SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
FAMILY CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION
PROVIDERS' CORNER
EARLY LEARNING SUPPLIES
575 W Eighth St., VancouverTel: (360) 699-9200Teaching supplies, crafts, toysArts & crafts, manupilatives, activeplay, furniture, curriculum, & moreDesigned by Dr. Michele BorbaBrainy toys for kids of all agesEarly learning products & toysArts & crafts, blocks, manipulatives,dramatic play, books, & moreArts & crafts, books, sand & waterplay, gifts for kids, & more______________________________
PLACES TO GO WITH KIDS
Local Libraries
Activities birth to adults7:30-10:30 a.m.
One-of-a-kind Play cafe with1500 ft. of cozy play areaNaydenov Gymnastics - Vancouver
Pre-school gym, dance, partiesGolden Skate - Vancouver, WA
Skating, parties, lazer tagLocal Parks & Trails:
Youth Sports - Local Vancouver, WA
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS
We understand membership is not for everyone which is why we offer high quality STARS trainings and workshops to anyone working with young children or interested in early learning. The cost is $5 per STARS hour and is open to anyone.
Checking out a Child Care Facility (from DEL)
What to look for when choosing child care________________________________
KINDERGARTEN READINESS
Monthly Curriculum - VPS Early Childhood Packets
Educational, fun things to do with preschoolersHands-on activities for science, math & artIdeas of places to go, books to readCalendar of activities to build skills in math,language, science, fine motor, problem solving,social studies, safety, and cooking:November (PDF, 36 pages)
December (PDF, 39 pages)
January (PDF, 37 pages)
February (PDF, 44 pages)
March (PDF, 51 pages)
April (PDF, 50 pages)
May (PDF, 51 pages)
June, July, August (PDF, 52 pages
Teachers' Survey - Washington State
Curriculum - Brightly Beaming Resources
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EXPERT ADVICE
Current member but forgot the members only password?
Email us at kgarden25@yahoo.com
* See rescource page for useful websits.
