Oklahoma Early Learning Weekly Digest

As winter settles across Oklahoma and the mornings get just a little frostier ❄️⛄, we hope you’re staying cozy, caffeinated ☕, and inspired in your classrooms! Each week, we’re here to bring you fresh resources, uplifting news, helpful training updates, and ideas that support the incredible work you do for children and families across our state.

Oklahoma early childhood professionals are known for their resilience, creativity, and heart — and we’re proud to walk alongside you as you continue shaping strong, confident, joyful young learners. Whether you’re running a bustling child care center in Tulsa, a warm home program in Lawton, or a Montessori-inspired space in Oklahoma City, this newsletter is your place for learning, encouragement, and connection. 💛

So grab your favorite warm drink, settle in for a moment of inspiration, and let’s jump into this week’s updates, training opportunities, and fun winter ideas to brighten your program. 🌟

December Coupon Corner

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🌱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. 

ChildCareED

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 ❤️ 

📰 Featured Article

Insights, ideas, and inspiration for your week.

✨ 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.

🌈 Wishing You a Warm & Wonderful December

Thank you for making a lasting impact on Oklahoma’s children every single day.