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A heartfelt Thanksgiving message for early childhood educators celebrating gratitude, reflection, and growth — and a gentle reminder to invest in themselves during Elite’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday season.

Make this Thanksgiving season meaningful and fun for little learners! Discover two simple, hands-on activities that build fine motor skills, color recognition, and gratitude. From turkey feather games to creative paper plate crafts, these ideas help preschoolers celebrate the season with laughter, learning, and thankfulness.

Create a Halloween celebration that’s safe, fun, and inclusive for every child. Explore developmentally appropriate ideas, costume guidelines, and family-friendly alternatives that keep learning and community at the heart of your program.

Elite Educational Enterprises celebrates 15 years of service, training, and excellence in early childhood education. With over 100,000 educators served nationwide, Elite continues to raise the bar for professional development through bilingual training, nonprofit initiatives, and upcoming IACET accreditation.

Planning is more than a task—it’s a leadership skill. A clear plan builds trust, sets goals, and turns vision into action. Great leaders always prepare.

October is Head Start Awareness Month! Discover how child care directors can tackle low enrollment and turnover with smart staff training solutions.

Strong parent partnerships begin on day one. Learn how to build trust, communicate clearly, and create lasting connections with families.

Back-to-school transitions can be tough. Learn how educators can ease anxiety, support families, and help children thrive in new classrooms.

Discover proven strategies to market your childcare center, attract new families, and keep current families engaged and loyal.

From fundraising ideas to business plan templates—here are my top 5 FREE resources every early childhood educator should have.

Halfway through the year? Don’t quit now—trust the process. Growth is happening, even when you can’t see it yet.

Discover why strategic planning is crucial for early childhood leaders. Learn how having a clear plan builds stronger teams and better outcomes in child care programs.

Preparing your CDA Portfolio doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s a clear guide to help you stay organized, confident, and ready for credentialing success.

Discover how working in child care transformed my life — from building patience and emotional intelligence to leadership growth and professional development. Explore how this journey can inspire your own in early childhood education.

Keep Cool & Stay Compliant This Summer! Explore fun, age-appropriate water play activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids—PLUS important Texas Minimum Standards water safety updates to keep your program safe and licensed. From sponge play to relay races, we’ve got your summer plans covered with fun, learning, and full compliance!

Create a culture of unity, trust, and purpose in your childcare center by building a strong team mindset that uplifts staff and supports every child’s success.

Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with 20% OFF Mega Saturday Trainings! Use code thankyou at checkout. 💙 #TeacherAppreciation

Dear Early Childhood Educator: You are enough. Here are 5 heartfelt reasons why I still love this work—especially on the hard days.

Teaching with heart means creating inclusive spaces where children on the spectrum feel safe, supported, and celebrated.

April Training events in Dallas, Houston and Austin

Spring into action with these smart spring cleaning tips to refresh, organize, and simplify your childcare space!

Build trust and collaboration with parents through clear, positive, and open communication. Strengthen partnerships for childcare success!

Celebrate National Reading Month! Read aloud daily to nurture language, literacy, and a love for books in young learners of all ages.

Experience an action-packed March with Elite Educational Enterprises—CPR, CDA, Mega Saturdays, and more! Learn, lead, and grow!