California's Universal PreKindergarten @CAUniversalPreK
Giving every student in California a great start by expanding the state's early education system for 3- and 4-year-old children. #CAGreatStart linktr.ee/ca_upk California Joined September 2022-
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Peekaboo can change the world! 🌍👶 In this short TED Talk, seven-year-old Molly Wright shares powerful, research-backed ways everyday play, talking, and connection help children’s brains thrive by age five. Watch and share: youtu.be/aISXCw0Pi94
It's FUN FRIDAY! Invite children to collect a few small, safe nature treasures from outdoors and turn them into a mini museum! Encourage them to arrange their finds, describe what they notice, and explain why they chose these treasures to put on display!
High-quality classroom interactions start with educator well-being. This @Teachstone blog shares practical reminders for preventing burnout: small moments of self-care, leading with authenticity, and giving yourself flexibility to adapt when plans change: bit.ly/4bTU5Ye
Peeling fruit, twisting snack lids, or using tongs to serve food are powerful fine-motor workouts hiding in plain sight. These movements build the strength and coordination kids need for writing, buttoning, zipping, and using scissors all through play and real-life practice!
Check out @DiscoverySource "5 Strategies to Turn Big Emotions Into Teaching Moments" to download research-backed tools for educators, caregivers, and families who want calmer classrooms, and more confident kids: thediscoverysource.com/resources
It's FUN FRIDAY! 🌟Let's give our little learners practice naming their feelings and recognizing their own names in print! Check out this article from Zero to Three to learn more about the stage of drawing your child is in! bit.ly/4qbRZJa #UPK #FunFriday
Looking for meaningful, engaging storytime resources? Tandem’s free video playlists offer stories in multiple languages, plus talking tips, vocabulary, and easy at-home activities to keep learning going: tandembayarea.org/storytime-vide… 📚✨
Join us for a LinkedIn Live conversation about how community and family perspectives have informed California's UPK work! Register here: linkedin.com/events/7503812…
Fine motor play is so much more than “busywork.” ✨ Watch this short video to uncover the truth behind these powerful little activities—and see how they build the skills children need for learning, independence, and confidence!
ATTENTION EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS! Explore LENA's FREE resources to help strengthen teacher-child interactions and support young learners’ language development! Find practical tools, research, and inspiration designed to make every conversation count! bit.ly/4bLm3oX
Check out the CALECSE learning series, "Tiny But Mighty: Growing Inclusive Transitional Kindergarten Classrooms!" This 5-part free virtual learning series explores developmentally appropriate practices that strengthen Tier 1 instruction, promote belonging and help educators recognize when young children may benefit from additional supports. calecse.org/events
Join @CaliforniaDSS and @WestEd on select Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., for practical sessions on inclusion, belonging, collaboration, accommodations, family communication, and supporting challenging behaviors. REGISTER: cainclusion.org/bt/event/inclu…
Fine Motor Monday is all about building strong little hands! 💪 Watch this short video to learn how playful activities like play dough, tweezers, tongs, sponge squeezing, and spray bottles help develop hand strength for everyday skills!
Register for the NAESP webinar, Beyond Good Intentions: Building a System of High Expectations for Students with Disabilities on September 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) bit.ly/3UzNyfd
Fun Friday is here! 🎉Watch this quick video for playful name activities you can do with your child this week! Each one is easy, engaging, and full of learning through fun. Which one will you try first?
Free SEL Curriculum for California Educators! @thinkequalorg is offering the first 2,000 Pre-K/TK educators to sign up the full program (print + digital) and free training - at no cost, thanks to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Register for a virtual info session: bit.ly/4wvPov1
In case you missed it, the webinar recording of @DiscoverySource's recent Lunch & Learn, "Preparing Young Children for Natural Disasters" is available NOW: drive.google.com/file/d/1PEs8kj…
There is so much to celebrate this month! Check out the monthly, weekly, and daily observances we've shared, add them to your calendar, and start your celebrations!
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Let's celebrate torn paper art and all its benefits. When kids pinch, tear, and place paper pieces, they build hand strength, finger isolation, coordination, and fine motor control—all while creating something beautiful with simple materials!
Get access to hundreds of FREE live, and recorded expert-led professional development sessions and earn PD certificates while growing your skills, confidence, and leadership as an early childhood professional! earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinar
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