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Discover practical tips, evidence-based strategies, and the latest research findings to support children aged 0-5 on their journey to kindergarten readiness. From fostering social-emotional development to promoting cognitive skills, our blog covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you stay informed and equipped to make a positive impact on young lives.
Resources for Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Chokma! Chickasha saya. Hello! I am Chickasaw. I am one of just over 5 million Native Americans living in the United States. That’s just over 1% of the entire country’s ...
Resources to Help Celebrate Filipino American History Month
By: Jennie Walker Knoot, Librarian at the Debra S Fish Early Childhood Resource Library Add some of these wonderful titles by and about Filipinos & Filipino Americans to your celebration ...
Resources to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
The Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is turning 54 years old! California Congressman George E. Brown first introduced this tremendous festival in June 1968. The soul of this celebration is to ...
Resources for Disability Pride 2022
"Just like all other types of diversity, disabilities offer us the opportunity to appreciate others for their uniqueness and celebrate the things that make us different."
Celebrating Juneteenth 2022
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. Although the proclamation outlawed slavery in all Confederate states and had been signed nearly three years earlier, the news was kept from Black Texans until occupying Union forces arrived in Galveston at the end of the Civil War. [Note: Black Americans were still enslaved in Union states up until the 13th amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865.]
Beyond the Binary: Helpful Resources for Children and Providers
Building wellness and respect for children in their gender identify from an early age can lead to a more healthy and robust child. In celebration of Pride Month, the Debra S. Fish librarian, Jennie Walker Knoot, has compiled a list of helpful resources to help facilitate dialog that can help conversation go 'Beyond the Binary.'
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. At Think Small, we recognize and celebrate AAPI month.
How to Build Diverse Collections
Children need representation, inclusion, & diversity in the books they are enjoying. It is a simple enough statement; one we can all agree on. But if asked to talk about why, what is our answer? How do we know if we are doing it right? Or wrong?
April is Month of the Military Child
April is Month of the Military Child which honors the experiences of the 1.6 million American children with family members serving in the armed forces. Check out the titles and ...
Brand New Children’s Books for Black History Month
Dive into these 10 brand-new children’s titles to celebrate the history, present, and future of the Black Diaspora and discover notable Black activists, musicians, inventors, athletes, and poets.
Three Ways Early Educators Can Support Rainbow and Same-Sex Families Beyond Pride Month
Pride occurs year-round; here are three ways early educators can support community members beyond the calendar month.
Celebrating the Debra S. Fish Early Childhood Library!
Did you know Minnesota’s best resources for early childhood professionals are available FREE to you? April 9 – 15 is National Library Week! What a great opportunity to explore a ...