What's Up for 0-5 in Greater RVA

What's Up?

For 0-5 in Greater RVA

July 12, 2021

News You Can Use

Can colleges help early childhood teachers go back to school?

Back and forth conversations, starting in infancy, help kids develop better brain power

Teaching kids about money - 9 ways to start

It’s time to build a child care system that works for everyone

VA is offering dental benefits to all adults on Medicaid for the first time

What it’s like to be on the other side of the IEP table

It's Shark Week!

Visit VPM and Meet the "Recycling Sharks" Rebecca and Reef and their dolphin friend Reggie, three besties navigating the challenges faced by marine life. This new comic series (for kids and adults) explores ways humans affect ocean ecosystems and what we can do to better protect our sea creature friends.

Students and adults are encouraged to submit their drawings of sharks and other sea creatures to be featured on Science Matters FB as a "Shark Saver Spotlight."

Learn more here:

"Recycling Sharks" is the work of recent UVA grad Sade Storthz, with mentorship by a recent VCU MA grad Heather Nicole King!

You don't learn to walk by following rules.

You learn by doing,

and by falling over.

Sir Richard Branson

For Providers and Care Givers

Tom Copeland:

What you need to know about the child care stabilization grants
Now is the time for a 6 month review of your business records

Viewing the world through sensory lenses

Know the difference between a child’s immaturity and developmental delays - Some times kids need a little extra time to grow up

An age by age guide to helping kids manage emotions

The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. Don't miss the next Special Night at the Downtown location on Friday, July 16. Click HERE to reserve your spot!

How unconditional positive regard can help students feel cared for

Sensory Garden - Why gardening helps emotional grounding and sensory integration