From keeping up with health and safety protocols, to guiding, nurturing, and teaching \u2013 Alaska’s early educators are essential to Alaska\u2019s young children and families every day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join thread <\/strong>on Friday, May 6, to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIdeas for Celebrating <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
There are so many ways to show appreciation for the work that goes into educating our young children. Check out these tips from the National Association for the Education of Young Children<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n- Families<\/strong>
- Send a thank you card to share your words of appreciation.<\/li>
- Have children draw pictures to send to their early educators.<\/li>
- Send messages of appreciation to providers through a text or email or face-to-face. <\/li>
- Give a gift of gratitude that may include classroom supplies, gift cards for personal use, or delivery of lunch. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Businesses<\/strong>
- Provide a special hero discount or coupon.<\/li>
- Hang a poster or sign on your window or door thanking providers.<\/li>
- Share a \u201cthank you\u201d through a letter, email, or social media post.<\/li>
- Donate supplies \/ groceries for a child care program or classroom.<\/li>
- Donate pampering \/ self-care gifts.<\/li>
- Adopt \/ Sponsor a child care program.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n