Should we be teaching gratitude to the under-fives?
Research tells us that gratitude promotes well-being and life satisfaction, but is the practice of gratitude appropriate for very young...
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Nov 21, 20221 min read
Gratitude and thankfulness are important all year long!
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, and...
Oct 27, 20222 min read
Fast Approaching QRIS Application Deadline
We are quickly approaching the deadline to submit your QRIS applications and receive all the wonderful incentives. Key things to...
Oct 27, 20221 min read
If You Only Knew: A Tool for Grandparent Caregivers
One out of four preschool children are cared for by a grandparent while is parents work or go to school. There are many benefits when...
Oct 27, 20221 min read
What’s Lost When We Rush Kids Through Childhood
The author of The Importance of Being Little on the costs of our collective failure to see the world through the eyes of children. Erika...
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Transitions, transitions, transitions!
August is THE month for so many transitions for our kids. Research shows that young children in group settings can spend up to 2/3 of...
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Less Is More
Bells and whistles and lights, oh my! The more the toy is doing, the less the child is learning. Children explore the world through play,...
Jul 28, 20221 min read
Fun and Healthy Summer Activities
What better way to make some indoor fun on hot summer days! Creating delicious, nutritious snacks with children! Doing these activities...
Jul 28, 20222 min read
QRIS and Your Taxes
Are you considering applying for the new QRIS levels, but worried about the payments putting you into a higher tax bracket? That is...
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Staying Health and Hydrated during the HOT Summer Months
As the weather becomes warmer and more inviting most of us will be spending ample time outside soaking in that vitamin D and enjoying the...
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Quality Ratings Improvement System (QRIS) Resources
The Center for Early Childhood Professional Development has posted informative videos about Oklahoma's Quality Ratings Improvement System...
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Happy March!
Have you heard about the Wage Supplement Program being offered through CECPD? For those of you who have been around a while, this is...
Feb 23, 20222 min read
The Reading Corner
Infant/ Toddler: Oh, Baby! Go, Baby! Hardcover – Pop up by Dr. Seuss This Dr. Seuss Nursery Collection inspired by the Seuss’s...
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Who Needs a Coach Anyway? Well, We All Do!
The 2022 Winter Olympics is happening right now, and if you have not gotten a glimpse of these phenomenal athletes, you should take a...
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Fall in Love with Reading!
Infant/Toddler: Lots of Love, Little One by Sandra Magsamen. There's no better way to say "I love you" at Valentine's Day or any time of...
Feb 2, 20222 min read
The Power of the Pause
If you are at all like me, most hours of your day zoom by so fast that you can’t help but feel like there is no way to put on the brakes....
Feb 2, 20221 min read
Learning and Development
The learning environment is key to children’s learning and gives them the space, materials, and opportunity to learn and practice new...
Feb 1, 20222 min read
Happy February, Everyone!
I am Tracy Hinton, the new Business Consultant for the North Central region. I have been trying to get out to meet as many of you as...
Jan 28, 20222 min read
The Reading Corner
Infant/Toddler: Little Helpers Toddler Cookbook: Healthy, Kid-Friendly Recipes to Cook Together by Heather Wish Staller - Invite your...
Jan 25, 20221 min read
QRIS TEAM!
I’m happy to introduce to you our Quality Rating Improvement System Team, Stars Outreach Specialists (SOS), Misti Denton, Tiffany...
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