The National Institute of Child Care Management (NICCM) is proud to spotlight one of its most impactful classroom tools: 101 Learning and Transition Activities. Created by NICCM’s founders, this comprehensive activity guide has become a go-to resource for early childhood educators and center directors looking to reduce classroom disruptions and support smoother transitions throughout the day.
Designed with real-world child care settings in mind, 101 Learning and Transition Activities offers practical, easy-to-implement ideas for managing common behavioral challenges through structured play, movement, and engagement. The book provides a wide variety of age-appropriate transition strategies that help educators keep children focused and reduce stress during critical moments like arrival, cleanup, and changes between activities.
“This resource is about giving teachers real tools they can use right away,” said the Program Director at NICCM. “Whether you’re leading a preschool classroom or managing an entire center, 101 Learning and Transition Activities can help create a more consistent, positive environment where both children and staff thrive.”
Early childhood centers often face challenges with group transitions, which can lead to behavioral issues if not properly managed. This book addresses that need head-on, offering educators a set of proven activities that encourage participation, maintain attention, and reinforce expectations in an engaging way. The strategies are especially valuable for new educators or those working with mixed age groups.
Available through Handprint, NICCM’s online store for child care resources and training materials, the book continues to receive high praise from both educators and administrators across the country. Its straightforward format and immediate applicability make it an ideal supplement to formal training programs such as NICCM’s CDA Fast Track or National Administrator Credential (NAC).
While NICCM is best known for its professional development and credentialing programs, 101 Learning and Transition Activities reflects the organization’s broader mission: equipping early childhood professionals with the tools they need to build strong, well-managed learning environments from the ground up.

About NICCM
The National Institute of Child Care Management (NICCM) provides professional training programs for early childhood educators and administrators across the U.S. From classroom preparation to director-level certification, NICCM offers flexible, expert-led courses that support career growth at every stage. In addition to credentialing, NICCM offers educational resources through its Handprint platform.

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