Young children learn best when you follow their lead. Tune into your child’s words, sounds, ideas, and movements! Then respond with your own words and actions. For more Vroom Tips, to download the Vroom App, or to sign up for Vroom By Text visit: vroom.org #ece

The best way to protect yourself from #coronavirus & other respiratory illnesses: -- Follow the CDC's travel advice --Avoid people who are sick/stay home if you’re sick -- Wash hands often -- Avoid touching your mouth, eyes & nose -- Cover your cough -- Disinfect surfaces

Don’t Quit: 5 Strategies for Recovering After Your Worst Day Teaching ow.ly/CKJL30qmnFd

#VroomTip: What are all of the words you can use to describe the food your child is eating? Point as you say the words and watch your child respond. When your child hears and sees new ways to describe their food, they're learning new words! #earlylearning #ece #literacy

Similar to a liquor cabinet, this dad's smart storage creation for cannabis helps parents safely store their stash and keep their kids safe. ow.ly/S9gh30qmnJa

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What We Learned About the Challenges and Commitment of Early Childhood Educators ow.ly/U4Ce30qmHrB

#VroomTip: While waiting, ask your child to guess how long until it’s your turn. How many numbers can you count? Or how many times will you sing a favorite song? Take turns. These games help your child learn strategies for waiting or self-control. #earlylearning #ece

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"The population most likely to be missed in the Census is the same group of children most likely to live in poverty, experience homelessness, and live in stress. These babies can’t afford to be missed." #OurChildren #Census2020 #CountAllKids ow.ly/V14A30qmHsI

A record-breaking 105 US children have died from flu so far this season ow.ly/7N7V30qmHvC

Did you know 97% of consumers don’t wash their hands correctly? Practicing good hand hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent respiratory illnesses like #COVID19. Here’s what you need to know for hand washing success. #COVID_19 #coronavirus

We've posted FAQs to help child care providers prevent #coronavirus from spreading. Learn more: oregonearlylearning.com/COVID-19-Resou…

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Check out this great video for kids about hand washing. ow.ly/ES1230qp6QP

#Childcare Programs: Plan & prepare for #COVID19 in your community: • Review, update & implement emergency operations plans for disease outbreaks • Encourage frequent handwashing w/ soap & water for 20+ seconds • Clean & disinfect surfaces & objects bit.ly/2TQdRLs

#VroomTip: When at a window, follow your child's gaze as you point and chat about what you both see. Share where you're looking. Chatting about what each of you sees makes this a fun learning moment. Naming things also helps your child increase their vocabulary. #earlylearning

Thank you for being such a great community! I'll miss you. -Tristin Blalack

Here's a great song and example for hand washing! ow.ly/aiD030qp6SE

Now, more than ever, our country’s most at-risk children and families need Congress to #UniteforHeadStart. Programs need additional funding to continue safely providing critical crisis-tested support and stability amidst #COVID19. Will you help? go.nhsa.org/call