Charles ECAC

Welcome to the Charles County Early Childhood Advisory Council Page! Our vision is to eliminate the kindergarten readiness gap in Charles County.

[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

👶🏼It’s Kick Off Saturday for Week of the Young Child

👶🏼Starting Monday - join us for a daily tip celebrating 🥳🎉young children.
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

🏫 Back to School Tip

📌 Keep your child’s school supplies in a designated spot
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

🏫 Back to School Tip

🛒 Plan a special day to buy supplies with your child

🔗 Check out your school’s website for what supplies are needed
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

Back to School Tip:

Read with your child

Can your child sit during the story?

Your child will be listening to stories during school.
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

🚽 Is your child potty trained?

🧻 Can your child wipe themselves independently?

👕 Can your child dress themselves independently?

If not take time to practice these self care skills with your child.
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Back to School Tip:

🤧 Practice having your child blow their noses independently
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Practice using forks and spoons before school starts.

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Sippy cups are virtually spill proof and go.

But does your child know hot to drink out of a cup?
Can they use a straw?

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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

Fall and winter are fast approaching.

Practice coat skills with your child.
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

Allow your child to dress themselves independently.

Notice if they button and zip themselves independently.
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

School is approaching soon and you might not have your child on their school bed time yet.

When should you start?

At least 2️⃣ weeks before the start of school 🏫
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

Starting Monday, we will be sharing Back to School Tips
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

Are you eating blueberries right now?

If so, keep your child safe by cutting them.
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

🧺Use these tips to stay safe at your next picnic!
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

🚨 Our next ECAC meeting is happening TODAY!

🗓️ Tuesday, July 28th at 1 PM

📍 Waldorf West Library

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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

Join us tomorrow at 1️⃣ for our next ECAC meeting.

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July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a month dedicated to a parent’s journey through bereavement after the loss of a child.

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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month

🔗 Use the link in our bio to find out more
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month

Helpful tips to support those who are grieving.
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

🚨Mark your calendars

🗓️ Our next meeting is Tuesday, July 28th at 1

📍 Waldorf West Library
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[Charles ECAC @CountyAdvisory]

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month
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