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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):

https://soundcloud.com/nlibertylibrary?fbclid=IwAR3e15JARi_mhwtcBlMOucQ1VEdz3SAejHrPdNdQwZLl0V4DKcBlpZv4wYs

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
 
All seven videos can be viewed at: http://www1.easternct.edu/cece/reflections-from-the-field/
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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!

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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:

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The New Office of Early Childhood has a new website. 

Great information & resources for families & child care providers!
http://www.ct.gov/oec/site/default.asp

The state Common Core website at www.CTcorestandards.org
 includes materials/information in multiple languages.

Catchy video on eating healthy!

Getting your child ready for Kindergarten...learning to cut!

Teaching your child about spacial awareness...

Teach your child how to hold a pencil...

Reading the ABC book...

Getting your child ready for Kindergarten...math skills!

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  • Home
  • COVID 19 & Families
  • Working Committees
  • Health Committee
  • Parental Leadership Opportunity
  • Bristol Community Partners
  • School Readiness & BECA Meeting Notes
  • A few words from Councilperson Kelley
  • Preparing for Kindergarten
  • For Families
  • Helpful Links
  • Appetite for Reading
  • Reach Out and Read
  • Educational Presentations
  • Transition to Kindergarten
  • Outreach Committee
  • Infant & Toddler
  • 2021 Dine & Discuss