Before you press play or download that new app, download the infographic flow chart created by Zero to Three to get a simple, go-to checklist you can use anytime you choose media for your child: bit.ly/4rroDab

Bring favorite stories to life with simple storytelling kits! Pair a familiar book with related objects, props, or characters so preschoolers can retell the story in their own words, sequence events, build vocabulary, and use their imaginations! Let children take the lead!

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Join Aruna Gilbert and one of the nation’s leading voices in early learning, Dr. Robert Pianta, for a thoughtful conversation about the relationships and experiences that help children thrive! youtube.com/watch?v=SrhWUqi9…

Did you know? Squishing and rolling playdough builds the tiny hand muscles kids need for writing, buttoning, and using scissors!

Want to know a great way to find child care that works for your family's needs? Check out your local Resource and Referral (R&R) agency by visiting MyChildCarePlan.org or the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network at rrnetwork.org! #CaliforniaChildCare

UNO cards are more than a game—they’re a fun learning tool for UPK classrooms! 🃏 Explore activities that build early math, color and number recognition, matching, turn-taking, fine motor, and social-emotional skills. Watch, then share your favorite ideas!

Build high-quality early learning environments with intentional, developmentally appropriate practice. This NAEYC checklist helps leaders observe classrooms, support educators, and guide reflective planning. Download it now: bit.ly/46w5Ssx

It's National School Lunch week and we are celebrating by taking a look inside Sacramento’s Central Kitchen following California's shift to Universal Meals for all! youtu.be/laflvtSzZPw?si=5CSS…

Join Education First and Dr. Nell K. Duke to explore a fully funded grant opportunity for California pre-K/TK programs. See how Great First Eight Pre-K/TK supports purposeful, play-based instruction in every classroom. Register today: bit.ly/4ADVPzq

Our LinkedIn Live conversation, From Listening to Action: Building Communications with Communities is on 10/22 at 1 p.m. (ET)! REGISTER TODAY!: bit.ly/47JsPJc

Mini erasers offer big learning potential! ✨ Use them for playful fine motor practice while children sort, count, match, and create patterns. Explore simple ways to add these small tools to your UPK classroom. Which activity will your students try first?

Spotlight on Napa County Office of Education! Check out their YouTube video celebrating their early learning and care programs with a clear focus on family choice! youtu.be/ZW2O-GhBFlQ?si=nBvC…

Celebrating Steven Hicks and Shanna Birkholz-Vasquez, who presented “The Joy Factor: Reimagining Early Literacy Through Story, Talk and Play” at the NASLEE 2026 Roundtable! 📚 Attended #NASLEE? Share your favorite takeaway!

week’s Fun Friday activities turn a seasonal favorite into hands-on science and math learning. Invite children to observe and describe pumpkins, compare size and weight, investigate what’s inside, count and sort seeds, and explore the pumpkin life cycle!

Check out The Discovery Source's Lunch & Learn, Creating Calming Spaces featuring the Tucker Turtle Calming Corner Tent on October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (PST)! Register now: bit.ly/47KG3p2

For the past three years, California Education Partners partnered with more than 35 school districts all across the state to hardwire coherence in their systems with a focus on early math. Check it out here: youtu.be/3wo9s15D0Ls?si=1DRd…

Get ready for DRDP (2025) with free, updated training at DR Access Learn! Build confidence in authentic assessment and prepare for successful implementation. Courses are available anytime. Log in or create an account to get started: draccesslearn.org/

Scarves bring big possibilities to UPK play and learning! From movement and music to imaginative play, color exploration, sensory fun, and cooperative games, this short video shares easy ideas to try with your students. What’s your favorite scarf activity?

The Early Childhood Development and Screen Time Toolkit was developed for use by early childhood educators, childcare providers, early interventionists, home visitors, pediatricians, or other professionals who support families with young children: bit.ly/4yBF1Y0