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Discover why reading aloud with children is incredibly important! 📚 Visit readaloud.org. to learn how reading aloud for just 15 minutes each day can boost your child’s language skills, strengthen your bond, and help set them up for lifelong success!
November 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Happy National Family Week! ❤️ This week is all about celebrating the love, support, and strength families bring to our lives and communities. Take a moment to connect, share, and make memories with those who matter most.
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Discover "Molly of Denali" on PBS Kids! Follow Molly, a brave Alaska Native girl, as she explores her culture and the wilds of Alaska. Educational, fun, and full of heart—perfect for kids 4-8. Tune in and let the adventure begin! 🐾📚
November 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This Fun Friday, let's play games at the park that build teamwork, motor skills, and creative thinking! Grab your comfy shoes and get ready to move, explore, and make happy memories together! #UPK #FunFriday
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📚 Check out this guide from Louise Derman-Sparks on choosing anti-bias children’s books! Let’s nurture the next generation with thoughtful stories that reflect everyone’s diversity. Read more here: www.teachingforchange.org/selecting-an...
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join us to learn more about a proposed badging framework and share your ideas on 11/19 from 3:00-5:00pm. REGISTER: bit.ly/4ocMPdm Can’t make it? Learn more and share your voice through this survey by 11/23: bit.ly/4nZwNDm
November 17, 2025 at 11:47 PM
American Education Week is here—a time to celebrate our students, educators, and school staff who make learning possible every day. Let’s honor the dedication, creativity, and resilience that shape the future of our communities. 📚🍎
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Resources for preschoolers at MyPlate make learning about nutrition fun and interactive! Perfect for picky eaters and curious minds alike. Access these free tools and start your preschooler's journey to healthy eating today! MyPlate.gov/life-stages/preschoolers
#HealthyHabits
November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This week’s Fun Friday activity is all about love, smiles, and memories! Encourage your child's understanding of print by helping them match their loved ones names to their photos. 💖📸 #FunFriday #UPK
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today we honor Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day—celebrating courage, resilience, and the power of young people to spark change. Let’s walk together in her footsteps to stand for kindness, inclusion, and equality in our schools and communities. ✨👟
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Sacramento Local Child Care & Development Planning Council joined the Sacramento County Office of Education in hosting a free day of playful learning at the Family Fun & PLayfest at Fairytale Town! Learn more here: 🎥 bit.ly/3KS5LQr 📖 bit.ly/3W9lI7j
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
SAVE THE DATE! Our next P-3 Webinar, "Aligning P-3 Education for Deaf Children: The Role of Language Milestones" is on December 4, 2025 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Register today to learn more: bit.ly/4owjZ8K
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today, we honor the bravery, sacrifice, and service of our veterans. Thank you to all who have protected our freedoms. Your courage will never be forgotten. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The research has always made it clear: Play-based learning WORKS! Hear more from early education leader, Jesse Ilhardt, as she discusses "How Play Helps a Kid's Brain Grow" in her December 2022 TED Talk: youtu.be/61yMFm40lIA?...
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This Fun Friday, let's make “meals” out of Play-Doh, explore different foods, & practice sorting them into food groups. Let's spark conversation about healthy eating while having lots of laughs and colorful creations! 🍎🥦🍞🎨 Download the plate template from MyPlate.gov!
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Learn more about how to build social-emotional skills at home by reading this short article from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)!
www.naeyc.org/our-work/fam...
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Happy National School Psychology Week! 🌟 This week we honor the vital work of school psychologists who support students’ learning, growth, and mental health. Their dedication helps create safe, supportive, and thriving school communities every day. 💙📖
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
WEBINAR ALERT: "Bridging the Gap: Supporting Children with Disabilities through the Classroom Assessment Scoring System" on 11/18/2025 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. The webinar will provide practical strategies for implementing CLASS in inclusive classroom settings! bit.ly/3J6SmDt
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
November is National Family Literacy Month! 📚✨ Whether it’s storytime, helping with homework, or sharing favorite books, every moment spent reading as a family builds stronger connections and lifelong learners. Let’s make reading a family tradition this November! ❤️
November 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
November is Child Safety and Protection Month—a reminder to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our children. Let’s work together to create safe spaces where every child can grow, learn, and thrive. 💙👶👧🧒
November 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It's Good Nutrition Month! Good nutrition fuels strong minds and bodies! Teaching the importance of balanced nutrition empowers lifelong wellness in students and families. #GoodNutritionMonth
November 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It's Native American Heritage Month. Let’s celebrate the history, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples by collaborating with Tribal nations by listening to Tribal voices, teaching accurate and authentic history, and supporting the success of our Native students.
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This November, we celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month 🌟—a time to honor the strength of adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families. Every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent home. Let’s raise awareness, share stories, and support those touched by adoption. 💙
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🐾 This week's Fun Friday: the Animal Action Game! Head to a park or open area, wear comfy shoes, and let your child move like different animals—jump like a frog, stretch like a cat, or stomp like an elephant! Active fun and imagination in action! #FunFriday #UPK 🐒🦁🦆
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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/
October 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM