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Using borax and boiling water, adults can set up the experiment while children watch how crystals form, grow, and change over time. Build curiosity, early science skills, and rich conversations about “what do you notice?” and “what is changing?” ❄️🔍 #FunFriday #UPK
January 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Using borax and boiling water, adults can set up the experiment while children watch how crystals form, grow, and change over time. Build curiosity, early science skills, and rich conversations about “what do you notice?” and “what is changing?” ❄️🔍 #FunFriday #UPK
Looking for a high-quality preschool for your 3 year-old? Great preschool programs nurture early learning, social skills, and school readiness in a safe, supportive environment. Every child deserves a strong start! Check out our Family Guides for guidance: bit.ly/495JwPy
January 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Looking for a high-quality preschool for your 3 year-old? Great preschool programs nurture early learning, social skills, and school readiness in a safe, supportive environment. Every child deserves a strong start! Check out our Family Guides for guidance: bit.ly/495JwPy
Squishing, rolling, pinching, and cutting play dough helps strengthen the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers, building the coordination they need for skills like writing, buttoning, and using scissors. Let’s play and grow together!
January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Squishing, rolling, pinching, and cutting play dough helps strengthen the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers, building the coordination they need for skills like writing, buttoning, and using scissors. Let’s play and grow together!
PBS SoCal announced its 2025 Local Heroes and the John and Louise Bryson Transformative Leader in Early Childhood Award honorees! Darious Harris and Jacqueline Broxton were among nine Local Heroes celebrated December 4! Learn more: www.pbssocal.org/shows/local-...
January 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
PBS SoCal announced its 2025 Local Heroes and the John and Louise Bryson Transformative Leader in Early Childhood Award honorees! Darious Harris and Jacqueline Broxton were among nine Local Heroes celebrated December 4! Learn more: www.pbssocal.org/shows/local-...
It's FUN FRIDAY! Let's make Snowman Name Puzzles!⛄✂️
Cut one circle for each letter in your child’s name, add a snowman face, carrot nose, hat, and scarf. Mix up the pieces and invite your child to rebuild it to practice letters and sequencing in a playful way! ❄️🧣
Cut one circle for each letter in your child’s name, add a snowman face, carrot nose, hat, and scarf. Mix up the pieces and invite your child to rebuild it to practice letters and sequencing in a playful way! ❄️🧣
January 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
It's FUN FRIDAY! Let's make Snowman Name Puzzles!⛄✂️
Cut one circle for each letter in your child’s name, add a snowman face, carrot nose, hat, and scarf. Mix up the pieces and invite your child to rebuild it to practice letters and sequencing in a playful way! ❄️🧣
Cut one circle for each letter in your child’s name, add a snowman face, carrot nose, hat, and scarf. Mix up the pieces and invite your child to rebuild it to practice letters and sequencing in a playful way! ❄️🧣
SPOTLIGHT ON! San Marcos Unified School District is making huge strides in their P-3 work with San Diego County Office of Education! Hear directly from those involved in the work by watching this short video: bit.ly/4q0ccAa Keep up the amazing work, San Marcos!
January 7, 2026 at 6:03 PM
SPOTLIGHT ON! San Marcos Unified School District is making huge strides in their P-3 work with San Diego County Office of Education! Hear directly from those involved in the work by watching this short video: bit.ly/4q0ccAa Keep up the amazing work, San Marcos!
Register now for the webinar, "Making Evidence Work: How Research Drives Real Literacy Gains": www.capitlearning.com/literacy-tal...
January 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Register now for the webinar, "Making Evidence Work: How Research Drives Real Literacy Gains": www.capitlearning.com/literacy-tal...
