This series is designed for educators in family child care settings. Episodes explore effective teaching and caregiving practices for mixed-age groups that align with the Framework for Effective Practice. Topics focus on ways to promote learning opportunities, increase accessibility, and maximize child engagement.
The Family Child Care Connections series also includes two Meaningful Makeover episodes focused on small environmental changes that can support children’s learning and development. Tips in these episodes can improve home learning environments with simple adaptations that are easy to make.
Family child care programs offer children a unique setting to explore social studies concepts. These concepts can include community, understanding similarities and differences, and appreciating diversity.
Address some of the challenges in family child care settings, such as defining engaging learning areas in small spaces. Learn how making small environmental changes support children’s learning and development.
Watch the Meaningful Makeover crew work with family child care providers to provide safe learning environments for mixed-aged groups. Create environments that promote children’s social and emotional development.