Early Childhood Council of Essex, Deep River & Chester

05/04/2023

What a great program!

Terrific Toddlers & Twos: A Parent Discussion from 2-1-1 Childcare
May 24 @ 6:30 PM via Zoom.

Parents: Explore what makes toddlers unique and fun! Families will learn about developmental milestones behind typical toddler behavior and how to help toddlers cope with strong emotions. Kathleen Wilby will be facilitating the discussion and providing resources for families.

Registration required. http://ow.ly/YY0A50O9qpy

04/07/2023

We've reached the final day of Week of the Young Child!

Parents and families are children’s first teachers. Family Friday focuses on engaging families to support our youngest learners.

Check out some resources for families below:
Optimizing Media and Technology: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/winter2022/message-in-backpack
Encouraging Your Child Through Risks: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/fall2021/message-backpack-risks-during-play

Here are five key takeaways from the pandemic that can help promote your child’s learning and development while using technology and media.

04/06/2023

On Week of the Young Child's Artsy Thursday celebrate the joy and learning children experience when engaged in creative art making.

Children develop creativity, social skills and fine motor skills with open-ended art projects where they can make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands.

Read here for some ways to incorporate art at home: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/meaningful-art-projects-parents-can-fit-busy-day

Child development and pediatrics experts agree that even short spurts of creative time greatly impact social, cognitive, and emotional development of children in their earliest formal years and create long-lasting memories.

04/05/2023

04/05/2023

Did you know we have a preschool scholarship fund? Inside this week's newsletter you will find information on the importance of early childhood education for not only the child but also for communities! During the Week of the Young Child, it is our hope to bring awareness to the Preschool Scholarship Fund to residents of Chester, Deep River, and Essex!✨ - https://mailchi.mp/ttysb/gt7pycu4ed-10539101

04/04/2023

Its Tasty Tuesday for Week of the Young Child! Click here for a baking with math activity to share with your littles today: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog/baking-math

What kinds of things do you like to do to get your kids involved in the kitchen?

04/03/2023

Welcome to the Week of the Young Child 2023! As we celebrate the young children in our community, let’s kick it off with a little Music Monday! What are you doing to get musical today? 🎶

Here are 8 reasons why music is important in early childhood, as well as some simple music activities for preschoolers.

03/29/2023

THIS SUNDAY at Grove Street Park!

April 1st is coming up and represents the start of the Week of the Young Child! To kick things off, Tree House Players' own Amy Forbes will do a community read of Elephant Island on April 2nd at Grove St. Park in Essex! It starts at 11am!

See you then!!!✨

03/29/2023

Looking for something for your little to do this summer? Check out treehouse players with the phenomenal and talented Amy Forbes!

03/24/2023

With a challenging forecast predicted for tomorrow morning and in the interest of public safety along with the desire to host a joyful event Essex Park and Recreation with guidance from he Essex Resident State Trooper has decided to cancel tomorrow's (March 25, 2023) Essex go Bragh Irish Parade. See you all at the Burning of the Ships Parade in May!

03/24/2023

Join Healthy Futures CT for an Infant & Toddler CPR Workshop on Monday, March 27, 2023! FREE to residents of Middlesex County!

🚨 Learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to breathing emergencies
🖐 In person, hands-on learning
🎁 Free Giveaways
👶 Real-life Demonstration

➡️ Pre-registration is required; email [email protected] to reserve your spot today! Limited to 10 families.

03/22/2023

Essex Preschool is a private school in the greater Connecticut River Valley region, educating generations of children since 1968. We offer programs for 2.9, 3, 4, and 5 year olds, aftercare enrichment program for elementary students, and a summer camp.