Taking Care of Yourself and Your Children During the Pandemic
This workshop will help families gain an understanding of stressors and identify strategies to lessen stress levels, including participating in activities that promote physical health and mental well-being.
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.
Lifelong Learning: The Benefits of Workforce Development for Self, Family and Community
In this interactive workshop, families will learn about lifelong learning through workforce development programs and how such programs promote self-efficacy and positive outcomes for families and communities. Participants will also […]
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.