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thread connects families free of charge to early care and education programs, provides early educators with training and professional development opportunities, and ensures that issues critical to the development of children receive attention from Alaskan communities and policy makers.

🚨 ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! Have you registered yet? 🎉📅 Join us on November 14 in Petersburg for the next Early Educator Sympos...
10/22/2026

🚨 ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! Have you registered yet? 🎉

📅 Join us on November 14 in Petersburg for the next Early Educator Symposium!
🌊 Dive into the world of play-based learning and discover how it sparks curiosity, connection, and growth — just like the vibrant life found in Alaska’s tide pools!

Spend the day connecting with fellow early educators while exploring hands-on, research-informed strategies to support children’s curiosity, social-emotional development, and sense of belonging. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can put into action right away!

✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you:

* 🎓 6 hours of Alaska SEED-approved training
* 🎁 Giveaways
* 🚗 Travel reimbursements available for those attending from out of town!

💙 With only 4 seats remaining, now’s the time to register! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, play, connect, and have some fun with fellow early childhood professionals.

👉 Claim your spot before they’re gone!

https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/educators-and-programs/early-educators/2026-27-symposium-series/

We can’t wait to see you in Petersburg on November 14! 🌊🎉

Looking for fun, free ways to keep kids learning and engaged this fall? 👀🍂 The Alaska Department of Health’s Connections...
10/22/2026

Looking for fun, free ways to keep kids learning and engaged this fall? 👀🍂

The Alaska Department of Health’s Connections for Kids campaign has new printable activities for families, classrooms, and all child care programs! Join Hope and friends for some seasonal fun while exploring healthy habits and creativity!🎨📝

Explore October activities and coloring pages here 👉 https://health.alaska.gov/en/education/connections-for-kids/

🗳️ Alaska, make your voting plan!Want to vote by mail in the November 3 General Election? 📬 Apply by October 24!Other op...
10/22/2026

🗳️ Alaska, make your voting plan!

Want to vote by mail in the November 3 General Election? 📬 Apply by October 24!

Other options:

* Early or in-person absentee voting started October 19.
* Apply for an online-delivery or fax ballot by 5 pm November 2.

📌 Find deadlines, application links, and voting details here:

https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/policy-and-research/toolkit-intro/get-out-the-vote/

Make a plan, stay informed, and make your voice heard! 💙

thread board president, Kevin Berry, makes his way to the polling place this week:“I vote with my kids’ future in mind. ...
10/21/2026

thread board president, Kevin Berry, makes his way to the polling place this week:

“I vote with my kids’ future in mind. My choices directly affect their opportunities - from K–12 education, to the child care facilities that prepare them for success before they even enter kindergarten. As both an economist and a dad, I understand how investments by our elected leaders can help build a strong foundation for their future.”

As you prepare to vote this election, take time to learn about the issues impacting children, families and the child care sector. 💗 Visit our election resource hub:

🔗 https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/policy-and-research/toolkit-intro/get-out-the-vote/

Missed registration? Don’t worry - you can still join the waitlist! 🎉The Northwest Early Learning and Pyramid Summit is ...
10/21/2026

Missed registration? Don’t worry - you can still join the waitlist! 🎉

The Northwest Early Learning and Pyramid Summit is coming to Anchorage November 4 -5, 2026!

This exciting gathering brings together early childhood educators, administrators, coaches, behavior specialists, and state teams to connect, share ideas, and strengthen the practices that help young children thrive. 💙

thread is proud to sponsor this event, and we’ll be there with an exhibitor booth November 4–5. Come say hello!

👉 Learn more:

https://www.threadalaska.org/events/northwest-early-learning-pyramid-summit/

We hope to see you there!

10/19/2026

⭐ FUN FACTS! ⭐

Did you know we have bats in Alaska? Despite our cold climate, several bat species can be found in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska!🦇

▪️ Little Brown Bats (also known as the Little Brown Myotis) are among the most commonly encountered bats from Southeast Alaska all the way north to Fairbanks, Kotzebue, and the Kenai Peninsula.
▪️ Bats are nocturnal, which means they are primarily active at night.
▪️ To make it through Alaska’s long winters, some bats hibernate while others migrate to warmer areas, depending on their species.

thread invites you to sing, move, and learn together with this fun music and movement song🎶! Explore the fascinating world of bats in Alaska with your little critters while encouraging curiosity, movement, and early science learning. 🤗

When it feels tough, its okay to ask for help. ❤️ Babies and young children have big feelings. Every family has tough da...
10/17/2026

When it feels tough, its okay to ask for help. ❤️

Babies and young children have big feelings. Every family has tough days. If you’re worried about sleep, feeding, tantrums, or your child’s emotions, it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. Talking to someone early can make things easier, for you and your child. 🫂

The Alaska Association for Infant and Early Child Hood Mental Health promotes the importance of social emotional well-being of infants, young children, and their families in Alaska by strengthening and supporting those who touch their lives. 🧸

Learn more here:

🔗 https://www.akaimh.org/

Have you applied yet? 🌿The 2026 Alaska SEED Mini ROOTS Award application is open! If you're an eligible early childhood ...
10/17/2026

Have you applied yet? 🌿

The 2026 Alaska SEED Mini ROOTS Award application is open! If you're an eligible early childhood educator, now is the time to apply. Funding is limited, and awards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🗓️ Deadline: November 16, 2026, or until all funding has been awarded.

You may be eligible if you:

🌿 Are an active Alaska SEED Registry member.
🌿 Work as a paid employee in a licensed or approved child care program, Head Start/Early Head Start (including Tribal programs), Parents as Teachers, or as a pre-elementary paraprofessional in a school district.

✅ Before you apply, make sure you have an active Alaska SEED Registry membership and a completed and signed IRS Form W-9 using your personal information.

This initiative is supported through one-time federal Preschool Development Grant B-5 funding and the Alaska SEED Child Care Resource & Referral grant. 🙌

Don't wait! Learn more, confirm your eligibility, and apply today:

🔗 https://www.threadalaska.org/seed/financial-support/2026roots

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