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The ECE Wellness team works together with ECE childcare providers, caregivers, community resources/supports, and PCOE ECE staff to...

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Free books to read to your children! There are two upcoming workshops being held on Tuesday, May 25th and Tuesday, June 22nd. Click the...

This year, the holidays are different. But navigating new challenges can also be an opportunity to create new traditions. Get inspired...

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Mess Free Sensory Fall Leaf Painting is a fun activity to explore the changing colors of Fall and engage the senses. Kids can watch...

A simple sensory bin for ice play! Click the image to learn more.

This resource provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about the complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with...

Talking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it.

This frozen shaving cream ocean sensory play is great for toddlers, preschoolers and kids to dig their hands into! Click the image to...

Fun and easy ways to entertain your little one while having them learn basic skills at the same time!

GREAT new resource to help essential workers find child care: http://mychildcare.ca.gov. The map interface lets families search for child...

What?! This fun baby game kept my 17 month old playing for over 30 minutes. How is that possible with only an egg carton and q-tips?!...

The Placer County Office of Education Resource and Referral Program is available to provide child care referrals and subsidized care for...

While you could easily spend hundreds of dollars on all of the beautiful Montessori toys available to buy, it's just as easy to provide...

Click the image for ideas. The coronavirus pandemic has closed schools worldwide. Most schools are catering for home learning so that...

A fun and festive activity to do with your family! https://www.thechaosandtheclutter.com/archives/st-patricks-day-fluffy-slime

The 2020 Census Counting Book is an engagingly colorful, culturally sensitive 32-page book aimed at both young children and their...

Addressing sensitive topics such as the Coronavirus can be tricky, especially if your child struggles with anxiety. I'm going to preface...