Child Care Chronicles

Texas Edition

Hi Texas Child Care Heroes! 🤠💖



February is here, and we’re calling it the “tiny wins” month—the month where we notice the sweet stuff: a child who tried again, a friend who shared, a teacher who took a deep breath instead of a deep sigh. You’re doing BIG work with little people, and it matters every single day.

🚨 New Class Alert!

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Texas Partnership Spotlight: BakerRipley & ChildCareEd

Big news for Texas providers!

BakerRipley has contracted with ChildCareEd as one of its official experts for teacher training. If you are a childcare provider or teacher working with BakerRipley, this partnership makes your professional growth easier and more affordable.

What fun classroom ideas can we do this week? 💘🎨

1) “Kindness Mailbox” (Preschool + School Age)

-Put a small box in the room labeled Kindness Mail.

-Children “mail” simple notes/drawings like: “I like playing with you.”

-Read a few each day at circle time (keep it short + sweet).

2) Heart Month Movement Break (All ages)

-Do 30 seconds each: jump • march • stretch • deep breaths

-Say: “We’re helping our hearts get strong!” ❤️

3) Fine-motor “Warm Hands” station (Toddlers + Preschool)

-Try one quick idea from this winter fine-motor list (super easy prep)

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