Enfield KITE raises $30,000
Read how Enfield KITE launched a One Community Campaign using $3900 from a Hartford Foundation for Public Giving grant and grew it to $30,000. All the proceeds went to fight food insecurity in their community. Jennifer Ryan would like to share
A Light in the Storm
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. What research has shown time and again is that early childhood experiences determine the trajectory of a child’s life. How many words are spoken and how often books are read to a child can
The Heart of Our Communities
In a press conference Governor Lamont on April 29, 2020 urged local governments and community partners to establish long-term recovery committees. He said, “Responding to a disaster is a shared responsibility that calls for the involvement of everyone – state
Be Sure to Thank a Teacher
This week May 4-8, is Teacher Appreciation Week culminating on Friday when Childcare Worker Appreciation Day is celebrated. We must give a HUGE shout-out to all of the devoted men and women around the country and great state of Connecticut
Census Day April 1, 2020- No Fooling!
April 1, 2020 is being observed nationwide as Census Day. By this date, every home should have received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Many of our partners provided workshops and information sessions to their communities about the
COVID-19 Helpful Hints
Useful Information for Parents and Providers Regarding the COVID-19 Virus If there is a COVID-19 outbreak in your community, local public health officials may decide to temporarily close schools and childcare centers to help slow the spread of the virus. Schools
Talking to Children About COVID-19
There's a lot of news coverage about the outbreak of COVID-19 and it can be overwhelming for parents and frightening to kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and others who work closely with children to filter information and talk
Top 10 Indoor Activities for Toddlers
Get out the cardboard boxes and create! Let the imaginations flow. A box can be anything: a train, ramps for cars, an airplane, a house. Tape up the doorway and throw some newspapers (or cotton balls!) at it to see if you can
Activities to Keep Little Ones Busy
Sometimes the best thing for kids to do during times of worry and stress is to keep their minds and bodies active. Teachers may need support in gathering materials for students to take home in the event of school closures
Indoor Activities for School-Age Children
Art Unfortunately, there isn’t always a lot of time in the day for art and creativity. Indoor recess is the perfect opportunity to break out the art supplies. Fun Centers Most of the time centers are tied to academics. Indoor recess is a