Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Sesame Street: Elmo's World ABCs (Arts & Crafts, Birthdays, & Counting)
Sunday, June 1, 2025
CRAFT CORNER: FATHER’S DAY
- cardstock paper
- washable paint
- masking tape
Instructions
1.Use the FREE DAD template, or draw your own letters (D-A-D) on any paper.
2.Cut out the letters and tape them onto your background paper using masking tape.
3.You can use black, white, or any color paper you like — just make sure the paint colors will show up!
4.Optional: Instead of using the letter "A" , you can trace the child's hand, cut it out, and tape it in the middle between the D’s.
5.Have the kids dip their fingers in paint and make fingerprints all over the paper, especially around the edges of the letters or handprint.
6.Encourage them to outline the shapes carefully with fingerprints so the word “DAD” stands out.
7.Once finished, Carefully remove the letters or handprint cut-out from the paper.
8.Enjoy the colorful, fingerprint-outlined “DAD” masterpiece!
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Job Announcement : Resource & Referral Specialist I
Do you have a desire to assist families and child care facilities in Solano County with their child care needs by providing resources, technical assistance, and information on child care related topics? If you think you would enjoy assisting. with the development and presentation of workshops and training series for the community, this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Monday, May 26, 2025
The Very Busy Spider – 🕷️ Read aloud of the classic Eric Carle book for ...
Friday, May 23, 2025
How to Make Healthy Eating Fun for Kids
Getting kids excited about healthy food starts with how you present it.
Try these simple strategies:
- Make meals colorful—use a rainbow of fruits and veggies.
- Use fun shapes—cookie cutters work wonders on sandwiches, fruit, and cheese.
- Create build-your-own meals—like taco night, DIY wraps, or smoothie bars.
- Let them help in the kitchen—kids are more likely to try what they make.
- Give healthy choices—"Would you like apple slices or carrot sticks?"
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5 Easy Meal Prep Tips for Busy Parents
Healthy eating doesn’t mean spending hours in the kitchen. With a little planning, you can save time and still feed your kids well.
Here are five quick meal prep tips:
- Plan meals for the week—write it out or use an app.
- Chop fruits and veggies in advance and store in clear containers.
- Batch cook proteins like grilled chicken or turkey meatballs to mix into different meals.
- Use a slow cooker or Instant Pot for hands-off cooking.
- Prep lunchboxes the night before to cut down morning stress.