Chaffee County Early Childhood Council

09/04/2026

Listening Tour: Your Voice Matters ~ September 10, 10 AM - 1:00 PM
What will you learn?
• Share your voice on Medicaid services
• Get clear answers about what’s changing in Medicaid
• Help shape how Rocky Mountain Health Plan serves your community

Buena Vista Public Library 131 Linderman Ave. Buena Vista

09/03/2026

Children can learn about language through everyday play. Download the complete preschool early literacy curriculum, activity guide and songs.

Word Wonders is a free, downloadable early childhood and preschool reading and early literacy curriculum for young children.

09/02/2026

Looking to connect with other parents and build strong family bonds? Join us for the Nurturing Parenting Class at the Buena Vista Public Library!
This free class is designed for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 5 years old.
When: Tuesdays, Sept 8 – Dec 1 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Buena Vista Public Library (131 Linderman Ave)
Topics Include: Parenting with empathy, child development, building family bonds, and nurturing discipline techniques.
Perks: FREE breakfast, childcare, and literacy packs are included!
📲 How to Sign Up: Scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register today, or email [email protected] for more information

09/01/2026

When life gets busy, we often overlook self-care. But small acts of care can help us to feel calmer, stay resilient and help others too. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish - it's essential. ❤️

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🎶 Move Beyond Lap Sits in Baby Storytime! 🎶 Engage babies of all ages with varied movements: lifting, rocking, tummy time, back movements, rolling, and more! 🤸‍♀️ Try new styles like rocking while standing, tipping babies back, and using props. 🎂 Get caregivers moving too! Choose songs and books that encourage action and movement. 📚 Experiment with new motions and have fun! 😊

From your baby’s first wiggles, they begin learning about the world through movement. Physical activity at this early stage is essential for healthy development in ways that go beyond motor skills development. Movement helps build not just strong muscles, but strong brains, relationships, and self...

08/28/2026

At age two, social conflict can arise when one child takes a toy from another or makes a startling noise. In other words, conflict emerges as kids physically and emotionally "bump into each other" in confusing ways. They may respond to these situations by crying, yelling, throwing, withdrawing or running to an adult. Emotions can run high when kids face social challenges ― both children's emotions and parents' emotions! But there are concrete skills that will help kids learn how to collaborate, cooperate, communicate, negotiate, self-advocate and respect others.

At age two, social conflict can arise when one child takes a toy from another or makes a startling noise. In other words, conflict emerges as kids physically and emotionally "bump into each other" in confusing ways. They may respond to these situations by crying, yelling, throwing, withdrawing or ru...

08/26/2026

This group offers a safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental space to gather with other local parents and will provide empathy, information and resources, and practical help to parents as they navigate the ups and downs of raising children.

08/25/2026

Environments that Support Learning
Creating a welcoming, nurturing environment is key for infants and toddlers. This set of resources includes a brief video with examples, a guide to support reflection how environments benefit infants, toddlers, and their families, and links to additional resources.
Link to video: https://headstart.gov/video/early-essentials-webisode-7-practice-moment-environments-support-learning?fbclid=IwY2xjawTzN-twZG9mA2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVBTN0FVYUw4eGNMVVRTZkdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81MTQ3NzE1NjkyMjgwNjEAAR4hnC38fJdi-ETwl8-xVrQr8PWcFxIB4oafF4g5Mw9DJhxiMqqmqGCMwrPWqQ_aem_t_yyQAXii_LkRd34yjCx5A