Do you have a unique idea to help improve Quality Rated? Do you want to all child care providers in Georgia to participate in Quality Rated to raise the quality of child care for all of Georgia’s children? Then we want you to join the Quality Rated Advisory Committee! The deadline to apply is August… Read more »
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2015 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows that Georgia has moved up two spots in child and family well-being, but the state sits at 40th in the nation. Factors studied include health, education, economic well-being and family and community. The Georgia Family Connection Partnership and Georgia KIDS COUNT host a data… Read more »
As a country, our independence came about through, among other things, a number of battles. As children desire and, at times, demand independence as a part of healthy development, we don’t always enjoy the battles that come with the process. However, we don’t always realize just how much the “little things” help, either. Carrie Shrier,… Read more »
Summer can be a time when great childhood memories are made, but it also comes with its risks. With hot weather here to stay for a while, don’t forget to Look Again and make sure no child is left in a hot vehicle.
From the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago website: Summer Brain Games provides eight weeks of free and fun at-home science experiments designed to combat the “summer brain drain,” when kids lose months of critical learning. The free online activity guide features weekly experiments with step-by-step instructions. This year, we’ll blast off and explore space with… Read more »
Tuesday, May 5 is Teacher Appreciation Day. If that is news to you, don’t fret. It’s never a bad day to show appreciation to the special teachers in our lives! We’re giving you a little help by including some links to some creative ideas we found around the web: It’s Always Autumn Education World Ms…. Read more »
Check out this great local news story on Week of the Young Child! A special thanks is sent to Michelle Cutler-Ervin at CGTC’s Child Development Center for sharing.
