Providing support and resources for parents of children 0-5 years old. Serving the Los Alamitos/Seal Beach area in partnership with First 5 Orange County.
Los Alamitos, CA
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Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
🎉 June is Child Awareness Month! 🎉
Let’s celebrate our little learners with easy + fun activities that help their minds grow! 🧠🌈
👨👩👧👦 Here are some simple learning ideas to try at home:
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
"A child’s imaginative and creative play is essential for the development of their social, emotional and cognitive skills, in addition to being a way to explore and discover the world."
- Donna Housman, Ed.D.
#SimplyFun #Games #Play #Learn #BoardGames
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
By encouraging play, caregivers can help build foundational skills that support early childhood development & lifelong learning. Discover other ways to support foundational skills in this @hgse Usable Knowledge article: bit.ly/43IU85a
#earlychildhooddevelopment
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Play is an essential part of early childhood development. Check out these resources from our friends at the @NCITorg as they celebrate “May All Babies Thrive Month,” with today’s theme on the importance of play: ncit.org/may-all-babies-thri…
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Our organization is distributing this information in collaboration with our partners as part of the #OCECESystemsCollaborative and highlights important information about #EarlyCareandEducation #First5OC
For more translations, visit first5oc.org/childrens-home-…
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Our new website is full of resources and activities to help caregivers, educators, policymakers, and more support early childhood development and lifelong health!
👉 Check it out here: bit.ly/2ThMLNg
#earlychildhooddevelopment
ALT Screen grabs of website resources: a serve and return video, a brain building through play handout, and an executive function handout.
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
It’s #ReadAcrossAmerica Week 📚 Reading with young children ages 0-5 builds language skills, sparks imagination, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Celebrate the joy of reading with your family by trying these reading Kid Builders activities. first5oc.org/kid-builders.
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Speech & Language Milestones: 2-3 years. Is your child starting to use word combos like "I want juice"? Foster their language development through interactive play and storytelling! Each child develops uniquely, these milestones are not a diagnostic tool. first5oc.org/resources/paren…
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
“For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play.” ~ Penelope Leach
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Love this graphic from @ParentingFocus_! #Playmatters for so many reasons!
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Visual schedules can make bedtime routines more predictable. Use these cards to help children create their own unique way to wind down for the day: m.sesame.org/goodnighttw #Resources
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Nightly check-ins with children are a good way to explore the day’s emotions. (Read this post for 10 more #SocialEmotional supports for young children: ecs.page.link/frM3M) #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #SEL
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Speech & Language Milestones: 7-9 Months. They babble, recognize names, seek familiar faces, and might raise their arms for cuddles. Each child develops uniquely, these milestones are not a screening or diagnostic tool. For information and resources, visit bit.ly/4eZq341
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Kid Builders is coming to Costa Mesa on February 1! Don’t miss a morning of fun, learning, and community with First 5 OC, the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library, and @PNCbank. To learn more about Kid Builders, visit first5oc.org/kid-builders.
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
Play is essential! In the words of Diane Ackerman, “Play is the brain’s favorite way of learning,” Here's to celebrating the power of play every day 🎉
Los Alamitos CDC School Readiness retweeted
The holiday season can make it challenging to ensure young children are getting the nutrients they need amid festive treats and indulgent meals. CHOC is sharing 7 tips for encouraging positive and balanced holiday eating habits in kids.
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