From Resources to Routines: The Importance of Stability in the Developmental Environment

 

Explore how stability shapes children's health and development, as well as strategies to create stability where children live, grow, play, and learn.

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Visual Supports and Routines: Guiding Behavior in Early Childhood

 

Explore the use of visual supports and routines for young children. Recognize the importance of creating a supportive environment where all children can grow and learn together, regardless of ability. Collect examples of specific visual supports you can use with young children.

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How Can I Improve My Child’s Diet Quality?

  Focus on adding more nutrient-dense foods to your child’s meals by creating balanced plates, increasing fiber intake, and limiting added s...