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Family Engagement Virtual Listening Sessions

DC Child Care Connections (DC CCC) is conducting virtual listening sessions with DC families to learn more about your views and experiences with early childhood education and care in the District.

Baby Signs

Baby sign language is manual signing that allows infants and toddlers to communicate about emotions, desires and objects before spoken language development. Using the Baby Signs curriculum, families will learn […]

Wellness Series: Eating Smart, Being Active

DC CCC in partnership with the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) at the University of the District of Columbia will be hosting an 8-week nutrition and wellness series […]

Kindergarten Readiness

The transition from preschool to kindergarten presents many changes for young children. This workshop is designed to assist families as they approach this transition. Facilitators will provide tools and encourage […]

Strength-based Parenting

Finding work-life balance for a family with young children can be a difficult and at times daunting task. Participants of this workshop will discuss realistic practices and strategies for "getting […]

Eco-mapping as a Tool for Resource Navigation

In this workshop, participants will learn about eco-mapping as a tool to identify resources in their respective communities. Facilitators will guide participants on using eco-mapping to develop and maintain a personal resource guide for their families. Spanish translation will also be available.

Knots and Knuckles: Developing Fine Motor Skills

During this session, participants will learn about fine motor skill development in early childhood. The facilitator will introduce a host of hands-on activities for families that support muscle development and fine motor skills in children ages birth to 5.

Tinker Trays: Creating Art at Home

In this interactive workshop hosted by the Hirshhorn Museum, families will learn how to make tinker trays, which are trays filled with materials that kids can learn from and create with. Families can make a tinker tray in less than 10 minutes without spending any money — recycled and reused objects make some of the best materials for tinkering! Join this fun workshop to learn more about the endless possibilities of tinkering.