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California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 3h

November is National Family Literacy Month! 📚✨ Whether it’s storytime, helping with homework, or sharing favorite books, every moment spent reading as a family builds stronger connections and lifelong learners. Let’s make reading a family tradition this November! ❤️

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 3h

November is Child Safety and Protection Month—a reminder to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of our children. Let’s work together to create safe spaces where every child can grow, learn, and thrive. 💙👶👧🧒

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 3h

It's Good Nutrition Month! Good nutrition fuels strong minds and bodies! Teaching the importance of balanced nutrition empowers lifelong wellness in students and families. #GoodNutritionMonth

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 3h

It's Native American Heritage Month. Let’s celebrate the history, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples by collaborating with Tribal nations by listening to Tribal voices, teaching accurate and authentic history, and supporting the success of our Native students.

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 3h

This November, we celebrate National Adoption Awareness Month 🌟—a time to honor the strength of adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families. Every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent home. Let’s raise awareness, share stories, and support those touched by adoption. 💙

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 1d

🐾 This week's Fun Friday: the Animal Action Game! Head to a park or open area, wear comfy shoes, and let your child move like different animals—jump like a frog, stretch like a cat, or stomp like an elephant! Active fun and imagination in action! #FunFriday #UPK 🐒🦁🦆

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 2d

Big news for little learners in California! @California’s Universal PreKindergarten is here to spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. Let's #GetThemOnTheirWay today! Learn more about #UPK and how to find programs in your community: cauniversalprek.org/families/

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 3d

✨ California’s TK is now open to 4-year-olds turning 4 by Sept 1! Exciting—but many need help with independent toileting. 🎧 Hear how schools are handling it on this episode of the Education Beat podcast from EdSource: bit.ly/45MDV06

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 5d

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK! 🌟🍎
Sacramento State University & Sacramento City Unified School District partnered for a P-3 Summer Institute, bringing teachers together learning, collaboration, and fresh ideas to kick off the school year!

📸 See more: bit.ly/47rfO8s

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 7d

Today is Make a Difference Day—a reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can create a ripple of change. Lend a hand, share a smile, volunteer your time, or support a cause you care about. Together, we can make the world a little brighter 🌍💙

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 8d

🎃 This week’s Fun Friday activity is exploring PUMPKINS! Encourage your child to observe the similarities and differences between the outside and inside of pumpkins. It's time to have some hands-on, sensory FUN as we learn and discover together! 🍂 #FunFriday #UPK

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 9d

Looking for a quality Transitional Kindergarten? Choose a program that blends joyful, hands-on play with early academics to build confidence, independence & friendships. Strong teacher bonds & developmentally appropriate activities are key! Learn more: bit.ly/3UYXpbG

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 11d

Explore the Child Mind Institute's resources to support children with learning disorders! Find videos, articles, fact sheets, and a college toolkit in English & Spanish for families and educators. Learn more and get help here: bit.ly/45YA12V

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 12d

National School Bus Safety Week takes is October 20-24. This week is a dedicated time to raise awareness about the importance of school bus safety for students, parents, drivers, and the community. Let’s work together for safe rides every day!

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 13d

America's Safe Schools Week is October 19 to October 25! It's a reminder that every student deserves a safe, supportive, and welcoming place to learn. Let’s work together—schools, families, and communities—to build environments where kindness, respect, and safety come first.

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 14d

WEBINAR ALERT! Register NOW at tinyurl.com/CDEFamilies

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 15d

This week’s Fun Friday is bursting with creativity! 🎃✨ Explore emotions by using colorful pattern blocks to create expressive faces on pumpkin drawings. Get ready for a hands-on art adventure where every pumpkin shows off your personality and mood! #FunFriday #UPK 🍂🟨🔺

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 17d

This school year just got better with NEW Joyful Literacy resources! 🌟 Access 10 Book Kits, family activities in 9 languages, & 3 instructional videos—all organized in 4 Playbooks for teachers, facilitators, leaders, & families.

Start exploring here 👉 bit.ly/3K3C6mN

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 19d

National School Lunch Week is October 13 to October 17! Since 1962, it has highlighted the vital role school lunches play in fueling children's growth, learning, and health!

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 20d

Week of the School Administrator is October 12-18, 2025, a time to recognize and celebrate the role school administrators play in guiding schools, supporting teachers, and creating environments where students can succeed. Thank you for making a difference every day!

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 21d

California hit a milestone: all 4-year-olds are now eligible for free transitional kindergarten! Over 200,000 kids start this fall, getting a strong early education and helping families save money. Learn about this historic expansion! #EarlyChildhoodEducation bit.ly/4lWu1hi

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 22d

This Fun Friday, kids become fire safety heroes! 🚒 They’ll learn evacuation plans, practice with their dolls and stuffies, and go on a scavenger hunt to find fire safety items like fire extinguishers, smoke detectors! & ceiling sprinklers! 🧯🚨👧🧸 #FunFriday #UPK

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 23d

🌟 Early learning sets the stage for lifelong success, and strong leadership is key! This article explores why administrators should become early learning leaders & highlights how their vision and support can shape better outcomes for students and educators.
bit.ly/3UTtAJx

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 25d

🌟 How do young children build strong foundations for learning? WestEd’s new blog on P3 Learning Progressions shows how preschool through third grade educators can support growth every step of the way. Read more 👉 bit.ly/45KUxFp #EarlyLearning #UPK

California's Universal PreKindergarten @cauniversalprek.bsky.social · 26d

Today is Child Health Day—a reminder to care for the well-being of our kids in body and mind. From healthy meals to active play and regular check-ups, every step counts toward building a healthier future. 💚