California's Universal PreKindergarten
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High-quality #preK programs equip young children with the the foundational skills they need to learn when they enter school. #UPK is creating a bridge between early childhood and #TK-12 systems to increase students’ readiness for school so all children thrive in school and life.
February 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Join @EdTrustWest, DIAL EE & BlackECE for a webinar on creating joyful, supportive TK spaces for Black children in CA. Hear insights from district leaders & learn about culturally relevant materials, teacher pipelines & cross-agency support. Feb 18, 3:30–4:30 PM PST 👉 edtrust.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Join @EdTrustWest, DIAL EE & BlackECE for a webinar on creating joyful, supportive TK spaces for Black children in CA. Hear insights from district leaders & learn about culturally relevant materials, teacher pipelines & cross-agency support. Feb 18, 3:30–4:30 PM PST 👉 edtrust.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Fine Motor Monday is all about cutting and snipping paper! ✂️👐 This fun activity strengthens the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers and builds coordination and control—key foundations for writing and self-help skills. Let’s snip, cut, and create together!
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Fine Motor Monday is all about cutting and snipping paper! ✂️👐 This fun activity strengthens the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers and builds coordination and control—key foundations for writing and self-help skills. Let’s snip, cut, and create together!
Check out this short NAEYC Message in a Backpack article to learn more about why using your native language at home is a gift for your child now and in the future!
www.naeyc.org/resources/pu...
www.naeyc.org/resources/pu...
February 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Check out this short NAEYC Message in a Backpack article to learn more about why using your native language at home is a gift for your child now and in the future!
www.naeyc.org/resources/pu...
www.naeyc.org/resources/pu...
📚 Let's visit the library to explore books that celebrate and honor Black History Month to explore, learn, and celebrate together! 🌟Use this book list from PBS to get your search started: www.pbs.org/parents/thri...
February 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
📚 Let's visit the library to explore books that celebrate and honor Black History Month to explore, learn, and celebrate together! 🌟Use this book list from PBS to get your search started: www.pbs.org/parents/thri...
Involving families in #ECE leads to stronger learning, better supported emotional well-being, and a sturdier bridge to create a connection between home and school to create a bright future for our little learners! 🎒✏️ #UPK #FamilyEmpowerment
February 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Involving families in #ECE leads to stronger learning, better supported emotional well-being, and a sturdier bridge to create a connection between home and school to create a bright future for our little learners! 🎒✏️ #UPK #FamilyEmpowerment
Today we honor Rosa Parks, whose courage and determination sparked change and inspired generations. Let's continue supporting children in understanding fairness, kindness, and standing up for what’s right—values that continue Rosa Parks’ legacy of respect and equality.
February 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Today we honor Rosa Parks, whose courage and determination sparked change and inspired generations. Let's continue supporting children in understanding fairness, kindness, and standing up for what’s right—values that continue Rosa Parks’ legacy of respect and equality.
Happy World Read Aloud Day! 📚✨ Reading aloud helps children build language, imagination, and a lifelong love of stories. Whether it’s a favorite picture book or a new adventure, take time today to share a story with a child. It’s one of the best ways to learn and connect together. 💛
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Happy World Read Aloud Day! 📚✨ Reading aloud helps children build language, imagination, and a lifelong love of stories. Whether it’s a favorite picture book or a new adventure, take time today to share a story with a child. It’s one of the best ways to learn and connect together. 💛
Join the FREE virtual seminar for educators & families of children birth–3rd grade, Integrating Science Learning Concepts in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Teaching on Feb 26 from 6–8:30 PM PT. Register:
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February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Join the FREE virtual seminar for educators & families of children birth–3rd grade, Integrating Science Learning Concepts in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Teaching on Feb 26 from 6–8:30 PM PT. Register:
It’s National School Counseling Week! 💙 Let's celebrate the incredible school counselors who support students’ well-being, growth, and success every day. Their guidance helps children build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning from the very start! 🌟
February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
It’s National School Counseling Week! 💙 Let's celebrate the incredible school counselors who support students’ well-being, growth, and success every day. Their guidance helps children build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning from the very start! 🌟
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Stacking cups helps children strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which are skills they’ll use later for writing, cutting, and self-care tasks. It also builds coordination, concentration, and problem-solving as they balance and build!
February 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Stacking cups helps children strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which are skills they’ll use later for writing, cutting, and self-care tasks. It also builds coordination, concentration, and problem-solving as they balance and build!
The CAPIT Reading Grant is a statewide initiative designed to support California's Preschool/TK programs with evidence-based literacy resources and professional development designed for play-based learning. APPLY: www.capitlearning.com/ca-reading-g...
February 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The CAPIT Reading Grant is a statewide initiative designed to support California's Preschool/TK programs with evidence-based literacy resources and professional development designed for play-based learning. APPLY: www.capitlearning.com/ca-reading-g...
