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For 0-5 in Greater RVA
Combo Fun Day & News
May 20, 2021
Volume 1, Edition #3 of our new format!
Tell me something good!

Congratulations to one of our own Henrico Mixed Delivery and Preschool Development Grant sites highlighted for teacher appreciation!
Fun Day Friday!

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU has been named a top 10 best new museum by USA TODAY - See what artists and exhibitions are being shown HERE!


World Wildlife Fund Free sea turtle toolkit! Learn about ocean conservation while diving deeper into the challenging lives of sea turtles

Mother Natured - 101 enchanting nature books for kids recommended by parents 

30 beautiful nature crafts for kids

The Old Farmer's Almanac - How to plant, grow and care for irises 

Rural Sprout - How to prune basil for big, bushy basils plants 

Tomato Bible - Watering tomato plants - how to, how often and how much 

Preen - 6 easy to grow veggies for the first time gardeners 

Do you know how to identify poison ivy? 
It is the province of knowledge to speak,
and it is the privilege
of wisdom to listen.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
News you can use

WomenRise child care scholarship application is available on the United Way website! The application process will run for two weeks from 5/21-6/4. The application is available HERE! 

WSJ - How to Wean Your Kids and Yourself Off Screens  


Janet Lansbury - 7 happiness tools we can give our children 

Washington Post - The secret to passing Biden’s child care plan? Convincing people it helps all kids

Hechinger Report - 26 studies point to the need for more play for young children; Play has the potential to reduce inequality 
Please keep sharing-we are here for you. What are you doing FUN this weekend? Let us know! And by the way, we LOVE pictures! :)

Enjoy your weekend!

Stay safe and be well.

Your SBGR Team
Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond
admin@smartbeginningsrva.org
804-409-5650