Help young children thrive! Read this NAEYC article for practical ways to promote social and emotional health, like building trusting relationships and teaching key skills in early childhood. naeyc.org/resources/pubs…

Read NAEYC Statement on Policy Change Limiting Head Start Based on Children’s Immigration Status ➡️ naeyc.org/our-work/polic…

Join us Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. ET for a webinar to support Head Start grantees in understanding the recent public benefits notice from HHS. Hosted by Start Early & co-sponsored by CLASP, Child Care for Every Family Network, Erikson Institute & National Women's Law Center. Register now: cvent.me/wZlbZ2 #TogetherforHeadStart

🌟 Celebrating #Excellence in Early Care & Education! 🌟Quality Matters is thrilled to recognize the CAPLSO Primavera Team for their exceptional dedication to young children, families, and the field of early learning! 👏 Congratulations, CAPLSO Primavera! You inspire us all!

🤝 🚪✨Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Releases Spanish-language Video to Support Immigrant Parents. ap-od.org/2019/03/24/imm…

Here’s the reality…that leads to the “surprise”! 🥰 #gratitude #joy #keepgoing

📢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

The "The First 5 Years: What to Know and When for Reading Readiness" is an informative booklet by Los Angeles Times' Reading by 9 full of resources, book recommendations, and helpful tips to help parents build their child’s literacy skills! 📚 ow.ly/SIhW50Wv0tZ

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

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This summer, we journeyed through 4 sessions & small group support to strengthen safe and welcoming ECE spaces for immigrant families. We practiced scenarios and explored the Family Preparedness Plan Act and the Caregiver Affidavit. A HUGE heartfelt THANK YOU to Ms. Ruth Barajas!

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Child-adult relationships that are responsive, with lots of back-and-forth interactions, build a strong foundation in a child’s brain for future learning & development. 💡Learn more about serve and return & find strategies to support caregivers & children: tinyurl.com/serve-return

Together, we explored the research of Dr. George Land, who discovered through NASA’s Imaginative Thinking Test that “Children are born creative geniuses!” Yet, a 10-year study revealed how creativity declines over time unless we nurture it. #Play#DREAMBIG

🌟Spark Creativity in ECE! Together, 🎨✨ We learned that “Children are born creative geniuses!” (NASA research by Dr. Land & Dr. Jarman) 🌈 As we launch the school year, let’s: 🚀 Think beyond limits 🔍 Explore with curiosity 😄 Laugh, wonder & play 🎨 Create boldly & joyfully

💙✨Monterey County becomes first in California to earn certified Blue Zones Community designation kingcityrustler.com/monterey-count… via The Pajaronian

📢 Breaking Good NEWS! Starting in November, all families in New Mexico will have access to free universal child care, meaning every family can enroll their children in free early childhood education.

❤️ SHARE WITH FAMILIES! Parent Power is a FREE, research-based text-messaging service for parents! Text QM to 70138📱#Families receive 3 texts a week with fun facts & easy tips to boost their child’s learning. Activities fit into daily routines, making learning fast, fun & easy!

Preschool Employee of the Week! Join us in celebrating for her kindness, creativity, and dedication to our little learners! Thank you for making our preschool a brighter place every day!

🍂✨Welcome Fall!