Early Learning Resource Center Region 6

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Fight the Bite by taking steps to prevent mosquito and tick bites that can make you sick.

05/29/2026

Here's an easy fine motor activity that you can set up with items you probably have on hand....Cut strips of paper. Use different grades and remember that thicker means more resistance which is good for strengthening the hands.

Use a hole punch to punch holes along the paper strip. This supports eye hand coordination, motor planning, bilateral coordination, grip strength, and more. Here's more on this activity...and then a fun way to use those small dots for more fine motor fun. https://www.theottoolbox.com/fine-motor-strengthening-apple-activity/

05/28/2026

Ever wonder why some children can’t stop moving — spinning, hanging upside down, or constantly fidgeting?

Or why others avoid movement — hating swings, climbing frames, or even being picked up?

The answer might lie in their vestibular system — the sense of balance and movement that helps us feel grounded and safe in our bodies.
When this system is over- or under-responsive, the world can feel too fast, too spinny, or too still — and that can look like clumsiness, anxiety, or constant motion-seeking.

Understanding the vestibular system helps us see what’s really going on beneath the behavior — and how to support it through everyday movement and play.

via The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy

05/26/2026

TODDLER SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Get ready for summer with these fun activities!

https://teaching2and3yearolds.com/20-best-toddler-summer-activities/

05/25/2026

Pennsylvania often ranks among the top states for Lyme disease. The good news is that most cases are easily treated with antibiotics, but untreated Lyme can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system. Protect yourself by avoiding tick bites, removing ticks right away, and reaching out to your healthcare provider if you notice flu‑like symptoms or a rash.

05/22/2026

This shower curtain painting setup is such a fun twist on regular painting 🎨

Painting on a see-through surface makes the colors look completely different in the sunlight, and the way they mix and layer from both sides is honestly so satisfying to watch ✨
It also encourages bigger movements: reaching, stretching, painting freely.. not just small strokes on paper.

Messy in the best way, super engaging, and it usually keeps kids busy much longer than expected 🙌

05/21/2026

The new Exchange Community Voices article, "Welcoming Gen Z: What is the Secret Sauce?" by Dr. Jane Humphries, the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood’s Director of Aim4Excellence, and Steffenie Moran, Manager-School Director Learning & Training at The Goddard School, shares five key strategies that help Gen Z educators grow, stay, and succeed.

From clear expectations to creating a sense of belonging, these insights can help strengthen teams, reduce turnover, and build more connected workplace cultures.

✨ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: hub.exchangepress.com/articles-on-demand/84203

05/20/2026

Children 8 and under are increasingly consuming short-form content, such as TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts. In our new Open Letter, Dr. Jenny Radesky discusses the "attention economy" and how it exploits young children's developmental vulnerability:

The developmental research tells us that creating a healthy screen media environment for children is about more than just screen time.