Clearwater Regional Early Learning Collaborative

"Being a great father isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being involved, responsible, and committed! Engaged fathers support their child’s development through play, healthy risk-taking, and help children explore the world in new ways.
Everyday moments with dad help build confidence, connection, and lifelong learning in children. Find more fatherhood activities and resources Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children."

"Being a great dad starts with being a good man. The way you show up in your own life shapes the kind of father you become. Children learn from what you do long before they listen to what you say!
Traits like confidence, courage, dependability, leadership, self-reliance, and integrity all play a role in becoming a strong role model for your children! Find more fatherhood activities and resources Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children ."

We loved getting to be a part of the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children symposium with our wonderful partners from United Way of North Idaho

Our Early Learning Coordinator, Sara, and Executive Director, Erica, have been booked and busy down in Boise attending the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children 's 4th Annual ELC Symposium!

The symposium has provided valuable opportunities to learn, collaborate, and connect with fellow Early Learning Collaboratives from across Idaho — including our "next-door neighbors" at the Clearwater Regional Early Learning Collaborative.

We're grateful for opportunities like these that strengthen partnerships and help us continue advancing early learning efforts for children and families throughout North Idaho!

North Idaho Early Learning Collaborative

Join us for a hands-on, one-day institute focused on building strong early math foundations for young children ages 2-5. This opportunity is designed to help educators move beyond activities to understand how children learn math, and how to intentionally support that learning through everyday instruction.

Grounded in Idaho’s Early Math Framework, this institute will focus on practical, classroom-ready strategies that support children’s thinking, language, and problem-solving skills.

Coeur d'Alene | North Idaho College Harding Family Center | Friday, September 25th https://www.idahoaeyc.org/2026-idaho-early-learning-conference

Participants who work with children ages 2 - 5 will receive learning materials for their classrooms upon completion of the institute.

Enjoy some family fun on Family Friday!🫶

Engaging and celebrating is at the heart of supporting our youngest learners. Family Friday applauds family members’ role as young children’s first and most important teachers! Celebrate with a family scavenger hunt or by downloading resources to empower your family at idahoaeyc.org.

Happy Artsy Thursday! 🧑‍🎨🎨🎭

Children develop creativity, social skills, and fine muscles with open-ended art projects that let them make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands! Celebrate Artsy Thursday with downloadable projects and activities to do with your children. Access them at idahoaeyc.org!

🧩 Let's Team Up for Work Together Wednesday! 🔍

When kids work together, they’re learning how to make friends, solve problems, and be great teammates! This year, Idaho AEYC is excited to celebrate with the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage – no one models teamwork better than the Girl Scouts! Learn more and find more resources to celebrate at idahoaeyc.org

🍕🥦 Let's savor the flavors of learning and growth together on Tasty Tuesday! 🥝🍰

Tasty Tuesday is the perfect opportunity to cook together with your little one to connect math with literacy and science, all while introducing ways to incorporate healthy habits into children’s lifestyles! Find free resources and snack ideas to elevate your Tasty Tuesday to Michelin Star status at idahoaeyc.org!

🎶Happy Music Monday! 🎶

Music Monday is more than singing and dancing; it’s a way to encourage children to be active while developing their early literacy skills and having fun with friends and family! Join us as we celebrate Week of the Young Child by listening to songs specifically curated to blister a child’s social-emotional learning journey; download the playlist at idaeyc.org!

During the National Week of the Young Child, communities across the country celebrate their youngest learners! In Idaho, over 40 cities have proclaimed Week of the Young Child to raise awareness about the need of young learners and celebrate everyone who makes a difference in their lives!

We’ll be sharing activities, resources, events, and ways to promote learning at home throughout the week! Join us as we play, learn, and grow to celebrate this week!