✨ The Public Policy Institute of California’s in-depth study shows that TK is among the ECE programs that pave the way for a brighter future! 🌱🚀 Read more: ppic.org/publication/as… #UPK

📢90% of a child's brain growth happens before Kindergarten. 🤯 THAT is why high-quality Universal PreKindergarten (#UPK) programs are SO IMPORTANT! Learn about UPK program options that may be available in your community: cauniversalprek.org/families/ #ECE #PreK #TK #HeadStart #CSPP

It's FUN FRIDAY! Through creative play with different building materials, children can explore how communities work and align their learning with the History-Social Science Domain of the updated Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)!🌟 #FunFriday #UPK

Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) is expanding across California, offering more flexible, high-quality early learning for 3- & 4-year-olds! #UPK is key to transforming schools and giving every child a great start. #CAsGreatStart

Big news for little learners in California! California's Universal PreKindergarten is here to spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. Let's #GetThemOnTheirWay today! Learn more about #UPK and how to find programs in your community: cauniversalprek.org/families/

It's Fun Friday and we are creating a balance beam with sidewalk chalk or painter's tape! Have your child walk, tiptoe, or hop along your "beam"! This will support your child's coordination, body awareness, and confidence. 🌟 #FunFriday #UPK

August is Family Fun Month! 🎉 Take time to make some memories! Have a picnic, play games, explore the outdoors, or just enjoy a movie night together. Every moment counts when you’re with family! 💛 #FamilyFunMonth #FamilyTime

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month! Schedule an eye exam, encourage outdoor play, and remind kids to wear protective eyewear. Early detection matters! Let’s keep their future bright and their eyes safe! 👀✨ #EyeHealth #HealthyKids

August is National Black Business Month! This is a time to recognize, support, and uplift Black-owned businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and strengthen our communities. Let’s shop local, share success stories, and advocate for equity all!

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccines protect our families and communities from preventable diseases. Stay up to date on immunizations and keep everyone healthy!

📚 Explore the 9 Guiding Principles in the Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) by downloading the Introduction to the #PTKLF and discover how you can use them to support our youngest learners! cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/psfou…

Enrolling in #TK has ignited a love for singing, sparked recognition of numbers and letters, and decreased anxiety for one active and curious learner. Our goal is to create engaging environments where every child can thrive and find joy in learning! #CAsGreatStart

BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 The P-3 Learning Progressions are here! See how the updated Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations align with Common Core and explore real examples & playful strategies for PK–3 learning. Don’t miss out—download now! bit.ly/3UJFuFE

🌿 Fun Friday Alert! 🌿 Join our Nature Scavenger Hunt and let little explorers discover leaves, rocks, and flowers! This hands-on adventure aligns to the California PTKLF Science Domain! Try a UPK scavenger hunt today: bit.ly/4enxe79 🍃🔍 #FunFriday #UPK

Save the date! Our next P-3 Webinar, "Centering Families and Communities to Strengthen P-3 Alignment" is right around the corner on August 28, 2025 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. REGISTER NOW! bit.ly/4lFAON5

Looking for easy ways to eat healthier as a family? Check out USDA’s “MyPlate Stories” playlist! Real families share simple tips for healthy meals, from quick breakfasts to easy dinners. Get inspired and see how small changes make a big difference! Watch: bit.ly/43ZONqz

Explore the 5 building blocks for quality early childhood interactions in this Collaborative Classroom blog! 🌱✨ Learn how trust, safety, warmth, communication, and instruction help young learners thrive: bit.ly/3IffQWh #EarlyChildhood #QualityInteractions

This Fun Friday, spark creativity and planning with Play Doh! Ask your child what they’ll make and how they’ll do it. If they get stuck, ask, “What could you try next?” to support them in planning, problem-solving, and communication! 🌟 #FunFriday #UPK

Join our webinar on September 3 at 3:00 p.m. to explore the California Literacy Roadmap & P–3 Learning Progressions! Discover how these tools support equity and evidence-based literacy, and hear from districts using them. Register now: bit.ly/4m6NoES

Hey #UPK administrators! Curious about what a UPK classroom looks like in action? Check out this quick video for examples from the updated PTKLF of what you may see in early childhood education environments! PERFECT for your next observation! 👀📚 #ECE #EarlyLearning