The ChildCareEd Chronicles

Nevada Edition


Hello Nevada educators! This week’s newsletter brings you new professional development opportunities, helpful resources, fun seasonal ideas, and a warm dose of encouragement.


Thank you for your ongoing commitment to supporting young children and families across Nevada—let’s make this December both joyful and meaningful!

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📣 NEW CLASS ALERT!

🌱Roots & Resilience: Understanding What Shapes a Child




We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new online course: Roots & Resilience: Understanding What Shapes a Child — now offered via ChildCareEd. 



✨ What It’s All About


This course invites child care providers, preschool educators, and early-childhood professionals to dive into the many factors that shape a child’s development — from biological and environmental influences, to cultural background, family dynamics, and experiences of stress or trauma. 

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You’ll explore:


  • How genetics and environment together influence growth and development 🌿 


  • The role of community, culture, and diversity in shaping children’s identities and school readiness 🌎 


  • Ways to build resilience in young children — helping them overcome stress or adversity with strength and confidence 💪 


  • Trauma-informed practices, supportive relationships, and creating nurturing, inclusive environments that honor each child’s background and needs ❤️ 


Instructor-Led Courses – Sign Up Today!


Seats are limited—save your spot today!

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Insights, ideas, and inspiration for your week.

👧 🚌🌞 🚌🌄 Engaging Field Trip Ideas in Nevada for Childcare Providers


Nevada is known for its vibrant cities, wide open desert landscapes, rich #cultural history, and diverse learning environments. For childcare providers, the state offers many opportunities to create field trips that encourage curiosity, support #development, and enrich #early-childhood learning. Whether your program is located in #Las-Vegas, #Reno, or a rural community, there are many destinations that can #safely and effectively extend children's learning beyond the #classroom.


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ChildCareEd is Spreading Holiday Cheer!

Celebrate the season with us for a chance to win a $50 gift card! ✨



🗓 Winner Announced: December 23, 2025 — just in time for Christmas!

Don’t miss out on this festive giveaway — enter now and make your holidays even brighter!

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✨ Featured Activities/Social Media

Fun Video!


All right..who won? Play this cup flip tic-tac-toe in your classrooms, with your friends, and tag ChildCareEd on your post!

Play Snow Activity❄️ ☃️



Creating " #play snow" using conditioner and flour is a simple, fun, and #sensory-rich activity for #preschoolers. It mimics the texture of snow and provides children with a unique tactile experience.

CAREER PROGRAMS


🎄 Holiday Season Support for Providers


💡 Managing Seasonal Enrollment & Adjusted Hours

  • Confirm parents’ holiday schedules in advance
  • Document modified operating hours for winter break
  • Prepare for school-age attendance increases
  • Schedule staff coverage early to prevent ratio issues


⭐ Family Engagement Idea

Create a Holiday Learning-at-Home Kit with:

  • A simple STEM activity (snow science, magnets, building challenges)
  • A read-aloud suggestion
  • A family gratitude reflection card


Great for building relationships and encouraging learning beyond the classroom.

❤️ Wishing You a Wonderful Week

Thank you for the incredible work you do each day. Nevada's children and families thrive because of dedicated providers like you. Wishing you a week filled with warmth, connection, and joyful learning.

 
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