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Looking for fun and engaging activities for your toddler or preschooler? Early Learning Ventures’ Bilingual Client Success Specialist created these simple, hands-on activities to help children ages 2-3 build important developmental skills while learning through play. 1. Cut the Paper Grass to See the GardenMaterialsWhite copy paperGreen construction paperColored pencils or crayonsGlue stickChild safe scissors […]

As a mom to a 2-year-old boy, I know how hard it can be to stay calm when a child is experiencing big emotions. In those challenging moments, it can feel overwhelming and it raises a bigger question many caregivers face: how do we respond to challenging behavior in a way that truly helps? Challenging behavior

You may have young children, older children, or no children at all.You may be 20, 50, or 80 years old. Either way, child care affects you. When people in Colorado are asked about the biggest challenges facing our state, child care rarely ranks in their top three concerns (Child Care Works). Yet the reality is startling: In Colorado,

Operating a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) is deeply rewarding, but it also can be overwhelming to juggle all of the aspects that come with running a small business. From meeting licensing requirements to engaging families to staying on top of taxes, FCCH providers wear more hats than most people realize. At Early Learning Ventures

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 1 in 6 children in the United States have one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays. Yet, fewer than 50% of these children are identified before starting school—often missing a critical window for support. Early diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve developmental outcomes for children with suspected delays.  Support and services can be provided

Let’s Get Moving!Physical activity isn’t just fun, but also essential for healthy growth and development. For busy early childhood educators, however, weaving movement into lesson plans can feel like one more thing on an already full plate — especially during colder days when outdoor play isn’t an option. That’s where ELV’s Shared Resource Platform comes

Looking for adorable keepsakes or simple activities to keep your toddler entertained this holiday season? These festive, DIY crafts are easy, fun, and perfect for creating memories. Quick note: My own toddler has been teething and extra fussy lately, so we didn’t get much crafting done this past week. Still, I wanted to share these ideas—just

Running a child care business means wearing many hats and sometimes one of those hats is HR. Handling tough conversations with staff or families can feel overwhelming, but with the right child care HR tools, you can approach them confidently and professionally. Our Shared Resource Platform offers practical tools and guidance to help you handle

Parenting a little one can feel like navigating a storm without a compass- sound familiar? The sleepless nights, the endless rocking, and the bags under your eyes tell the story. I’ve been there.For over a year, I struggled to get my baby boy to sleep through the night. The lack of rest was taking a

Looking for fun, festive activities to keep your little ones entertained this Thanksgiving? Here are four easy and adorable crafts that my toddler loved. 1. Thanksgiving Character Coloring PagesMy son is obsessed with Mickey Mouse, Pooh Bear, and Bluey, so I hunted down Thanksgiving/Fall-themed coloring pages for each of these characters. We colored together (because that’s