🎄 ❄️ Welcome, December!

As we enter this season of cooler weather, celebrations, and reflection, we want to thank each of you for your dedication to Oklahoma’s children and families. December is a wonderful time to reinforce routines, nurture emotional well-being, and bring joy into your classrooms through meaningful activities and connection.

December Coupon Corner

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✨ “Growing the Whole Child: Health, Emotions & Early Learning” — Now Available

We’re excited to announce a new online course: Growing the Whole Child: Health, Emotions & Early Learning — ideal for educators committed to nurturing every dimension of a child’s development.

Why this course matters:

• Helps you understand how emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development are deeply interconnected in early childhood.
• Explores critical areas like emotional growth stages, social-emotional foundations, the impact of nutrition and chronic illness, and strategies that support early language, literacy, and wellness.
• Equips providers to create nurturing, holistic environments that support children’s well-being and adaptive living skills.

🌟 Quote of the Month

“Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them.”

— Rita Pierson

📰 Featured Article

Insights, ideas, and inspiration for your week.

✨ Featured Activities/Social Media

🌲 Wow, a 3D Glittery Christmas Tree!

🎄 Recreate this sensory activity and tag ChildCareEd for a shout-out on our story!

🌟 Penguin Color Match Activity



The Penguin Color Match Activity is a fun and engaging literacy activity for preschoolers. It helps children to learn and identify different colors while enhancing their fine motor skills. The activity involves matching colored feathers to the corresponding penguins, providing hands-on learning and promoting early literacy development

🌈 Wishing You a Warm & Wonderful December

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