Are you expecting? Do you know someone that is? These Stork Stories are from the North Liberty Community Library but much of the information is relevant here! (copy / paste link into browser):
The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood is pleased to introduce a new video series for Connecticut early care and education providers.
Reflections from the Field is a series of brief videos featuring teachers and family child care providers who share their personal experiences working in the early childhood education field, touching upon strategies they use to support children’s development.
The series currently includes the following seven videos:
Building Community in the Preschool Classroom with Head Start teacher Ashley Anderson
Supporting Flexibility in the Toddler Classroom with Early Head Start teacher Janette Rivera
When the Unexpected Happens: Seizing the Teachable Moment with preschool teacher Yotisse Williams
Learning All the Time: Making the Most of Everyday Experiences with family child care provider Cathy Tormey
Building Vocabulary in the Preschool Classroom with preschool teacher Maureen Ostroff
Providing Opportunities for Experimentation and Problem-Solving with preschool teacher Karen DelMastro
Supporting Critical Thinking in Toddlers with toddler teacher Amie Theriault
Is your child entering Preschool or Kindergarten? Reading this simple book with your child will prepare them for school and get them on track to be a successful learner! *Watch ABC video clip below on how to read this book, sounding out each letter!
The following clip is a 4 minute summary of Circle of Security. If you are interested in finding out more email lwatson@uwwestcentralct.org - Circle of Security classes coming to Bristol!
Great Apps to keep kids busy in the car or waiting room:
The New Office of Early Childhood has a new website.