PAASSS and EduDream Host Virtual Learning Session Focused on Early Childhood Education and Care in Region 24
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (PAASSS), in partnership with EduDream, will host a Virtual Learning Session at 10:00 a.m. The event is open to families, community leaders, elected officials, and potential funders, and will provide important data and insights on early childhood education and care in Grundy and Kendall Counties, also known as Region 24. Registration is open until June 3 at 11:50 p.m.
Our First Summer Activity Calendar
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to share our very first bilingual Summer Activity Calendar! Thanks to Birth to Five IL, we’ve created 3,500 copies filled with daily summer fun for June, July, and August. Each calendar is thoughtfully designed for little learners and completely free for early childhood programs in our region.First come, first served while supplies last.
Activities for At-Home: Counting
Activities with your child can be fun! Here are two counting activities to try.
Guiding Your Child’s Curiosity
Young children are curious and actively explore the world. This curiosity and exploration may look like inappropriate behavior when they do not follow directions from adults or touch items they should not.
Routines Are Important For Children
Consistent routines provide comfort and a sense of safety to young children. Following a schedule each day makes children feel safer and happier, which often leads to better behavior and cooperation.
Big News for Our Region 24 Families: Exciting Projects Ahead for 2025!
At PAASSS, we believe that strong communities build brighter futures for their children. That’s why we are overjoyed to share that we’ve been awarded $78,000 from Birth to Five Illinois and $5,718 from the Community Foundation of Grundy County to help us launch some incredible projects for the families in Grundy and Kendall Counties!
Activities for At Home: Tips and Tricks for a Joy-Filled Indoor Adventure
Keeping kids entertained indoors when it’s too cold to go outside, doesn't have to be a daunting task. Whether you have pre-schoolers buzzing with energy or older children seeking a challenge, a sprinkle of creativity can turn any ordinary day into a memorable one.
Holiday Stress Affects Children Too
As we approach the holidays, many of us look forward to spending time with family and friends and sharing in the joys of the season. However, for some, the holiday season can be quite stressful. Here are some tips that may help parents relieve holiday anxiety and feel less stress
Activities for at Home: Literacy
There are many activities you and your child can do that are fun and increase literacy at the same time.
Activities for Home: Calming Cube
When children are experiencing BIG feelings, it can make it hard for them to think, solve problems, or calm down. When they have strategies they can easily use, they’ll feel supported.
Illinois Legislative Advocacy 101 Training
Join the We, the Village (WTV) Coalition and the Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (PAASSS) for an ILLINOIS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING
Personal Hygiene for Kids
Children rely on their parents to keep them clean and safe, but as kids get older, they learn
how to manage their own hygiene. Teaching kids about good personal hygiene helps set them
up with healthy habits throughout their lives.