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Welcome to the Think Small Blog, your go-to destination for valuable insights, innovative ideas, and inspiring stories in the field of early learning. Dive into a treasure trove of articles crafted by our team of experts, dedicated to empowering child care providers, educators, and families.
Discover practical tips, evidence-based strategies, and the latest research findings to support children aged 0-5 on their journey to kindergarten readiness. From fostering social-emotional development to promoting cognitive skills, our blog covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you stay informed and equipped to make a positive impact on young lives.
Exploring the Importance of the Week of the Young Child®
Every year, the early childhood community celebrates the Week of the Young Child®. This special week, organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1971, ...
Getting to 7%: A Parent’s Guide to MN’s Movement for Child Care Affordability
If you’ve learned about efforts to make quality child care available and affordable for Minnesota parents and are wondering what it would take to make the results you see on ...
What is this 7% thing all about?
If you’ve used the Child Care Cost Calculator and you’re left wondering: How the heck would all of this work? This blog post is for you! Think Small created the ...
Free Early Childhood Text Messaging Program Offered to Minnesota Parents
Child Care Providers Can Meet Parent Aware Requirement by Encouraging Families to Sign Up When Woodbury parent Amy Raleigh heads to the store with her 4-year old daughter Fiona, she ...
Celebrating the Debra S. Fish Early Childhood Library!
Did you know Minnesota’s best resources for early childhood professionals are available FREE to you? April 9 – 15 is National Library Week! What a great opportunity to explore a ...