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Here's "The Scoop" on celebrating Family Engagement!
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Hello Providers,
Welcome to The Scoop, your source for a wealth of resources, ideas, and inspiration tailored to your expertise in caring for mixed-age children. We recognize that your role is both full of excitement and challenges, and we're here to provide you with support every step of the way.
We extend our appreciation for the remarkable work you do as caregivers, and want you to know that we are here to assist you in creating a world of wonder.
If you have specific topics or questions you'd like us to explore, please feel free to get in touch. This newsletter is designed to meet your needs, and your input is highly valuable. Send us an email at outreach2ccrr@snhs.org.
Wishing you a wonderful November!
~ Child Care Aware of NH
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Child Care Aware of NH News & Updates | |
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November is Family Engagement Month and all of us from Child Care Aware of NH will be collaborating with Vroom all month long to bring you resources to share with your families.
Stay tuned for more information.
Follow Child Care Aware of New Hampshire (CCAoNH) on Facebook for contests, giveaways, resources and more!
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2023-2024 Early Childhood Credential Challenge
Begins December 1st
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Child Care Aware of NH, a program of Southern NH Services, and the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration are thrilled to announce this year's Early Childhood Credential Challenge! We are so excited to celebrate the dedication and expertise of all of NH's Early Childhood Professionals.
This year's challenge is scheduled from December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024! We recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
Be sure to keep an eye on the Credentialing Page on NH Connections for commitment forms and more information. Contact our Training & Technical Assistance team about how you can access credentialing support by calling the TA Line at (603) 578-1386, ext. 2526.
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TA Tip: Benefits of Accessible, Open-Ended Materials in Multi-Age Care | |
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Creating an optimum learning environment for children of varying ages can be challenging at times. However, providing open-ended materials that are easily accessible can make the day go smoother for both you and the children in your care.
As Jodie Clarke, the creator of “The Empowered Educator”, suggests, these types of materials allow children to freely explore the environment at their own pace and ability. Open-ended materials that are easily accessible provide children of all ages with opportunities to create and explore the environment on their own terms. This is particularly beneficial in a multi-age setting as children can revisit the same materials at different levels throughout the years.
For instance, younger children can use their senses to explore wooden or foam shapes, while older children can name them, match them to cards, or even trace and cut them out.
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This TA Tip was graciously shared by Connie Davis,
Family Child Care Support Specialist
| Child Care Aware of NH is here to assist you! To learn more about how we can support your Early Childhood practices, please refer to our Services and Supports Guide. | |
To help children of all ages appreciate the toys and materials that are accessible to them, it's important to provide items that encourage open-ended play. Surprisingly, the simplest of materials, like blocks, farm animals, dress-up items, musical instruments, housekeeping items, and cardboard boxes and tubes can provide the richest experiences to children. | |
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Vroom tips offer a fantastic, family-friendly way to nurture young minds. These simple strategies help parents and caregivers create happy moments with their little ones, boost brain growth, and set kids on the path to a bright future in school and beyond.
We celebrate Brain Building because:
- Children’s brains grow the most rapidly the first five years of life!
- 90% of brain growth happens before kindergarten.
- Parents are children’s first and most important teachers.
- Families have what it takes to be brain-builders!
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Parents sometimes have concerns and they don’t know how to talk with their child’s teachers without being emotional. They may feel anger towards the provider, guilt over wondering if they are leaving their child in a good place, embarrassment about confronting the expert teacher, and confusion about what to say and when.
But often, not communicating leads to more negative emotions and concerns.
Here are some tips to address concerns with teachers. Unless it is an urgent safety issue, it is OK not to react immediately and take some time to collect your thoughts.
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Family engagement is a critical aspect of early care and education. During Family Engagement Month this November, we celebrate and promote the importance of family engagement. By building strong partnerships between families and early care and education programs, we can ensure that children receive the best possible start in life.
Child Care Aware of America is celebrating this year with the theme Learning through Play: A Celebration of Brain-Building Activities that Honor Cultures and Traditions.
- Food
- Arts and Crafts
- Languages
- Reading and Storytelling
- Music and Dance
- Celebrations and Festivals
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Early Childhood Focused Collaboratives | |
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These dynamic gatherings are shaped by the participants themselves, ensuring that they align with your unique needs and interests. By joining us, you can expect to:
- Stay informed about the latest developments in Child Care Aware of NH programs.
- Gain access to crucial local and state information.
- Get valuable professional development opportunities tailored to you.
| Keep an eye out for the December 2023 CCAoNH COLLABORATIVE TOPICS newsletter in your inbox with all of next months topics. We're excited to dive into trends such as Community Action Partnership resources, Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!, Trauma Informed Teaching, Lose Control/Letting Go, Child Directed Learning & Teaching, and more! | You can register for collaboratives and other upcoming trainings through your NHCIS account. | |
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News & Resources from Our Collaborative Partners | |
Quality Support (QS) CDA Cohort | |
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Are you an individual working in a licensed child care program? Are you looking to become lead teacher qualified? If so, a Child Development Associate (CDA)® credential might be the right option for you.
Southern New Hampshire Services, Child Care Aware of New Hampshire (CCAoNH), in partnership with T.E.A.C.H. New Hampshire (T.E.A.C.H. NH) and the Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program (ECAP), has developed this Quality Support (QS) CDA® Cohort to assist individuals in obtaining their CDA® at no cost.
Some of the benefits include:
- CDA® Training at no cost
- CDA® assessment fees paid
- Completion bonus
To learn more, click the flyer!
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Child Care Aware of New Hampshire is a Child Care Resource and Referral Program of Southern New Hampshire Services. The preparation of this document was financed under a Contract with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Economic and Housing Stability, Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration with funds provided in part by the State of New Hampshire and the US Department of Health and Human Services. | | | | |
