First 5 Solano

Save the date for Black Breastfeeding Week Community Celebration with Doula Doula on Saturday August 31, 2024, from 12-4pm at the Solano Community Health Hub in Fairfield.

For more information and registration visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-breastfeeding-week-community-celebration-tickets-891825503087

The 7th Annual Donor Breast Milk Drive and National Breastfeeding Month Celebration will be on Thursday, August 8th from 11am-1:30pm at 2101 Courage Drive in the Multipurpose Room.

For more information, please contact Chirstina Hatcher at (707) 784-8329.

📚✨ Ignite your child's imagination and broaden their horizons with the magic of books and stories! Attend a story time or read-aloud session at your local library to dive into a world of adventure and learning. Check out the times and locations for story time at your nearest library branch here: Storytimes - Solano County Library (solanolibrary.com) 📖🌟 https://solanolibrary.com/services/storytimes/

Tell us, what’s your child’s favorite story? 📚🌍

🌿✨ Unleash your child's language skills with a garden adventure! Whether it's nurturing plants at home, exploring a community garden, or discovering new words in nature, the outdoors is the perfect classroom. No garden? No problem! Grow herbs in your kitchen or wander through parks and nature reserves.

Share your favorite outdoor spots in Solano in the comments below! 🌼🏞️

For more fun outdoor activities to boost language development, click here: https://livelovespeech.com/blogs/blog/outdoor-speech-activities

Did you know that by the time a child is 3 they can reproduce songs their parents sing to them? By this age, kids are more fluent in song than speech. Music is a great way to enhance language skills! One fun way to incorporate music is by singing songs with your child during walks or when you’re doing chores together.

To learn more, check out the article “Beyond Twinkle, Twinkle: Using Music with Infants and Toddlers” | ZERO TO THREE: https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/distillation/beyond-twinkle-twinkle-using-music-with-infants-and-toddlers/

With summer in full swing, you're likely eager to spend more time outdoors. Help your family enjoy the sunshine safely by taking a few simple precautions to avoid harmful effects from too much sun exposure.

• Timing Matters: Limit your time in the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when UV rays are strongest.
• Protect the Little Ones: Keep babies under 6 months old out of direct sunlight.
• Seek Shade: Find a cool spot under a tree, use an umbrella, or cover your stroller with a canopy.

What sun safety tips for kids would you add? Join us in the comments!

Check out these sun safety tips and ensure your family has a fun and healthy summer! er! Summer Sun, Heat & Air Quality: Tips to Keep Kids Safe - HealthyChildren.org. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety-and-Protection-Tips.aspx?amp%2525252525252525252525252525252525252525252525252525252525253Bnfstatusdescription=error%252525252525253A%25252525252Bno%25252525252Blocal%25252525252Btoken

Hello Vallejo First 5 Center Families, We are getting excited for the Summer Olympics and want to Celebrate with our families. Bring your little athletes 0-5 years old to the Center for some fun gross motor activities. We will have games and refreshing spa water and end our event with an amazing raffle. Prior registration required. Please call in to learn more and sign up! (707) 784-1240
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Hola, familias del Centro First 5 de Vallejo, estamos entusiasmados con las Olímpiadas de verano y queremos celebrarlos con nuestras familias. Traiga a sus pequeños atletas 0-5 años al Centro para que realicen actividades divertidas de motricidad gruesa. Tendremos juegos y agua refrescante. ¡Finalizaremos nuestro evento con una increíble rifa! Requiere inscripción previa. ¡Llame para obtener más información e inscribirse! (707) 784-1240

🌟 Did you know? The first 3 years of life are crucial for your child’s speech and language development! 🗣️✨ During this time, exposing them to a rich variety of sounds, sights, and language helps their skills flourish. One enjoyable way to nurture this growth is by taking your child to the park and reading to them! 📖🌳 It's a fun activity that boosts their language skills while exploring the world around them.

👶❤️ Learn more about early childhood development and get tips on how to support your little one's language skills at Zero to Three. Check out the article “Language and Literacy Skills from 24-36 Months” at https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/language-and-literacy-skills-from-24-36-months at https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/language-and-literacy-skills-from-24-36-months/

Want access to local information and resources? Check out Help Me Grow Solano or call their toll-free number at 844-501-KIDS (5437). This is a great opportunity ask about the FREE Developmental and Social Emotional Screening for your child.

Solano HEALS will be holding prenatal groups specifically for African American families. Who should attend? Pregnant Black women seeking a supportive environment to safely learn to process their trauma and develop techniques to support their pregnancy journey.

Groups will be on Wednesdays from October 2nd to November 20th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm via Zoom.

To fill out the interest form, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBoPWHDtLEaJ8aiu4qa6Rq6ZkQXbFNmnka2_z4YsZ8oP32-w/viewform . Contact [email protected] for any questions.

The transition to kindergarten can be difficult and some kids may struggle with feeling “good enough” at doing a lot of new things. Remind your child that kindergarten is all about trying new things and working to get better at old things. Talk to your child about past successes and how proud you are of them.

For more ways to encourage and motivate your child, visit the following: https://www.educationcorner.com/motivating-your-child-to-learn/

On Thursday, August 8th from 11AM-1:30PM, the Breastfeeding Coalition of Solano County will be celebrating our 7th annual Donor Breast Milk Drive and Celebration in honor of National Breastfeeding Month! The Breastfeeding Coalition and the Solano County WIC Program are partnering with the San Jose Mother’s Milk Bank to encourage mothers to donate their extra breast milk for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Just ¼ ounce of donated breast milk can help the tiniest of premature infants thrive.

