Fine Motor Monday is here, and this week we’re squeezing, dripping, and strengthening little hands with pipettes and droppers! 💧✨ Set out cups of colored water, trays, and pipettes/droppers, and let children play their way into stronger fine motor muscles! #UPK #FineMotorMonday
It's Administrative Professionals Week! This is a time to recognize the incredible people who keep our programs running smoothly behind the scenes. Today and every day, we appreciate their organization, problem-solving, and warm support for children, families, and staff!
This week’s Fun Friday activity is all about beautifying the neighborhood! 🌎💚 Grab some gloves and a plastic bag, then take a walk with your child to pick up litter. It’s a simple, hands-on way to care for the earth and your community together.
National Librarian Day is a perfect time to say thank you to the librarians who spark curiosity and connect us with stories, information, and new ideas. 📚💙 Let's celebrate their dedication to lifelong learning and the warm, welcoming spaces they create for our communities.
National Environmental Education Week is April 15–22! 🌎💚 It’s a great time to get outside and learn with children and explore nature, ask questions, and practice simple earth-friendly habits that build curiosity, care, and responsibility from an early age.
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Let's build! Different types and sizes of blocks challenge grip, control, and coordination. Whether using large wooden blocks, Lego bricks, or foam shapes, every tower built supports growing fine motor skills and creativity! #UPK #FineMotorMonday
Save the date! The 5th annual SIP Virtual Inclusion Conference, “Belonging by Design: Innovative Practices, Impactful Outcomes” is May 7–8, 2026 from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (PST). Explore strategies that strengthen connections and improve outcomes. Register: sip2026.vfairs.com
Week of the Young Child is here! 🎉 From 4/11 to 4/17, we celebrate young children, their families, and the early childhood educators who support their growth every day. Let’s uplift joyful play, nurturing relationships, and learning experiences that help every child shine.
This week’s Fun Friday is an alphabet scavenger hunt! Fold a paper into 6 squares and add letters, then hide matching sticky notes around the house. Invite your child to hunt for the letters! A fun way to practice recognition and get moving!
Learn how the Multicultural Child Development Center, a CSPP program in Santa Rosa, CA, plans intentional, inclusive play-based explorations that build on children's interests and curiosities, naturally embedding the Preschool/TK Learning Foundations! bit.ly/4sNmbKI
It's FINE MOTOR MONDAY! Picking up, turning, and fitting puzzle pieces together strengthens finger and hand muscles, supports the pincer grasp, and boosts hand–eye coordination, all of which are essential for writing, buttoning, and everyday classroom tasks. #UPK #FineMotorMonday
Playfest at Fairytale Town in Sacramento is on April 25, 2026 from 5-7 p.m.!
Explore early learning options for and connect with community resources for health, housing, & food. Hosted by Local Planning Council, SCOE Early Learning & SMUD. bit.ly/SacEarlyLear...
The next two webinars in the Black English series, hosted by Black Californians United for Early Care & Education, are coming up on May 6 and July 15! Learn more and register: blackece.org/blackenglish/
Appreciation doesn’t fit into just one day. Today (and every day), we’re grateful for our preschool educators who make classrooms joyful, safe, and full of discovery. Thank you for all you do. 💛
The updated Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP 2025) is READY! Designed with child development experts, it is aligned with the ITLDF and PTKLF! Domains in Social-Emotional Development & Approaches to Learning also now extend to 3rd grade! www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/des...
This week’s Fun Friday activity is all about exploration: making binoculars! Children will color toilet paper tubes, tape them together, and then head out on a walk to observe the world through their new binoculars. What will your child discover? #UPK #FunFriday
April 2 is Autism Awareness Day. Today, we recognize and celebrate all of the diverse ways of experiencing the world. Let’s move beyond awareness to true acceptance by listening, learning, and creating inclusive communities where everyone belongs.
Happy International Children’s Book Day! 📚 Today we celebrate the stories that spark curiosity, nurture empathy, and help children see themselves and others in new ways. Let’s keep reading aloud, sharing favorite books, and building a lifelong love of reading together.
Join us for the most recent installment of our P-3 Webinar Series, Proactive Supports to Improve Social-Emotional Development and Reduce Exclusionary Discipline, on April 14 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.! Register today to secure your spot: bit.ly/4lvkSxp
April is National Autism Awareness Month! In early learning programs, we’re committed to welcoming, inclusive environments where every child can learn, play, and grow as their authentic self, and where neurodiversity is honored all year long.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Every child deserves to grow up safe, nurtured, and free from harm. This month and all year long, we stand with children and families by promoting safe, stable, and supportive relationships in our homes, schools, and communities.
April is School Library Month! 📚 Let's celebrate school libraries as vibrant hubs of curiosity, creativity, and community. Thank you to school librarians for connecting students with stories, information, and a lifelong love of reading.
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! 🎉 Let’s celebrate children growing up with more than one language and commit to honoring home languages, partnering with families, and creating learning spaces where all voices are heard and valued.
April is Arab American Heritage Month! As we enter this month, we encourage you to reflect on the rich culture, history, and contributions of Arab Americans to the diverse tapestry of our state. From art to literature, cuisine to science, Arab Americans have left an indelible mark on California.
Big news for little learners in California! @CAUniversalPreK 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/
Scooping soil, picking up seeds, pulling weeds, and gently watering plants all strengthen the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers and build the control they’ll use for skills like writing, cutting, and buttoning. Plus, they’re having fun caring for living things!
It's FUN FRIDAY! Let's build bridges! Your little engineers will use painter’s tape and craft sticks to design and test their very own bridges, exploring balance, strength, and problem-solving. Let's encourage creativity, teamwork, and big imagination one craft stick at a time!
Learn more about how to build social-emotional skills at home by reading this short article from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)!
www.naeyc.org/our-work/fam...
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. By celebrating diverse cultures, listening to children and families, and standing up for fairness, we help young learners understand that everyone deserves dignity and belonging.
This week’s Fun Friday is blooming with creativity! 🌼 Our preschool artists will make flowers using torn or cut construction paper, paper plates, and scissors to create colorful petals. A fun fine-motor activity exploring shapes, colors, and creativity!
