Spokane Child Development Center,LLC

"Thanks for being an early childhood educator" does not adequately express the deep appreciation we have for our teachers and what they do here at SCDC. This attached blog post from Circle of Security really puts their work into greater perspective. Please thank an early childhood educator today!

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We recently had some visitors to our classrooms! The Challenger classroom is doing a Bug Study, so we invited Jim Gowan (of Gowan's Pest Control) come talk to the kids about BUGS and where they live and what they do. Each child got to take home a resin packed bugl

The toddler classrooms are doing a "Things That Go" study. Some firefighters from the Spokane Valley Fire Department came to our site and brought a big truck. The firefighters showed the toddlers their equipment, with a hug emphasis on "we wear this to keep safe, but inside, it's still just me".

We are thankful these community partners are willing to take some time for children!

When kids say “I’m bored,” it’s tempting to jump in with ideas or screens — but pause.
Boredom builds creativity, resilience, and confidence. Kids learn to entertain themselves, think independently, and explore their interests.

A little boredom is a gift.

This morning, Ms. Emily read a few fun pumpkin stories with the toddlers and then brought in real pumpkins for them to explore. They couldn’t wait to dig in — literally! Tiny hands reached inside to scoop out all the slimy, stringy pumpkin guts.

Sensory play like this isn’t just messy fun — it helps toddlers:
🧡 Build coordination and motor skills
🧡 Explore new textures and sensations
🧡 Learn new words as they describe what they feel
🧡 Stay calm and focused through hands-on play

Who knew pumpkin guts could do so much good? 🍂🎃

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