Social Emotional Learning Community of Practice - Fall Series

Registration closes soon for our Fall Social Emotional Learning series! Based on Conscious Discipline, the STARS Team brings an opportunity to strengthen the foundations of infant/toddler social emotional learning. The Fall series will be held on Tuesdays beginning September 7 - October 5 from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Contact Teresa Wilson, TWilson@cccforpa.org, with questions.

PA NAPSACC Wellness Grant Applications Now Being Accepted!

This grant provides an opportunity to engage in a continuous quality improvement process focused on obesity prevention practices and policies within an early care and education setting. Applications are due by September 15, 2023. Contact Cindy Wilson at Tuscarora Intermediate Unit at 717-248-4942 x143 or cjwilson@tiu11.org.

Poster Series Now Available for Helping Children who have Experienced Trauma

The poster series, from Heal PA and Bright Start. Bright Kids. Bright Futures., includes four posters focusing on ages 0-3 and 3-6. Featured information includes What are ACEs?, Signs and Symptoms of Traumatic Stress, Coping with Trauma and Building Resiliency, and Tips for Educators.

Learn about the CDC's Recommendations for Physical Activity

The Center for Disease Control reports, "Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance and classroom behaviors."

What can Nature Teach Children?

Outdoor Learning Environments (OLEs) are powerful health-promoting interventions according to Nilda Cosco, PhD and Director of Programs at the Natural Learning Initiative, North Carolina State University. In her TEDx talk, she shares her experience observing children's adventures in nature and highlights the power of the outdoors to support child development.

Questions about Outdoor Learning Environments or other nature play ideas? Contact Susan Chlebowski at schlebowski@cccforpa.org.