Tandem, Partners In Early Learning

In December, Tandem was excited to partner with Youth UpRising for their annual holiday drive. Thanks to our supporters at Kaiser, 300+ books were donated to spread the magic of reading! Photo rights: Anthony Notes #nonprofit #earlylearning #childrensbooks #literacy #oakland

Thank you to our donors that raised $47,411 to Build a Better Future Through Play! This will help provide equitable, play-based learning to thousands of children in the Bay Area. You can still donate today though and help us reach our goal! secure.givelively.org/donate/tandem-…

Creating paper snowflakes is one example of how math conversations with children can be integrated into many activities, routines, and play. Find instructions and extension ideas in this blog. dreme.stanford.edu/news/explore-m…

Your generous support provides multi-generational learning opportunities that help children grow and flourish through play. Please give today to support quality early learning experiences for thousands of Bay Area children. #GivingTuesday buff.ly/3VqX0wV

buff.ly/3VqX0wV Today is #GivingTuesday. We hope you will support Tandem in keeping play at the center of children’s lives. It’s through the critical support of individuals like you that we can provide play-based learning to over 15,000 children and families each year.

Enjoy some fun, interactive literacy activities for children 3-5 years! Bookmark this list for a rainy day, and you’ll always have an entertaining and educational activity ready when you need it. buff.ly/34zhw6D

Find fun ways to talk about math at the Farmers Market! From our friends at @DREMEmath: buff.ly/3FUkzcR

Life itself is a sort of data-gathering endeavor. How can teachers make this more explicit and thus more useful to children?dreme.stanford.edu/news/data-pres…

Transitional kindergarten expansion needs wraparound programs to ensure access, quality. Commentary by Tandem E.D. @smoorthy and Board Chair @HazeltonRyan edsource.org/?page_id=681212 via @edsource

Fun cooking activities to help young children practice math skills! - From our friends at @DREMEmath: buff.ly/3WJzzAc

New op-ed by @First5CoCo Executive Director Ruth Fernández & @Tandem_BayArea Executive Director Savitha Moorthy highlights the importance of federal funding/action for #ChildCare, after past legislation has left children & families behind. Read more: bit.ly/3UOroka

Biennially, the AIYLA honors the best writing & illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples. Books selected to receive the award present Indigenous North American peoples in the fullness of their humanity. Check out this year's winners! buff.ly/2KOwCbE

Nov. 8th is National STEM/STEAM Day! Celebrate at home with a few simple, fun activities - like these from @PBSKIDS: buff.ly/3icv67m

Choosing Excellent Children's Books By And About American Indians buff.ly/3t0hgJf via @raceembrace #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

In an evocative picture book brimming with the scents, tastes, and traditions that define a young girl’s summer with her grandmother, author Michelle Sterling celebrates the gentle bonds of familial love that span oceans and generations. #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #staffpick

buff.ly/3Vb1hVO 這本書以凸起的形狀和剪紙為特色，鼓勵孩子們與書互動。 用兩種不同的方式來看待每個形狀：一個是形狀本身，另一個是在現實世界中的形狀。 Published by 格林文化. #TandemStorytime #BooksBringUsTogether

buff.ly/3FtvEPx Families discuss ways to encourage positive math attitudes in young children! Our tips: Embrace mistakes, ask questions, praise effort, and stay positive. @DREMEmath #earlymath #earlylearning #ece

buff.ly/3Eqvp9x Raised shapes and cutouts encourage children to interact with this book! See each shape in two different ways: the shape on it’s own and again in some real world context. Published by Chronicle Books. #TandemStorytime #BooksBringUsTogether

Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita's house. She decides that she wants to try speaking Spanish with Abuelita so that they can deepen their bond. #TandemStorytime #BooksBringUsTogether

Happy Diwali! Learn more and check out a couple of recommended storybooks to share for the occasion. #BooksBringUsTogether #Diwali2022 buff.ly/3VR6oed