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Hello everyone! Thought I would share this important message, the content of this beautiful and endearing video you most likely know and understand. [Molly Wright, a student from Queensland, Australia, is a passionate advocate for early childhood development. At just seven years old, she's one of the youngest people ever to give a TED Talk.] Thank you for sharing Faby!

How every child can thrive by five "What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers. Breaking down the research-backed ways parents and caregivers can support children's healthy brain development, Wright highlights the benefits of pla...

Dear Center Family and Facebook Friends. I am very proud to have worked with our outstanding ECE lab school team, children, families and students for the past 30 years. It has been an honor to have journeyed with you. I hold so many memories and I am grateful for our time together. Thank you for a beautiful celebration, every moment was truly heartfelt. I wish all of you an amazing year as you continue to make a difference in the lives of others.

Warmly,
Monica

Dear Families & Friends. Mark your calendar for June 29th International Mud Day! Although, to a child this day is everyday:) Visit
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/mud-explore-and-learn to learn 3 fun ways to celebrate: Mud Play, Mud Paint, Mud books - and much more!

Mud: Explore and Learn | NAEYC June 29th is International Mud Day but you can play and learn with mud all year long!

WOYC theme today is “Happy Family Friday”! Enjoy all your moments together. See the following article and more...

Explore the Great Outdoors with Your Child | NAEYC For a child, everything is new—even the tiniest things are interesting and exciting. In today’s entertainment-driven world, exploring the outdoors is an opportunity for children to actively engage in learning. Here are a few steps to explore outdoors.

Today is "Artsy Thursday"! There are many places in the home where children can tinker, invent, and build to their heart's content. Read more in "At Home with Makerspaces"

At Home with Makerspaces | NAEYC Whether you call them makerspaces, hackerspaces, or DIY labs, the idea is the same—they’re places where kids can tinker, invent, and build to their heart's content. They are great for fostering creativity and hands-on learning.

Wednesday was "Work Together Wednesday". Please see the following for approaches to learning~. Side articles include prop boxes at home, 10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play, Five Essentials to Meaningful Play and more...

How to Support Children’s Approaches to Learning? Play with Them! | NAEYC Curiosity about the world, initiative and problem solving, and focused attention and persistence are just a few approaches to learning that children develop through play.

The NAEYC WOYC theme for today is Tasty Tuesday!!! Let's Eat (Well)! Please see the following for the latest on children's nutrition, healthy meal ideas, and tips about talking with your child about healthy nutrition. Come back tomorrow for "Work Together Wednesday"!

Let’s Eat (Well)! | NAEYC I'm happy to report that these days, I've shed the sloppy-joe-greasy-green-bean guise for a healthier one. What would your children say?

This certainly has been a very different period in time and one day we will get to a new kind of normal. With hope and everyone doing their part we will get there. We are all in this together.
With that, there are silver linings each and every day and a new lens to look through. At our Center Lab School one of the most important life lessons during the pandemic situation has been the gift of "presence" and valuing our time with each other. It is this presence with children, families, educators, and students worldwide that we celebrate.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child (WOYC) this year is April 10-16.
Every year is special but this NAEYC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of WOYC! (The following provides a short excerpt from www.naeyc.org to provide more information about WOYC).

The WOYC is an annual celebration sponsored by the NAEYC, the world's largest early childhood education association, with nearly 60,000 members and a network of 52 Affiliates.

The purpose of WOYC is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

NAEYC first established the WOYC in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years (birth through age 8) lay the foundation for children's success in school and later life. The WOYC is a time to plan how we - as citizens of a community, of a state, and of a nation - will meet the needs of all children and families.

This week we will provide you with inspirational articles for families. Please share these resources with other friends and families. Wishing you a marvelous Monday!

https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/playing-music-home

NAEYC Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!

HealthyChildren.org Featured Article of the Month: Return to School During COVID-19. Learn more below!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Return-to-School-During-COVID-19.aspx

Return to School During COVID-19 ​In order for schools to reopen, there are a number of steps they need to take to make sure students, staff and families and communities stay safe from COVID19.

On July 21, the American Academy of Pediatrics will launch a new podcast, "Pediatrics on Call". While designed for pediatricians and other health professionals, this 30-minute, weekly podcast will also appeal to parents, caregivers and anyone else interested in the science behind children's health. Subscribe now!(HealthyChildren.org).

https://services.aap.org/en/pages/podcast/

Pediatrics On Call It appears you are using Internet Explorer as your web browser. Please note, Internet Explorer is no longer up-to-date and can cause problems in how this website functionsThis site functions best using the latest versions of any of the following browsers: Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, or Safari. You...

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6919e2.htm

Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Pediatric Vaccine ... On March 13, 2020, the president of the United States declared a national emergency in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.