Holidays like Thanksgiving offer a unique opportunity to pause, reflect and express gratitude for the people and blessings that enhance our lives. Gratitude isn’t a natural instinct; it must be taught to our little ones.
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Benefits of Reading with Children
As a parent, grandparent, or caregiver reading to a child from their earliest days is one of easiest and best activities you can do. Children who are read one picture book every day are introduced to about 78,000 words per year.
Meet Our Champions: Dr. Christine Gibson
4C for Children will honor Dr. Christine Gibson at this year’s Champions Gala at Music hall on November 4. Learn more about our Champion for Children here.
“It was shock for me… I’ve never got anything like this. When they told me we all hugged and shared stories. It was a brilliant moment,” Dr. Gibson said.
Kick Start School Conversations
Kick Start School Conversations
School is back in session and your child is spending a lot of time away from home, so it’s only natural that you want to know how their day went. When asked the simple question, “How was your day?” most children respond, “good” or “fine.” As was a parent or caregiver, that short response doesn’t give you much insight and may make it more challenging to get more information out of them.
Try one of these questions to create meaningful conversations with your child and learn more about their day.
Meet Our Champions: Kimberlyn Fadare
4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.
“I was in unbelief…” Kimberlyn said. “For [Andrew Brzezinski] to see my efforts and to see what I’m trying to do for children and families, I wanted to cry. I’m so thankful.”
Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell
4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.
“When I got on the call and they said it was an award, there’s an amount of emotion that came over my body. ” Anna said. “It was like I’m making a difference and people see it.”
Make Back-To-School Transitions Easier
Back to school is an exciting and anxious time for both kids and parents. Big changes are hard for anyone, but they can be especially difficult for the little ones. A little preparation before the first day back to school can help put you and your child at ease.
Here are six tips to help you get ready for another year of learning.
August ELDS Trainings: Register Today
Special ELDS Training Opportunities
4C for Children is offering training opportunities to highlight the new Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Before signing up for any training below, you must complete the 2-hour Online Overview. Once you’ve completed the online overview, sign up for the following training.
Water Play at Your Child Care Program
Inflate the pools, get the water toys, and take the sensory tables outdoors! Water play is a great idea for a hot summer day. Playing in water not only fosters sensory development but can also help children develop lifelong math skills.
Here are some ideas for water play to incorporate on the next hot summer day.