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November 2025 Edition — Honoring Heroes, Growing Little Texans!

🍁 Tis the season for thankfulness! We're incredibly grateful for everyone in our ChildCareEd community. You're the pumpkin spice to our latte! ☕ As a sweet thank you, we're giving away two $50 gift cards! 💸

To enter the giveaway (Valid for U.S. residents only):

1️⃣ Make sure you're following Childcareed

2️⃣ Tell us in the comments: What are you most grateful for?

Winners will be announced on November 26, 2025, just in time for Thanksgiving!

Get commenting and good luck! 🍂

☕ Want in? Click here to find out more!

November Coupon Corner

Exclusive Savings for You!

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🎓 The “I’ll Start Next Month” Sale $50 OFF Texas Courses

🍼 90-Hour Infant & Toddler Edition- $100 OFF

🏫 90-Hour School-Age Edition- $100 OFF

🧡 National Adoption Month (All November)

🖍️ 90-Hour Preschool Edition- $100 OFF

☕ Fueled by Coffee, Powered by Savings

💆‍♀️ National Stress Awareness Day

More Discounts

Upcoming Instructor-Led Courses

📚 Resource of the Month: CDA Portfolio Guide

If you’re working toward your CDA, grab the Birth to Five CDA Credential Professional Portfolio Guide — your roadmap to organization and reflection success!

Pair it with the Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review Course to earn your credential and grow your career this season.

💡 Want to grow your CDA skills while you celebrate Veterans Day?

Explore these great courses:

You can also read the inspiring piece:

➡️ Your Path to Success: Why the CDA Credential Matters More Than Ever

and check out

➡️ CDA FAQs: Applying for the CDA – All Ages CDA

Let’s keep serving—one child, one classroom, one act of kindness at a time.

😂😂 Funny Corner — “Kids Say the Rootin’-Tootin’ Funniest Things!”

Teacher: “What’s a veteran?”

Child: “Someone who fought the dragons so we can have snacks!” 🐉🍪

Teacher: “Why do we say thank you to veterans?”

Child: “Because they made the playground safe!” 🪖

Got a funny moment from your center? Email it in for a chance to be featured next month—laughter is the best classroom soundtrack!

💡 Fun Fact: Did You Know, Texas?

Texas is home to over 1.4 million veterans—the most of any state in the U.S.!

From Dallas to El Paso, Houston to Amarillo, many Texas veterans are also parents, grandparents, or even child care educators.

⭐ Try this with your preschoolers:

Ask, “What does it mean to help someone?”

You’ll be amazed by their sweet, simple answers—“Give a hug!” “Share toys!” “Say thank you!”

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🪖 Feature Article: How Can CDA Candidates Lead by Example This Veterans Day?

Veterans Day isn’t just a holiday—it’s a powerful opportunity to teach even our youngest learners about gratitude, service, and kindness. As early childhood professionals (and CDA candidates!), you can model respect through simple service-learning projects that connect your classroom to the community.

✨ Featured Activities/ Social Media

🔍 Activity Highlight: Tiny Scientists’ Nature Investigation Tray

Spark curiosity and discovery with this hands-on exploration tray! Children use magnifying glasses, tweezers, and their senses to investigate natural treasures like leaves, stones, and pinecones. As they sort, observe, and describe what they find, they build early science and language skills while developing focus and wonder for the natural world — perfectly aligned with Montessori principles of independence and exploration.

🌈 Final Thought

Texans know what it means to serve with pride—from our veterans to our educators. You show up every day with heart, grit, and compassion, helping children grow into the next generation of leaders.

This Veterans Day, let’s celebrate all who give their time, courage, and care to make Texas stronger—one classroom at a time.

Thank you for your dedication and for growing greatness, one child at a time.

— Your friends at ChildCareEd💙❤️ 💙❤️