Child Care Chronicles

North Dakota Edition

Hi North Dakota child care friends! 👋

Welcome to your weekly ChildCareEd check-in—made for real-life provider days: busy mornings, snack-time surprises, and a million tiny moments that matter.

Each week, we’ll share quick reminders, helpful resources, and a little encouragement to help your program run smoother and your heart feel a bit lighter. You’re doing important work—one hug, one routine, one patient moment at a time. 🌟

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Assessment of Language and Literacy Skills

This training course equips child care providers with essential knowledge and practical skills to assess language and literacy development in early childhood. Participants will learn the importance of early assessment, how to conduct objective observations, and how to translate this information into meaningful learning goals, particularly for children aged four and above. .

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💘Valentine’s Day- Share the Love of Learning. 💘

Lunar New Year Learning $10 select 3 hour trainings (Expires 2/21)

Presidents’ Day Lead with Learning

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Fun Corner: Giggles + Good Vibes

Fun Corner 🎉

Circle-Time “Would You Rather?”

Would you rather build a snow fort 🧊 or go on a bug hunt 🐞?

Would you rather sing a quiet song 🎶 or do a stomp-and-clap song 👏?

2-minute brain break: “North Wind / Warm Sun”

Call out North Wind = kids shiver and hug themselves ❄️

Call out Warm Sun = kids stretch tall and smile ☀️

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📰 Featured Article

Insights, ideas, and inspiration for your week.

👧 Need Director Administration Hours in North Dakota? Try This 45-Hour Online Course

Running a child care program is a big job. You lead staff, support families, and make sure your center follows the rules. If you are in North Dakota and you need director administration hours, the good news is: you can learn these skills online in a clear, step-by-step way.

✨ Featured Activities/Social Media✨

😍💖 Here are 3 simple and fun Valentine’s Day STEM activities for child care and daycare providers. These are sure to leave the kids in awe and wonder! Like and share the post by tagging your friends in the comments

Boom, Clap, Snatch! Sharpen Focus and Listening Skills. Try it, it'll be a hit in your classrooms. Like, share, and follow ChildCareEd for more :)

Childcareed Shared with Public · Follow Brent Bourgeois · Chinese New Year 🐲🤩 Welcome the Lunar New Year with this lantern activity! Great fine motor fun + cultural learning. ChildCareEd wishes all who celebrate, good fortune and prosperity! 🌟

Turn your classroom into the Winter Olympics !

Definitely try these and tag @childcareed on your video to get featured in our stories!

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Big Feelings Helper (Quick Script) 💛

Try this 60-second reset between transitions:

Name it: “I’m feeling ___.” (tired / overwhelmed / stressed / distracted)

Breathe: In for 4… hold 2… out for 6. (Do 3 rounds.)

Pick one tiny next step: “My next step is ___.” (refill cups / greet parents / set out centers)

Tiny boundary script (when you’re stretched thin):

“I want to give this my full attention. Can I follow up with you after nap / at pickup?”

You’ve got this. And we’ve got you. 💛

— ChildCareEd Team

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