Early Childhood Newsletter
ECLC Irvine Unified School District
Important Upcoming Community Events
April 10: Outdoor Loose Parts! Spark Creativity, Register Here
April 13 & 14: Imaginology, Click for more info.
April 18: Parent Education: Mealtime Difficulties, Register Here
April 27: Pretend City: Worm Exploration, Click for more info.
Outdoor Loose Parts! Spark Creativity, Problem-Solving, Communication, and Self-Confidence With Loose Parts Play
Join this webinar to learn:
- What “Outdoor Loose Parts” are and how they boost outdoor play and learning.
- The benefits of Outdoor Loose Parts for whole child development.
- The best kinds of Loose Parts for outdoor use.
- Where to find great Outdoor Loose Parts.
- How to store, keep safe, and manage Loose Parts outside.
- How to talk about the benefits of Outdoor Loose Parts with parents and licensing.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here(link is external) to register. If unable to attend live webinar, all registered participants receive a link to the recording when it is ready to be viewed.
Imaginology
Free family event that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education. Participate in a wide range of fun and educational hands-on activities designed to inspire and encourage academic and career exploration.
Organization: Orange County Fair & Event Center Staff
Audience: Children (preschool to high school), families, and school groups
Location: Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
Date: Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: Free admission (parking is $12)
Information: Click here(link is external) for more information. Click here(link is external) to view program.
Pretend City: Worm Exploration
Math/Science (TIMES: 10a-2p):
Join us for a day of nature and science! OCWR will be bringing a worm vendor for children to have real life experiences with worms. Come touch and feel the body of a worm to learn about their anatomy and what purpose they play in the natural world!
Resource Table (TIMES: 10a-2p):
OCWR will also have a table to provide resources to anyone interested in learning more.
**All events are subject to change.
Purchase tickets here!
About the play partner:
OC Waste & Recycling serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs by providing waste management services, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
The department manages one of the nation’s premier solid waste disposal systems, serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and unincorporated areas. Our three active landfills reflect environmental engineering at its best. They are among the largest in the state and annually receive more than 4 million tons of solid waste.
Katie Wheeler Library April Calendar
City of Irvine Summer Recreation Activities Newsletter for IUSD
The City of Irvine’s summer recreation activities newsletter for IUSD, is now available online. This latest edition includes information about enrichment activities and camps for school-aged children. To learn more, click here. To sign your student(s) up for programs, visit yourirvine.org. For questions, call 949-724-6600 or email yourirvine@cityofirvine.org.
Regional Center Orange County
Family Support Network Behavior Management Service
The Developmental Screening Program is designed for children ages 0-5 focusing on 6 key areas of development. Qualified therapists screen children in the following areas: speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, emotional/behavior health, vision, dental, and health.
Help Me Grow
CalOptima
Irvine Child Care Project (ICCP)
The Child Care Coordination Office provides a variety of services designed to enhance and maintain the quality of child care in the community. City staff work with individuals, organizations, and businesses to help provide quality services for children.
For more information, please visit their website
Irvine Family Resource Center
OC Libraries Kindergarten Readiness
City of Irvine Child Resource Center
What is the Lending Library?
The CRC Lending Library features tools to support every area of children's development from birth through school age, including:
- Children's books to extend early learning
- Children's music CDs: classical, jazz, world music, and contemporary children's artists
- Child development, parenting, activity, and curriculum books
- Family child care business reference materials
- DVDs and training materials for parents and early childhood educators
- Educational toys: math manipulatives, music and movement materials, emergent literacy resources, science materials
- Lamination and Ellison die cut machines. Click here to view list of available die cuts.
Children Home Society
At CHS, child’s health, safety, well-being, and happiness start at home with their parents and family. In order for a child to succeed, their family must succeed. CHS offers a variety of excellent services and resources for families, from free workshops to parenting newsletters.
Caring and qualified child care providers play a vital role in the healthy development of children and the overall success of families. At CHS, we aim to assist child care providers by providing resources and education so that they can best serve the needs of the children in their care. Browse the links below to learn more about available resources.
More Resources
Contact Information
Brooke Belville, Parent Educator
Email: SchoolReadiness@IUSD.orgWebsite: https://eclc.iusd.org/
Location: 1 Smoketree, Irvine, CA, USA
Phone: (949)-936-5859