November 2023

Here's "The Scoop" on celebrating Family Engagement!

Hello Providers,

Welcome to The Scoop, your source for a wealth of resources, ideas, and inspiration tailored to your expertise in preschool education. We recognize that your role is 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 preschool educators, and want you to know that we are here to assist you in creating a world of wonder for our youngest students.

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

Child Care Aware of NH News & Updates

Family Engagement Month

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!

CCAoNH Facebook

2023-2024 Early Childhood Credential Challenge

Begins December 1st

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.

TA Tip: Books Make A Difference

Did you know that research has shown that children who are read to every day are exposed to 290,000 more words by kindergarten than those who are read to less frequently?

Read to them every day. Every book makes a difference.

This TA Tip was graciously shared by Kris Tabor-Hall,

Training & Technical Assistance Specialist.

Child Care Aware of NH is here to assist you! To learn more about how we can support your Preschool Practices, please refer to our Services and Supports Guide .

2023-2024 Services and Supports Guide

Resources for Families

Mind in the Making has created Skill-Building Book tips that help boost science-driven learning, as well as fun and engagement between children and adults.

Turn story time into skill-building time with these books highlighting diverse cultures and traditions.

Celebrating Cultures and Traditions through Books

Children’s first and most important teachers are the family members who keep them safe and nurture their development. When a child enters an early learning program, the partnership between families and educators ensures that the experience is comforting and successful for all. In high-quality programs, leaders and teachers strive for respectful, reciprocal communication with families. They communicate clearly and regularly with families; they also seek information from families in various ways.

Check out this resource for ways you can communicate with your child’s teacher or program leader to create and maintain a great relationship.

Message in a Backpack™ Building Partnerships with Your Child’s Teacher - NAEYC

Resources for Providers

Family Engagement Activities and Resources for Child Care Providers

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

Child Care Aware of America - Family Engagement Month

Early Childhood Focused Collaboratives

The Preschool Collaborative is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00PM-7:30 PM. Join us next for our next monthly training on Wednesday, December 6th as we discover 'T.E.A.C.H. and ECAP'.

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

You can register for this collaborative and others through your NHCIS account.

2023-2024 Early Childhood Collaboratives

News & Resources from Our Collaborative Partners

Quality Support (QS) CDA Cohort

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!

Quality Support (QS) CDA Cohort

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.