The Early Learning Awards are coming! Any program with a published rating on Great Start to Quality is eligible to apply for and receive this new incentive opportunity. Applications open June 4th. For more information, please visit greatstarttoquality.org/early-learning….

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Infants' random movements may help them learn about their bodies just as babbling helps them learn to talk. nytimes.com/2018/07/09/wel…

We ❤️ providers! Share the love! #CACFP #ProvidersRock Download this and other resources here: bit.ly/2jLXiyr

Next in the FREE #CACFP Thirty on Thursday webinar series: Feeding Infants 0-5 Months. July 19th - English 2:00 EST - Spanish 3:00 EST. Register now! bit.ly/2AGssyu

The sand table and the water table are often the most popular areas of the classroom for young children. Here are some ways centers can play an essential role in developing a higher-level learning experience. bit.ly/2OidrcQ

Many parents & schools may be feeling the pressure to cut back on play and social interaction in order to get more "hard skill" instruction time in, but it's actually... mother.ly/child/your-chi…

#WhyITeach: Because it's a chance to shape the future. (Via UnboundEd)

Your encouragement allows kids to do more and be more than they ever thought possible. Download these free posters to hang in your child care! bit.ly/2M0FI6U #CACFP #MotivationMonday

People have said "Don't cry" to other people for years and years, and all it has ever meant is "I'm too uncomfortable when you show your feelings: Don't cry." #FredRogers Pic via GoZen

Is your child entering a preschool program for the first time? Use these tips to help both you and your child make a smooth transition. bit.ly/2FWYAnP

"[United Way SEM's] dedication to the community is a perfect fit to furthering the Fisher’s role as a ‘Beacon for Detroit,’ from which our tenants serve Detroit and its neighborhoods, and where we welcome all Detroiters." on.freep.com/2Mzq59x via Detroit Free Press

"Open-ended materials have an infinite number of uses, limited only by your child’s imagination. By giving your child recycled, open-ended materials to #play with, not only are you fostering creativity & problem-solving skills, you are saving money as well"bit.ly/2xacID1

We don't deal with hurricanes in Michigan, but it's a good reminder to be prepared!

“Mutual caring relationships require kindness and patience, tolerance, optimism, joy in the other's achievements, confidence in oneself, and the ability to give without undue thought of gain.” –Fred Rogers #FredRogersFriday #MisterRogers50 #kindness

It's pumpkin season! The kids will love these cute, little "pumpkins". Use peeled or unpeeled mandarins and celery for the stem. Serve with milk or cheese for a #CACFPcreditable snack! #CACFP

#MealPatternMonday - Serve unflavored whole milk for 1 year olds; unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk for children ages 2-5, or flavored fat-free milk may be served to children 6 years or older. #CACFP Download this and other USDA resources here: bit.ly/2jm9dWR

Keeping families #informed of their child's #ASQ screening results helps families to be engaged and involved in the #screening process. Use this #tipsheet to help you effectively communicate results to parents and caregivers! agesandstages.com/resource/shari…

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