Choosing Quality Childcare
While no two childcare programs are the same, it may be helpful to identify what values, elements, and standards are important and relevant to you and your family regarding the care and education for your young children.
Learning Begins At Birth
The Learning Begins at Birth Parent Guide resource resulted from a collective effort among dedicated Early Childhood Care and Education professionals as well as caring parents who committed countless hours in developing and reviewing content.
We are very pleased to share this resource with you.
Learning in the Heartland
Virtual Field Trip Program for Early Childhood. This program provides all caregivers, preschool teachers, and parents with books, virtual tours, art, and physical activities along with music. Sponsored by Extension in mulitple states.
Growing Active Readers
Growing Active Readers is a series of book-based lessons to help young children understand the benefits of making healthy decisions. There are 31 children’s books in this series and each lesson includes activities, kid-friendly recipes, and handouts. Designed for pre-K to third-grade children, this resource is great for teachers, afterschool program managers and even parents. Sponsored by South Dakota State University Extension.