Little hands can create beautiful snowflakes using just 4 strips of paper, some paint, and Q-tips! This hands-on project supports fine motor development and sparks creativity as children design their own winter masterpiece. #UPK #FineMotorMonday
January 6, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Little hands can create beautiful snowflakes using just 4 strips of paper, some paint, and Q-tips! This hands-on project supports fine motor development and sparks creativity as children design their own winter masterpiece. #UPK #FineMotorMonday
Check out the free, 4‑unit online synchronous program from UC Berkeley Extension for current and aspiring school administrators! Complete two 10‑session courses to earn the UTK Leadership Certificate (program costs covered through June 2026!). More info: bit.ly/3MHjD0S
January 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Check out the free, 4‑unit online synchronous program from UC Berkeley Extension for current and aspiring school administrators! Complete two 10‑session courses to earn the UTK Leadership Certificate (program costs covered through June 2026!). More info: bit.ly/3MHjD0S
It's FUN FRIDAY!
Print our winter clothes template, or draw simple clothes (hat, scarf, mittens, etc.) "Decorate” the winter clothes with small objects like beads, pom poms, buttons, or cereal for a fun fine-motor and creativity boost!
Print our winter clothes template, or draw simple clothes (hat, scarf, mittens, etc.) "Decorate” the winter clothes with small objects like beads, pom poms, buttons, or cereal for a fun fine-motor and creativity boost!
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January 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
It's FUN FRIDAY!
Print our winter clothes template, or draw simple clothes (hat, scarf, mittens, etc.) "Decorate” the winter clothes with small objects like beads, pom poms, buttons, or cereal for a fun fine-motor and creativity boost!
Print our winter clothes template, or draw simple clothes (hat, scarf, mittens, etc.) "Decorate” the winter clothes with small objects like beads, pom poms, buttons, or cereal for a fun fine-motor and creativity boost!
Here’s to a year filled with growth, connection, and new opportunities for children, families, and educators everywhere. May 2026 bring fresh ideas, strong partnerships, and countless moments of learning and laughter. 🎉✨
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Here’s to a year filled with growth, connection, and new opportunities for children, families, and educators everywhere. May 2026 bring fresh ideas, strong partnerships, and countless moments of learning and laughter. 🎉✨
It's National Blood Donor Month! ❤️ Just as our youngest learners show kindness by sharing and helping others, donating blood is a powerful way for adults to show care for their community. These donations help save lives and model compassion in action for the next generation.
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
It's National Blood Donor Month! ❤️ Just as our youngest learners show kindness by sharing and helping others, donating blood is a powerful way for adults to show care for their community. These donations help save lives and model compassion in action for the next generation.
It's National Staying Healthy Month! 🌟 Let's help children build healthy habits through active play, handwashing, nutritious snacks, and lots of time to move and rest. We can support children’s physical and emotional well-being and get them ready to learn, grow, and thrive! 💚
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
It's National Staying Healthy Month! 🌟 Let's help children build healthy habits through active play, handwashing, nutritious snacks, and lots of time to move and rest. We can support children’s physical and emotional well-being and get them ready to learn, grow, and thrive! 💚
January is National Braille Literacy Month! Braille opens the door to literacy and endless opportunities for children who are blind or have low vision. Let's celebrate inclusion by making sure every child can explore, learn, and thrive!
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
January is National Braille Literacy Month! Braille opens the door to literacy and endless opportunities for children who are blind or have low vision. Let's celebrate inclusion by making sure every child can explore, learn, and thrive!
