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Memorial Day Ideas for the Week Ahead ποΈ
Memorial Day is a meaningful time to help children learn about kindness, gratitude, and honoring others in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Next week, child care programs can plan easy red, white, and blue activities, crafts, stories, and classroom discussions that help children understand the day with care and respect. For ready-to-use ideas, explore our Memorial Day activity resource here:
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Shavuot for Young Learners π
ο»ΏShavuot begins at sundown on Thursday, May 21, and continues through Saturday, May 23. This meaningful Jewish holiday gives children a chance to learn about tradition, storytelling, gratitude, and community in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Child care programs can introduce Shavuot through stories, crafts, and classroom conversations that help children explore how different families celebrate special days. For ready-to-use ideas, explore our Shavuot resources here:
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The Hajj: A Lesson in Unity π
The Hajj is expected to begin around Sunday, May 24, with dates depending on the moon sighting. This important Islamic pilgrimage brings Muslims from around the world together in faith, reflection, and community.
Child care programs can introduce The Hajj in a simple, age-appropriate way by talking about kindness, unity, helping others, and respecting different family traditions. Explore our Hajj resources here:
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Eid al-Adha: Kindness & Community π
Eid al-Adha is expected to begin around Wednesday, May 27, with dates depending on the moon sighting. This important Islamic holiday is a time for family, generosity, reflection, and community.
Child care programs can introduce Eid al-Adha in a simple, respectful way through stories, crafts, sharing activities, and conversations about kindness and helping others. For ready-to-use ideas, explore our Eid al-Adha resources here:
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Build Stronger Family Connections π¬
Equity-Centered Communication in ECE
Support stronger relationships with families, children, and team members through culturally responsive communication. This course helps providers build trust, listen effectively, and communicate with respect across different backgrounds.
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Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness
Live virtual class times (EST)
- Sun, May 17: 8:30β11:30 AM
- Wed, May 27: 6:45β9:45 PM
- Tue, Jun 09: 6:45β9:45 PM
- Mon, Jun 15: 6:45β9:45 PM
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Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Live virtual class times (EST)
- Sun, May 17: 8:00β11:00 AM
- Thu, May 21: 6:45β9:45 PM
- Thu, May 28 : 6:45β9:45 PM
- Tue, Jun 2 : 6:45β9:45 PM
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6 Hour Medication Administration Training
In-person Training
(Gaithersburg, MD)
- Sun, May 17: 8:30AMβ3:00 PM
- Sun, Jun 07 : 8:30AMβ3:00 PM
- Sun, Jun 21 : 8:30AMβ3:00 PM
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Pediatric Blended First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant
Self-paced online course + in-person skills verification (Gaithersburg, MD)
ο»ΏSkills verification session options:
- Tue, May 19: 6:00β7:00 PM
- Wed, May 27: 6:00β7:00 PM
- Sat, Jun 06: 8:00β9:00 AM
- Tue, Jun 09 6:00β7:00 PM
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Pediatric In-Person First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant
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Four-hour in-person class + hands-on skills practice with an instructor (Gaithersburg, MD).
Class session options:
β’ Sat, June 6: 9:00 AMβ1:00PM
β’ Sun, June 14: 9:00 AMβ1:00PM
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