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Social stories provide structured, personalized narratives that support individuals in understanding social norms and expectations. A simple yet effective strategy for promoting emotional and behavioral growth.

Here is one our Child Development Assistants working with a child on a bus …routine!

KCI Staff participated in the LEAN on Me Training provided by Alaska Children's Trust and facilitated by KCI's Family Services Coordinator, Megan Severson. We learned and talked about ways to support families to prevent child abuse and neglect in our community.

Get out and stay safe this summer!

Muldoon Classroom side A made a fun obstacle course for outdoor play!

This month, our first small coaching group of the year celebrated the completion of their content with a lunch at Olive Garden. Participants spent the last few months practicing and refining new teaching skills through video sharing, self-reflection, and group feedback. Participants now have an in …depth understanding of the infant and toddler CLASS assessment tool and will be utilizing their newfound teaching practices in their classrooms!

In honor of Dr. Seuss Month, we made paper mâché hot air balloons along with the reading of "Oh, The Places You'll Go!" Can't wait to see all the places our little Ridgeline Family will go!

Fun times at the Anchorage Museum! KCI Baxter families had the opportunity to visit Anchorage Museum and have a great time with their kids!

🎨✨ Sensory Play: A Fun & Essential Experience for Infants & Toddlers! ✨🎨

Did you know that sensory play is more than just messy fun? It’s a powerful way for little ones to explore the world around them while building essential skills! 👶👐

🌟 Why is …sensory play important?
✔️ Strengthens brain development & problem-solving skills 🧠
✔️ Encourages curiosity & creativity 🎨
✔️ Supports language & social-emotional growth 🗣️💞
✔️ Helps develop fine & gross motor skills 🖐️👣

👶💡 Easy Sensory Play Ideas to Try at Home:
🔹 Water Play – Let them splash with cups & spoons in a shallow bin 💦
🔹 Textured Exploration – Offer fabrics, sponges, & soft brushes for tiny hands to feel 🖐️
🔹 Taste-Safe Sensory Bins – Try cooked pasta, rice, or cereal for safe scooping & pouring 🍚
🔹 Nature Walks – Collect leaves, sticks, & rocks for an outdoor touch-and-feel adventure 🍂

Sensory play builds connections in the brain that last a lifetime! Check some of the fun activities with did with our Home Visiting families this past month.

What are your little one’s favorite sensory activities?

Tudor 2 is exploring feelings! This activity helps preschoolers develop emotional awareness by encouraging them to identify and express their feelings. By drawing faces that reflect different emotions, children learn to recognize and label their own feelings, which is a key aspect of emotional …intelligence. This process promotes self-expression and communication, allowing them to better understand their emotions and how to manage them.