The Office of Early Childhood’s June Pyramid Page
An important skill for successful social interaction is being able to resolve conflicts. When teachers and parents nurture the development of conflict resolution skills, they are providing young children with the ability to resolve situations before they spin out of
Celebrate Juneteenth!
SEL4CT celebrates Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and deriving its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth.” This is a day everyone can celebrate the resilience and achievements of Black Americans. Integrating the significance of Juneteenth into SEL
June is Pride Month!
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in
The Office of Early Childhood’s May Pyramid Newsletter!
Frustration is a common emotion in young children and typically occurs as children begin to discover the many things they would like to do, but simply cannot do yet. This month's Pyramid Pages newsletter gives ideas for helping children learn skills in
Governor’s Prevention Partnership Workshop Recording
On April 19, 2023 the Connecticut Children's Collective welcomed Susan Sarmiento, Program Coordinator for Parent and Mentor, and Jessica White, Program Manager for Communities and Schools, to share all the ways in which their programs can help our local early
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. In May, NAMI joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Mental Health Awareness
Blue Ribbon Panel on Child Care
What is the Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care and why was it formed? The Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care was initiated by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order. The Panel is charged with developing a strategic plan for a child care system that
Connecticut’s Office of Early Childhood’s April Pyramid Page!
Thanks you to OEC's Education Consultant, Michelle Levy, Ph.D, for providing these valuable tools that can be used to help children-- and adults-- better manage their emotions and feelings. Check out April's Pyramid Page! Whether one is young, or young at
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child!
The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 60,000 members and a network of 52 Affiliates. The purpose of the
The Office of Early Childhood’s March Pyramid Pages!
Raising children can be a scenic journey through peaks and valleys… the peaks may be joyful, but those valleys can be challenging… especially when children do not follow directions given to them. In the March Pyramid Pages, learn how to