In addition to the Donor Breast Milk Drive, we invite you and your family to join us for light refreshments and visit the various community organizations in attendance that will be sharing resources for families as well as fun activities for everyone to experience that focus on how breastfeeding is the foundation for optimal nutrition, health and well-being, and a healthy community!

You had so much fun at the last Garden Party - we're doing it again! Join us THIS SATURDAY for more FREE FOOD, learning how to plant, and SUPER fun activities & games with prizes.

By the time your little enters kindergarten, they will be expected to know how to take care of their own needs; dressing themselves, going to the bathroom, and washing their hands are all skills expected of them. Teach your child how to properly wash their hands, sneeze or blow their nose into a tissue, etc.

For more good hygiene habits and how to encourage them, visit the following: https://www.lysol.com/clean-and-protect/protect-against-germs/understanding-germs/teach-children-good-hygiene

Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone - 25 years of county First 5s! For a quarter of a century, we have been tirelessly devoted to the well-being of our community. As we reflect on the past and look forward to the future, we invite you to be a part of this extraordinary journey. Together, let's continue to create a world where every child thrives and every family flourishes.

Join Faith FOOD Fridays on Saturday, June 29th for a for a Learning Garden! Learn about a FREE and exciting Junior Gardener program for kids this summer! Refreshments, kid-focused activities, fun games with prizes will be provided.

When: June 29th, from 11am-1pm
Where: Learning Garden at 826 Solano Ave

Call (707) 557-7933 or email [email protected] to sign up.

Happy Juneteenth from First 5! On this day of freedom and reflection, let's teach our children about the importance of equality, unity, and the ongoing journey towards justice. Together, we shape a brighter future for the next generation.

Adapting to a new schedule can be daunting for children, so practicing your new routine is key! Parents should practice their future school routine leading up to the start of kindergarten, to lessen the impact on their child.

For tips on how to develop a new routine, visit the following: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/schools-closed-how-to-make-a-new-home-routine

Learning shapes and colors are an important part of early childhood education. Further, by the time your child enters kindergarten, they should be able to recognize and name basic shapes and colors.

For ideas on how to incorporate learning shapes and colors in your daily interactions with your child, visit the following: https://www.weareteachers.com/learning-shapes/

The 2024 Family Fun Zone is back and will be hosted by First 5 Solano within the Solano County Fair. This year’s family zone theme is Bee’s and Butterflies! There will be two days of fun and exciting activities for children 0-5 and their families, in addition to a variety of resources for parents. Come visit us June 15th-16th, from 12-6pm.

This event will be held at the Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589. Check out https://scfair.org/ to learn more about the Solano County Fair events. Solano Fairgrounds

Did you know that small group activities are great for building healthy relationships in the classroom? Your child learns through observing how their peers solve problems or how they play with one another.

For fun group activities, check out: https://handsonaswegrow.com/activities/kindergarten-activities/5-year-olds/

School readiness involves nurturing the strengths and skills that empower your child to fully engage, learn, and thrive in both school and life. Building a 'school ready' child encompasses supportive families, communities, and early care environments. Quality time spent with your child is key to fostering readiness. From reading together to exploring the world around you, there are countless ways to encourage your child's growth and development.

Stay tuned for more tips for preparing kids for

Check out First 5 California’s article on How to Prepare My Kid for TK/Kindergarten: https://www.first5california.com/en-us/articles/how-to-prepare-my-kid-for-tk-kindergarten-kindergarten-preschooler/

Our teeth help us eat, talk, and smile. Let's help keep your child’s teeth healthy by starting good dental habits early. Join us at the Vallejo First 5 Center for a fun family event focusing on children's dental health. Call in to sign up today! For Solano County children 3 to 5 years old. Spots are limited. Call in to sign up today! 🪥
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Nuestros dientes nos ayudan a comer, hablar y sonreír. Ayudemos a mantener sanos los dientes de su hijo iniciando buenos hábitos dentales desde temprano. Únase a nosotros en el Centro Vallejo First 5 para un divertido evento familiar centrado en la salud dental de los niños. ¡Llame para registrarse hoy! Para niños del Condado de Solano de 3 a 5 años. Las plazas son limitadas. ¡Llame para registrarse hoy!

Please join us in celebrating Father's Day in June! See flyer for more information.

Must pre-register. To register, scan the QR code, or visit: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=rCB_XvHlg0-MO85EuEhkIb3AElGBcZlAm80MwXHLLQJUOUlLMUtaS0E1UFEwT1BWOUwwSDFLT1lYWi4u&origin=QRCode

Come recognize our father's and enjoy these festivities with us!

Parents! It's not too late to sign up! This Saturday 11a-1p at Faith FOOD Fridays PARTY IN THE LEARNING GARDEN!!!

FREE FOOD!! FOOD BACKPACKS! Free plants or seedlings!

PLUS we're super excited to ANNOUNCE something coming for the kids!!

Call or email us to sign up! 707-557-7933 or [email protected]

First 5 celebrates International Children's Day! Today and every day, we are committed to supporting families with children aged 0-5. Let's continue nurturing environments that promote growth, love, and a bright future for our little ones.