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Happy Labor Day!Today, we celebrate and thank the hardworking people who help our communities thrive, including educator...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we celebrate and thank the hardworking people who help our communities thrive, including educators, caregivers, healthcare workers, first responders, construction workers, and so many more. ❤️🤝

A simple way to celebrate with young children is to talk about community helpers and create thank-you cards to show appreciation for the workers who make a difference every day. 💌

🍎 A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and connect!What is your favorite back-to-school tip? Share...
08/01/2026

🍎 A new school year brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and connect!

What is your favorite back-to-school tip? Share it below. 👇

Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙Wishing you a safe and memorable holiday to celebrate freedom and appreciation. 🎆💡 Educator Tip:F...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! ❤️🤍💙

Wishing you a safe and memorable holiday to celebrate freedom and appreciation. 🎆

💡 Educator Tip:
Fireworks can be exciting and overwhelming for young children. Help prepare them by talking about the colorful lights they may see in the night sky and the loud booms they might hear. You can even watch videos of fireworks together or listen to firework sounds before the holiday, so children know what to expect.

💙 Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who provide love, guidance, and supp...
06/21/2026

💙 Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who provide love, guidance, and support every day.

🖤❤️💚 Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration. Juneteenth commemorates the eman...
06/19/2026

🖤❤️💚 Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day of remembrance, reflection, and celebration. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and honors the strength, perseverance, and contributions of generations past and present.

As educators, families, and communities, we can continue to foster learning environments where diversity is celebrated, history is honored, and every child feels a sense of belonging.

Did you know that 10% of Orange County working parents and guardians have to resign or lose their jobs due to child care...
06/16/2026

Did you know that 10% of Orange County working parents and guardians have to resign or lose their jobs due to child care challenges? First 5 OC’s most recent Child Care Landscape Analysis findings revealed it’s especially tough for OC parents and guardians to do their job when they can’t find or afford child care.

Learn more about what First 5 OC is doing to combat the crisis at first5oc.org/child-care.

📢 REGISTER TODAY! ✨📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 OCDE Conference Center, 200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa🔗 Re...
06/12/2026

📢 REGISTER TODAY! ✨

📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 OCDE Conference Center, 200 Kalmus Dr., Costa Mesa
🔗 Registration Link: http://ocde.k12oms.org/1239-281386

Join us for an engaging professional learning experience designed for infant/toddler educators and administrators! Explore the five domains of the California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations through hands-on activities and practical application.

Participants will receive:
📖 A copy of the newly updated Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations
📚 Developmentally appropriate classroom materials
💡 Ready-to-use ideas and strategies to share with your team

We look forward to seeing you there!

Based on findings from First 5 OC’s most recent Child Care Landscape Report, there are licensed child care spots for onl...
06/10/2026

Based on findings from First 5 OC’s most recent Child Care Landscape Report, there are licensed child care spots for only 1 in 8 infants and toddlers, making Orange County a child care desert and leaving the majority of children with nowhere to go. Child care provides valuable benefits for young children, including opportunities to develop social skills and interact with peers. It also allows caregivers and educators to identify potential developmental delays early, helping ensure children receive the support they need as soon as possible.

To learn more about First 5 OC’s efforts towards the child care crisis, visit first5oc.org/child-care.

☀️ Summer fun starts with summer safety! Keep little ones protected, hydrated, and safe while making sunny memories all ...
06/02/2026

☀️ Summer fun starts with summer safety! Keep little ones protected, hydrated, and safe while making sunny memories all season long. 💦

❤️🤍💙 Happy Memorial Day! Today we honor the brave men and women who served our country with courage and sacrifice. This ...
05/25/2026

❤️🤍💙 Happy Memorial Day! Today we honor the brave men and women who served our country with courage and sacrifice. This day is an opportunity to help young children learn about kindness, gratitude, and helping others in age-appropriate ways.

Here are a few meaningful ways to recognize Memorial Day with your students:

🎨 Art Projects: Invite children to create “Kindness Stars” to thank community helpers and service members or design handprint wreaths to symbolize remembrance and unity.

🎶 Music and Songs: Sing songs like “This Little Light of Mine” to encourage community, pride, and togetherness.

💬 Class Discussions: Talk about what it means to help and care for others. Ask children questions like, “How can we show gratitude?” or “What does it mean to be brave?”

Let’s use this day to nurture gratitude and respect while helping children understand the importance of honoring and remembering others.

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