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As the crisp Michigan air rolls in, it’s the perfect time to teach children about gratitude, service, and kindness.


Veterans Day is a chance to help little ones understand community helpers — and for CDA candidates, it’s a great opportunity to connect classroom learning with professional values.


Try these simple, heartfelt ideas:


  • 🎨 “Thank You, Heroes” Art Wall: Let children draw or paint their version of bravery.


  • 💌 Kind Cards for Veterans: Create colorful notes and mail them to a local veterans’ hospital or center.



  • 🎁 Kindness Collection: Gather small comfort items (snacks, socks, thank-you notes) for a local veteran outreach group.


📚 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 Snowiest Things!”



Teacher: “Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?”


Child: “Because soldiers need birthday parties too!” 🎂🪖



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, Michigan?


Michigan is home to more than 600,000 veterans, and many early educators here come from proud military families.


🏞 Activity idea:


Ask your preschoolers, “What makes someone brave?”


You’ll get adorable answers like “fighting dragons” or “sharing snacks”!

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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.


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🔍 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


Thank you, Michigan providers, for nurturing kindness and curiosity every day.

Together, we’re building strong minds — and even stronger communities. 💙



— Your friends at ChildCareEd💙❤️ 💙❤️

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