http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:36:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A message from Think Small (the new Ready 4 K) This evening, Minnesotans across the state will gather with their neighbors to participate in the political process and discuss issues important to them. You can join them at your Precinct Caucus. Precinct caucuses are the beginning of the process that Minnesota’s major ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2012/02/tonight-attend-your-precinct-caucus-and-submit-a-resolution/ Not too long ago we passed on the announcement that Ready 4 K was merging with Resources for Child Caring (RCC). Today RCC announced they're changing their name to Think Small. (Their thinking was RCC was too flat, didn't reflect their bold and innovative work in early learning.) "Too many didn’t ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2012/02/whats-in-a-name/ from Child Care WORKS Child care bills are already moving through the process! See www.childcareworks.org/policy for links to key committees and to check out our Child Care Bill Tracker, a handy guide to child care bills that we publish weekly during the legislative session. Watch Mary's Video Message The ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2012/02/child-care-policy-update-child-care-bills-moving-this-week/ Anyone who has spent time with toddlers (children from ages one to three) knows how challenging they can be! They are a whirlwind of energy, exploring everything in sight and becoming extremely independent and downright argumentative with the exclamations of "no!" They may have daily tantrums, nightly sleep problems, battles fought ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2012/01/what-do-toddlers-need/ The youngest Minnesotans deserve all of us working together. That’s why we’re excited to share that as of January 1, 2012, Ready 4 K was acquired by Resources for Child Caring, allowing both organizations to build on our strengths and focus on keeping Minnesota strong. In these lean economic ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2012/01/ready-4-k-joins-resources-for-child-caring/ When your child was a baby, he took his bath when you were ready, wore the outfit you selected, willingly went wherever you wanted to go and was generally easygoing. But with the preschool years, your child is changing. Now every request is met with a battle of wills. From getting ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2011/12/getting-kids-to-cooperate/ From Child Care WORKS: The official announcement will be made by the U.S. Department of Education later this morning, but the AP is reporting that Minnesota is one of nine states to win significant federal funding to strengthen our early care and education system. Quick Links: Associated Press Report (at Minnesota Public Radio) Minnesota's Race ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2011/12/minnesota-wins-early-learning-challenge-fund-competition-december-16-2011/ Virginia's ECFE and school readiness is sponsoring a holiday special at Parkview Learning Center, Thursday, December 8, 2011, 6:00-7:30p.m. This event is free. Join us for an evening of holiday activities, including Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, a visit from Santa and a light pizza supper. The gym will be open ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2011/11/virginia-ecfes-holiday-special/ Hi! My name is Judy Schink and I am the new Early Childhood Coalition Coordinator. I am from Champlin (a northern suburb of the cities). Originally, I am from Aurora and very glad to be moving back to the area. My work history includes: pediatric nursing, consultant for early childhood developmental delays, ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2011/11/meet-the-new-early-childhood-coalition-coordinator/ Mesabi Range Community and Technical College is sponsoring an early childhood conference to be held at Mesabi Range College, 1001 W. Chestnut Street, Virginia, MN. Friday, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, 2011. The Friday session will be an all day event of infant/CPR and First Aid training (7 hours). The Saturday session ... http://quadcitiesearlychildhood.com/2011/11/early-childhood-conference/