Events
Discover events, activities and training for children 0-5, families and service providers.Help Me Grow Story Time!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Help Me Grow Shasta, First 5 ShastaVenue: Redding Library | 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
Join us at the Redding Library every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11 am for Help Me Grow Story Time. Enjoy songs, stories, and a craft.
Help Me Grow Shasta staff will also be available to answer any child development questions. Free featured book while supplies last!
KIXE Story Time!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Organizers: KIXEVenue: KIXE | 603 N. Market Street, Redding, CA 96003
Enjoy stories, a craft and a healthy snack on the third Thursday of the month at KIXE!
Burney Library Story Time
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Burney Library | 37116 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013
Join us at the Burney Library every Wednesday for stories, a craft and healthy snack!
Support provided by First 5 Shasta
Anderson Library Story Time!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Organizers: Friends of the Shasta County LibraryVenue: Anderson Library | 3200 W. Center Street, Anderson, CA 96007
Come join the West Valley High School Key Club students and teacher Bill Driver. It's a springtime Lego event. Have fun building with students. Take home a mini pack of Legos or Duplos provided by First 5 Shasta.
Building Asset-Focused Partnerships to Improve Equity
Category: Parents, ProvidersTuesday, March 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Organizers: First 5 ShastaVenue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001
Module 400: Trauma-Responsive Family Engagement Practices for Educators: Building Asset-Focused Partnerships to Improve Equity
Designed for all professionals working with parents and families of children, this training offers comprehensive resources for building trauma-responsive family engagement in your school or program.
We will learn:
- Evidence-based practices that promote trauma-response family engagement
- Exercises and tools for identifying the strengths and learning edges within your program, school or agency
- Vignettes from people and programs striving to create trusting, asset-focused partnerships with families that improve equity and promote culturally responsive family engagement practices
- Reflective inquiry questions and sample conversations to guide you in taking time to examine your own practices
With concrete examples, easy-to-implement strategies, this critical training helps participants put theory into practice while providing essential support for individuals and groups both new to and experienced with trauma-responsive practices.
Presented by the Center for Optimal Brain Integration®
With over 30 years of collective experience, we care about providing services that help humans reach their highest potential. Every training or consultive support, maximizes an opportunity to develop integrated and optimal health. The Center for Optimal Brain Integration® trains, coaches and consults internationally on trauma-responsive practices and social-emotional strategies that build resilience.
Registration is required. In-person and Zoom registration available.
Register
Discovery Playgroup
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Venue: Shasta Family YMCA | 1155 N. Court St., Discovery Room in Y South, Redding, CA 96001
A fun and engaging program for kids ages 3-5 to experience a classroom-like setting! Guided by Frog Street's innovation, grant-funded curriculum provided by First 5 Shasta, children will explore, play, and learn essential skills to prepare for school success. Join us for hands-on activities, social interaction, and early education fun.
For more information call the Y at 530-246-9622
The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education - CPIN training
Category: ProvidersWednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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In this interactive training, participants will:
1. Discuss the purpose of this publication, The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education, through reading and discussion.
2. Explore the research-based connections between play and learning through group activities and readings.
3. Experience the benefits and debunk common myths about play and learning.
4. Consider planning opportunities for individualization and scaffolding within the reflective planning cycle.
This is a California Preschool Instructional Network, Region 2, virtual training.
RegisterBurney Library Story Time
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Burney Library | 37116 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013
Join us at the Burney Library every Wednesday for stories, a craft and healthy snack!
Support provided by First 5 Shasta
Anderson Library Story Time!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Organizers: Friends of the Shasta County LibraryVenue: Anderson Library | 3200 W. Center Street, Andeson, CA 96007
Celebrate National Music in our School Month with special guests Roman and Alli Goddard, owners of Goddard Music in Redding. Come sing along and hear more of their musical talent. Meet these delightful owners of Goddard Music who are both very passionate about music education for all. Sticker project and complimentary book provided by First 5 Shasta.
Story Time at The Shop Around the Corner
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsFriday, March 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Organizers: The Shop Around the CornerVenue: The Shop Around the Corner | 1430 Butte Street, Redding, CA 96001
Join us at The Shop Around the Corner in downtown Redding the last Friday of the month for children's story time! We look forward to seeing you!