Sleep is something all of us need. Some more than others but we all still need plenty of sleep to and not only function but to grow and develop, especially children. Continue reading
Category Archives: Early Childhood
Read about Outstanding Preschool Teacher, Mrs. Converse
Sara Converse, Preschool Teacher at Turkey Valley Community School is a Farm to Early Care and Education (F2ECE) Champion. Continue reading
February 14th is the day of LOVE!
February 14th is Valentine’s Day, which we all know is a day to celebrate love. But did you know that February 14th is also Library Lovers’ Day, which is a day dedicated to book lovers across the globe. This day honors libraries, and all of the amazing books for all ages they hold within them. Continue reading
National Send a Card to a Friend Day!
We all know that February 2nd is Ground Hog’s Day, and February 14th is Valentine’s Day! These are holidays that are celebrated by many of us every year during February. But there are other National Fun Holidays to celebrate during February that most people don’t know about. Continue reading
National Frozen Yogurt Day February 6!
You scream, I scream, we all scream for Frozen Yogurt!!! February 6 is National Frozen Yogurt Day! When given a choice, I choose frozen yogurt over ice cream, hands down! The main difference in the two is that frozen yogurt usually has a tarter flavor and is lower in fat, making it a healthier frozen treat choice. Continue reading
How Does Food Affect Your Child’s Growth?
So, you might wonder, how important is a healthy diet for young children?
Continue readingWorld Smile Day October 1st
Did you know…. the first Friday of October is World Smile Day , a relatively new holiday with a fascinating story. Continue reading
Celebrate EARTH DAY with Your Family
Earth Day is held on April 22nd every year. It began in the United States in 1970 to help raise awareness of environmental issues. It is a day for everyone to learn ways that we can work together to save our earth for future generations. Earth Day provides a great opportunity to talk to our kids about the environment, including things we can personally do to be more environmentally friendly. It is also a day to celebrate and appreciate the beauty of nature. Continue reading
Make the Earth Happy
“Local Food Makes Cents: For Iowa Kids and Farmers”
“Local Food Makes Cents: For Iowa Kids and Farmers” Awards $43,000 to Iowa ECEs Continue reading |