In early learning, we build nurturing, safe, and inclusive environments where every child can grow free from fear and exploitation. Together, we can strengthen communities, raise awareness, and protect the most vulnerable among us. 💙
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
In early learning, we build nurturing, safe, and inclusive environments where every child can grow free from fear and exploitation. Together, we can strengthen communities, raise awareness, and protect the most vulnerable among us. 💙
It's Shape Up U.S. Month! Children can build strong bodies and minds through playful movement, music, and daily routines that keep them energized! Let's model active lifestyles together so children see that "shaping up" is about joy, connection, and lifelong health! 💚🏃♂️🎵
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
It's Shape Up U.S. Month! Children can build strong bodies and minds through playful movement, music, and daily routines that keep them energized! Let's model active lifestyles together so children see that "shaping up" is about joy, connection, and lifelong health! 💚🏃♂️🎵
Don't miss the Oakland Early Learning Symposium from Oakland Starting Smart and Strong on 1/31/2026: “Demystifying Early Literacy for Children Ages 0-5."" Explore the critical foundations of early literacy for children ages 0-5. Learn more: bit.ly/2026OaklandELS
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Don't miss the Oakland Early Learning Symposium from Oakland Starting Smart and Strong on 1/31/2026: “Demystifying Early Literacy for Children Ages 0-5."" Explore the critical foundations of early literacy for children ages 0-5. Learn more: bit.ly/2026OaklandELS
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Cooking with your child is a delicious way to build fine motor skills! Let little hands lead the way! Every mix, scoop, and sprinkle is practice for writing, buttoning, and other daily tasks!
December 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Cooking with your child is a delicious way to build fine motor skills! Let little hands lead the way! Every mix, scoop, and sprinkle is practice for writing, buttoning, and other daily tasks!
Discover IMSE’s new PreK Literacy Plus course in this on-demand webinar with creators MaryKate DeSantis & Dr. Allison Slone. Explore evidence-aligned practices to strengthen early language, literacy, and print skills in PreK classrooms. Watch on demand: vimeo.com/1116298686?f...
December 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Discover IMSE’s new PreK Literacy Plus course in this on-demand webinar with creators MaryKate DeSantis & Dr. Allison Slone. Explore evidence-aligned practices to strengthen early language, literacy, and print skills in PreK classrooms. Watch on demand: vimeo.com/1116298686?f...
It's Fun Friday! Let's play the Arctic Animal Movement Game! Spin to land on an animal, then move just like it! Will you lumber like a polar bear, dive for fish like a puffin, or clap your flippers like a seal? Download the game: bit.ly/4o1sHdR #UPK #FunFriday
December 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's Fun Friday! Let's play the Arctic Animal Movement Game! Spin to land on an animal, then move just like it! Will you lumber like a polar bear, dive for fish like a puffin, or clap your flippers like a seal? Download the game: bit.ly/4o1sHdR #UPK #FunFriday
Stories like these highlight the vital need to support DLLs in #UPK programs. Multilingualism is a cornerstone in building vibrant, interconnected communities. We embrace linguistic diversity, nurturing every child's language development in an inclusive environment.
December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Stories like these highlight the vital need to support DLLs in #UPK programs. Multilingualism is a cornerstone in building vibrant, interconnected communities. We embrace linguistic diversity, nurturing every child's language development in an inclusive environment.
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Puppets help develop coordination, dexterity, and the small muscles needed for writing, buttoning clothes, and other daily tasks. They make learning fun and active (and are perfect for growing strong little hands!) ✨ #UPK #FineMotorMonday
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Puppets help develop coordination, dexterity, and the small muscles needed for writing, buttoning clothes, and other daily tasks. They make learning fun and active (and are perfect for growing strong little hands!) ✨ #UPK #FineMotorMonday
CA is working to ensure #UPK programs support children of all abilities through inclusive practices. Inclusive #EarlyLearning programs provide children with disabilities with a sense of belonging, positive social relationships, and development to reach their full potential.
December 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
CA is working to ensure #UPK programs support children of all abilities through inclusive practices. Inclusive #EarlyLearning programs provide children with disabilities with a sense of belonging, positive social relationships, and development to reach their full potential.
❄️ Fun Friday is here! Learn the “I’m a Friendly Snowman” poem and movement with your child! Practice the rhyme together, make your best snowman gestures, and watch your little one light up with joy while building language and motor skills. Download: bit.ly/3X5OXZi
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
❄️ Fun Friday is here! Learn the “I’m a Friendly Snowman” poem and movement with your child! Practice the rhyme together, make your best snowman gestures, and watch your little one light up with joy while building language and motor skills. Download: bit.ly/3X5OXZi