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! 🦷✨ Healthy smiles start early—, so let’s teach children the importance of brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. Together, we can help every child shine with confidence and good oral health! 😁 #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
February 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
February is Children’s Dental Health Month! 🦷✨ Healthy smiles start early—, so let’s teach children the importance of brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. Together, we can help every child shine with confidence and good oral health! 😁 #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
February is American Heart Month! ❤️ Let’s help children develop heart-healthy habits early—through movement, nutritious snacks, and joyful play. Together, we can nurture healthy hearts and healthy futures for all California children. 💪🍎 #AmericanHeartMonth
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
February is American Heart Month! ❤️ Let’s help children develop heart-healthy habits early—through movement, nutritious snacks, and joyful play. Together, we can nurture healthy hearts and healthy futures for all California children. 💪🍎 #AmericanHeartMonth
February is Black History Month! 🌟 Together, let’s help children build pride, understanding, and respect for the diverse communities that make up our shared history. 💛 #BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
February is Black History Month! 🌟 Together, let’s help children build pride, understanding, and respect for the diverse communities that make up our shared history. 💛 #BlackHistoryMonth
This week’s Fun Friday is the Bears in a Cave game! 🐻❄️ Children take turns hiding counting bears under a bowl (the cave) & practice counting as they lift the bowl to see how many bears are hiding. They’ll recite a fun poem together & take turns, building number sense, social skills, and turn-taking
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
This week’s Fun Friday is the Bears in a Cave game! 🐻❄️ Children take turns hiding counting bears under a bowl (the cave) & practice counting as they lift the bowl to see how many bears are hiding. They’ll recite a fun poem together & take turns, building number sense, social skills, and turn-taking
Today we recognize the courage of Japanese American civil rights leader Fred Korematsu in standing up against injustice. Let's nurture inclusive, respectful classrooms where every child and family’s rights, identities, and stories are valued. 🧡
January 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Today we recognize the courage of Japanese American civil rights leader Fred Korematsu in standing up against injustice. Let's nurture inclusive, respectful classrooms where every child and family’s rights, identities, and stories are valued. 🧡
High-quality #preK programs equip young children with the foundational skills they need to engage meaningfully in school. #UPK is creating a bridge between early childhood and TK-12 systems to increase students’ readiness for school and schools’ readiness for students so that all children thrive!
January 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Today, we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the memory of those who suffered and reaffirming our commitment to confront all forms of hate. Let's work every day to nurture inclusive, caring classrooms where every child and family is welcomed, respected, and safe.
January 27, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Today, we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the memory of those who suffered and reaffirming our commitment to confront all forms of hate. Let's work every day to nurture inclusive, caring classrooms where every child and family is welcomed, respected, and safe.
January 26-30 is The Great Kindness Challenge Week! 🌟 Let's celebrate with acts of kindness big and small, from sharing smiles to helping friends. Together, let's build caring communities where every child learns that kindness matters. 💛
January 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
January 26-30 is The Great Kindness Challenge Week! 🌟 Let's celebrate with acts of kindness big and small, from sharing smiles to helping friends. Together, let's build caring communities where every child learns that kindness matters. 💛
It's Fine Motor Monday! 🎨 Painting helps strengthen hand and finger muscles, improve grip, and develop hand-eye coordination. It’s a fun way to build the fine motor skills needed for writing, cutting, and everyday tasks, all while getting creative! #FineMotorMonday
January 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
It's Fine Motor Monday! 🎨 Painting helps strengthen hand and finger muscles, improve grip, and develop hand-eye coordination. It’s a fun way to build the fine motor skills needed for writing, cutting, and everyday tasks, all while getting creative! #FineMotorMonday
FREE DOWNLOAD! These Playful Learning PDFs by the Sacramento COE Early Education Team are great resources to share with parents and caregivers as well as administrators who may need support in identifying the incredible skills that develop during play! bit.ly/3Y0yBla
January 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
FREE DOWNLOAD! These Playful Learning PDFs by the Sacramento COE Early Education Team are great resources to share with parents and caregivers as well as administrators who may need support in identifying the incredible skills that develop during play! bit.ly/3Y0yBla
It's Fun Friday! Let's play flower shop! 🌼 Children create colorful bouquets for loved ones and design special cards to go with them. This pretend play supports social and emotional growth as children think about others’ feelings, practice kindness, and build friendships! 💐❤️
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
It's Fun Friday! Let's play flower shop! 🌼 Children create colorful bouquets for loved ones and design special cards to go with them. This pretend play supports social and emotional growth as children think about others’ feelings, practice kindness, and build friendships! 💐❤️
On Ed Roberts Day, we honor and celebrate the disability rights movement’s legacy of inclusion, access, and belonging. We can carry this legacy forward by creating classrooms where all children, including children with disabilities, can learn, play, and thrive together. 🌟
January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
On Ed Roberts Day, we honor and celebrate the disability rights movement’s legacy of inclusion, access, and belonging. We can carry this legacy forward by creating classrooms where all children, including children with disabilities, can learn, play, and thrive together. 🌟
Scribbles, swirls, & wobbly letters build fine motor skills, confidence, and early literacy. National Handwriting Day is a great day to celebrate by offering extra time for drawing, name-writing, and playful writing centers! Strong writers start with strong handwriters! #UPK
January 23, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Scribbles, swirls, & wobbly letters build fine motor skills, confidence, and early literacy. National Handwriting Day is a great day to celebrate by offering extra time for drawing, name-writing, and playful writing centers! Strong writers start with strong handwriters! #UPK