Curriculum Planning

Ideas and inspiration to help you run an amazing early education center.

ChildFriendly’s Learning Module is Here!

Your new teaching partner has arrived! We’ve spent the last year working non-stop to solve your biggest challenges. ChildFriendly is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Learning Module – an incredible new tool that eliminates the stress of curriculum and reporting! To maintain full enrollment at your center, you must stand out! Families must see your […]

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ChildFriendly’s Learning Module is Here!

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Your new teaching partner has arrived! We’ve spent the last year working non-stop to solve your biggest challenges. ChildFriendly is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Learning Module – an incredible new tool that eliminates the stress of curriculum and reporting! To maintain full enrollment at your center, you must stand out! Families must see your […]

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Your new teaching partner has arrived! We’ve spent the last year working non-stop to solve your biggest challenges. ChildFriendly is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Learning Module – an incredible new tool that eliminates the stress of curriculum and reporting! To maintain full enrollment at your center, you must stand out! Families must see your […]

Tis’ the season for joy, crafts, and…emotional disregulation? Holidays can be filled up with joy, but this season of activities and busyness can also bring a plethora of other emotions, especially for little ones. Children can pick up on the increased speed of the adults around them, the possible stress that can accompany this time […]

Blog, Child Development, Curriculum Planning, early childhood development, Education Strategy, holidays

November 28, 2025

Emotional Regulation Around the Holidays – Strategies for a Calm, Connected Daycare

Imagine a classroom that’s less of a classroom and more of a little artist’s studio. Picture: kids with paint-splattered smocks, mats for rolling around, and shelves filled with natural items like pinecones, seashells, and colorful glass beads. This may sound like an artist’s dream or even a fairy tale scene, but it’s not. It’s often […]

Blog, childcare, Classroom ECE, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, early childhood development, Early Childhood Education, early learning, teaching methods

October 8, 2025

Exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach for Daycare

An effective daily schedule for a daycare is like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle—each segment is crucial for the overall picture. Creating the best daycare schedule is about more than just keeping kids occupied. It’s also about nurturing their growth, honing their social skills, and fostering a love for learning. Let’s drive into some tips […]

Creating the Best Daycare Schedule – The Ultimate Handbook

Admin & Operators, Blog, childcare, Classroom ECE, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Early Childhood Education

September 17, 2025

When you walk into a Montessori classroom, it might look a little different from what you imagine when the word school comes to mind. There are no rows of desks with teachers at the front of the room. There are also no rigid schedules dictating every moment of a child’s day. Instead, what you’ll see […]

Blog, Child Development, childcare, Classroom ECE, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, parenting

August 29, 2025

Exploring the Montessori Approach to Childhood Education

If you’ve ever visited the enchanted forest of early childhood education, you’ve likely stumbled upon the mystical concept of “emergent curriculum.” While it might sound like something that sprouts organically from the ground, emergent curriculum is all about child-led learning and spontaneous discovery. Let’s journey into the essentials of emergency curriculum for daycare and learn […]

Blog, Child Development, childcare, Classroom ECE, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, education

August 18, 2025

Essentials of Emergent Curriculum for Daycare