Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence | Child Mind InstituteAt First 5 Napa County, we believe that children are resilient, compassionate, and capable of making a better world than what we have given them. It is our job to help them grow and learn even when events, like the ... 4 Likes
Photos from Quality Counts Solano's postRegister today! Addressing Equity in the Early Childhood Classroom: Babies, Brains and Best Practices for Dual Language Learners. Join Dr. Linda Espinosa for an overview of the science of dual language development, early multilingualism, and promoting school success for ALL ...
Creating Brave Spaces in Early Childhood Webinar Series Please join California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond for the Creating Brave Spaces in Early Childhood Webinar Series April 26, 2021, 6:00–8:00 pm CDE's Creating Brave Spaces in Early Childhood ... 3 Likes
Photos from First 5 Napa County's postIn May 2020, First 5 Napa County conducted a survey with parents/caregivers throughout the County to see how the COVID-19 (coronavirus) Shelter in Place was affecting you and your family! It’s almost a year later, and we are curious how ...
Early Childhood Teachers’ Well-Being: What We Know and Why We Should Care“Researchers from the Happy Teacher Project found that many early childhood teachers experience stress and demonstrate lack of well-being at rates and levels that threaten the quality and sustainability of the workforce. Further, working with children exposed to trauma adds ...
"Water is the first medicine. We come from water. It nourished us inside our mother's body. As it nourishes us here on Mother Earth. Water is sacred." We are Water Protectors is perfect for celebrating #WORLDWATERDAY World Water Day highlights ...
Photos from Quality Counts Solano's postTalleres para proveedores de español de la primera infancia Una de las facultades que distinguen al humano del resto de los seres vivos es el lenguaje. Desde de la gestación el feto escucha y comienza a crear memoria de los ...
We can’t allow the converging crises of #COVID19, racial injustice, and economic instability to threaten our kids’ futures. Right now, kids must be our greatest priority. Learn more at kidsareessential.org. #KidsAreEssential 3 Likes
Timeline PhotosITINs can now be used by CA Taxpayers earning less than $30,000 to claim cash-back tax credits, #CalEITC and #YCTC for parents with children under 6. You earned it, now claim it! Get started at myfreetaxes.org. #First5EITC 1 Likes
Are you a licensed child care provider or thinking about becoming licensed? Do you want to learn how to attract more families to your program? Do you want to learn how to track expenses and maximize your childcare-related tax deductions? ...
4 Simple Ways To Teach Really Young Kids About RepresentationThese important tips happen to be foundational to all the work we are doing with Rainbow Action Network - from Rainbow Kits to Story Times to our anti-racist parenting work (which is going to get more official real soon!) Please ... 1 Likes
California educators pay a wage penalty for working with younger children, report showsThank you First 5 Association of California and Melissa Stanford Jones for your advocacy and leadership! “This new research powerfully reinforces the work of early childhood advocates across our state and nation, who know that supporting children and families means ... 1 Likes
Rainbow Action Network is encouraging PreK-3rd grade teachers to host “Jazz & Friends Classroom Readings” for Jazz & Friends National Day of School and Community Readings this Thursday, February 25th. We are recommending teachers to read “When Aidan Became a ...
What Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers Need During the Pandemic - MindShift“In recent decades, neuroscientists and early learning experts have discovered just how much an infant’s environment contributes to the development of their brain’s structure and circuitry. When infants receive nurturing, responsive care in stable settings, “it literally shapes the architecture ... 1 Likes
Photos from Rainbow Action Network's postPlease join us for the RAN Story Time at 11am and the other fabulous events throughout the day! Sign up with the links in the original post for both participating in the event and receiving free materials for the Community ...
Photos from First 5 Napa County's postWould you like more ideas of appropriate activities to play with your child at home? Do you want to know how your child is doing according to his/her age? Do you want to learn more about your child's development and ... 1 Likes
Join this discussion of children’s books that offer an anti-bias presentation of cultural and linguistic diversity and explore ways to support children’s development of their sense of self, as well as an understanding of others in terms of race, gender, ...
