NEWSLETTER - NOV 2025

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FUN LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to slow down, connect, and make everyday moments count. Young children learn best through play, and the holidays offer plenty of opportunities to spark curiosity and build skills in simple, joyful ways.

Fun learning activities for 0 - 3 year olds - "There are so many games and activities you can do with your child to have fun together and get them developing important skills, such as speaking and listening and developing hand-eye co-ordination."

Check out the top five ideas here

Fun learning activities for 4-year-olds - "There are loads of games and activities you can try out with your little ones to have fun together and get them developing speaking and listening skills, building vocabulary, counting and other early literacy and numeracy skills."

Check out the top seven ideas here

LOOKING FOR CHILD CARE? HERE'S HOW YOU CAN FIND IT

If you are struggling to find child care visit the findchildcarenc.org website where you can search through all the licensed child care programs in your area to find the child care that works for you and your family.

RECOMMENDED READING FOR THE HOLIDAYS

"Developing strong reading habits in young minds is essential for academic success and personal growth. Stories filled with adventure, friendship, and imagination help children discover life, meet new friends, and explore the world of animals, wild things, and even a curious little fish or a brave little girl on a quest.

The holidays are an ideal time to reinforce these habits, whether through board books for toddlers, illustrated classics, or modern stories adapted for young readers. Reading together allows families to bond, save screen time, and create wonderful traditions. These shared moments help children discover the art of storytelling, see magic in words, and feel the joy of school, friends, and even getting a little lost in a book."

What Are the Top 10 Kids’ Books to read this holiday?

Our year end campaign is called "Invest In Our Children. Strengthen Our Community."

Instead of asking “Why give to CCRC?” We invite you to consider a different question: What does the future look like when our young children don’t receive the early education and support they need?

Too often, early education is dismissed as “just babysitting.”

But science, research, and decades of economic evidence tell a very different story:

• The first 5 years shape the architecture of the brain.
• Early experiences determine how children learn, grow, and thrive.
• These years influence our future workforce, economy, and community well-being.

So today, when you picture a child age 0–5, picture them again 30 years from now:

They will be the leaders building the communities we call home.

Learn more about the work CCRC does — and why your support matters now more than ever.

www.childcareresourcecenter.org