KCS | DC Childcare Connections

Trauma in the Community: Coping with the Impact of COVID-19
2021-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
This workshop will discuss the possible impact of COVID-19 on young children and share strategies to help families respond to the ongoing crisis at home and in their respective communities. Facilitators will define community trauma and encourage participants to share their experiences and approaches to reducing the impact of trauma on children.

Week of the Young Child
2021-04-10 - 2021-04-16
During the month of April, DC CCC is celebrating the Week of the Young Child, April 10-16, 2021. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration that honors young learners and those who teach them.

Music Monday
2021-04-12 17:30 - 18:30
Music Monday: Participate in a virtual sing-along featuring African drumbeats designed to teach children literacy, language and math skills.

Tasty Tuesday
2021-04-13 17:30 - 18:30
Explore yoga as a tool to teach young children how to manage emotions and practice healthy fitness habits.

Work Together Wednesday
2021-04-14 17:30 - 18:30
Learn how to work together as a family to prepare easy, healthy snacks.

Artsy Thursday
2021-04-15 17:30 - 18:30
Create a family quilt square using everyday household items designed to aid children in understanding colors and patterns.

Family Friday
2021-04-16 17:30 - 18:30
Celebrate extended families and the vital role they play in a child’s life through interactive activities, book readings and oral storytelling.

What is Quality Child Care?
2021-04-22 17:30 - 18:30
During this session, participants will learn about Capital Quality, the District’s quality rating and improvement system. Participants will be provided with an overview of the key elements of a high-quality child development center and home, strategies to select quality care and information on the Capital Quality facility participation process.

Science Matters
2021-04-29 17:30 - 18:30
During this session, participants will have an opportunity to learn various activities that can be done at home that promote science and inquiry in young children. Hosted in Spanish and English, the facilitators will demonstrate ways to encourage science learning and share information on science education resources available at little to no cost.

Knots and Knuckles: Developing Fine Motor Skills in Young Children
2021-05-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-07-29 17:30 - 18:30

Family Chat: Transitioning to a New Normal
2021-05-13 17:30 - 18:30

Math Counts: Encouraging Numeracy Development at Home
2021-05-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-08-19 17:30 - 18:30

Engaging in Two-Way Communication with Young Children
2021-05-27 17:30 - 18:30

Accessing Resources in the Community
2021-07-08 17:30 - 18:30

Eco-Mapping as a Tool for Resource Navigation
2021-07-15 17:30 - 18:30

Science Matters
2021-07-22 17:30 - 18:30

Kindergarten Readiness
2021-08-05 17:30 - 18:30

What’s Your Child’s Love Language?
2021-08-12 17:30 - 18:30

Advocating for Your Child
2021-08-26 17:30 - 18:30

What is Quality Child Care?
2021-09-09 17:30 - 18:30

DC Maternal and Infant Health Summit
2021-09-15 - 2021-09-16

Understanding Developmental Stages from Birth to 5
2021-09-16 17:30 - 18:30

Book Nook: Using Books at Home to Support Literacy and Language Development
2021-09-23 17:30 - 18:30

DC Public Library Star Festival
2021-09-25 08:00 - 17:00

Family Engagement Virtual Listening Sessions
2021-10-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-10-12 12:30 - 13:30

Wellness Workshop: Eating Smart, Being Active
2021-10-13 17:30 - 18:30

Taking Care of Yourself and Your Children During the Pandemic
2021-10-21 17:30 - 18:30
