CocoKids News
March Nutrition Edition
Click on images to download full newsletter National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and...
Presidents’ Day
Every 3rd Monday of February the U.S. celebrates its past and present presidents. We also honor our first president George Washington's birthday and Abraham Lincoln's birthday on this day. Show your children the significant contributions presidents have had on our...
Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 14th is Valentine's Day, a day to focus on love and friendship with friends and family.This Valentine's Day celebrate friendship and kindness with your children with these videos, books, and articles below. Videos: SESAME STREET | F is for...
Black History Month
The month of February is Black History Month, a month to honor the contributions, adversities, and legacy of African Americans in the history of our country. Share that history with your children with these videos, books, and articles below, or attend an event in our...
Chinese New Year 2023
Chinese New Year 2023 is a Year of the Rabbit, more specifically, Water Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023, and lasting until February 9th, 2024.The rabbit is the symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese Culture, 2023 is predicted to be a year of...
Children’s Books Inspired by the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Click on the image of the book for more information on amazon smile.Find more books at: PBS for Parents - Books for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day More resources for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day: PBS for Parents - Honoring the Real Meaning of Martin Luther King, Jr....
Trauma: Race and Equity Perspective in Supporting Children and Families
Join La Krisha Dillard in a virtual based training that is specific to Early Childhood Mental Health and Provider awareness of the intersections between racism, and the disproportionate outcomes of children with historical and transgenerational trauma. This training...
Honoring Araminta “Minta” Dade
CocoKids joins the Contra Costa County childcare community in mourning the passing of one of its most dedicated advocates and leaders, MINTA DADE who passed away last June 11, 2020 in Richmond. Minta will be remembered for co-founding the West Contra Costa County...
Rebuild Your ECE Program for the New Normal
"The COVID-19 crisis is challenging everything we know (or thought we knew) about the business of early care and education programs. The new reality is your program will be forced to reconsider ratios, pricing, and programming to survive. Now is the time for you to...
What the Census Asks vs. What it Doesn’t
A reminder of what the Census asks vs what it will NEVER ask. Stay informed! #CountMeIn
