Sunrise Children’s Foundation

10/12/2025

🍎 It’s National Apple Month! A great way to celebrate with preschoolers is through storytime. Reading about apples can spark curiosity, teach healthy habits, and make learning fun.

Here are some favorites for little readers:
📖 Ten Red Apples by Pat Hutchins
📖 Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington
📖 The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons
📖 Johnny Appleseed by Reeve Lindbergh

Pair these books with a healthy apple snack for a tasty and educational activity!

10/11/2025

At Sunrise Children’s Foundation, we know that supporting mental health starts early, and it is a multi-faceted approach. Helping little ones express their feelings is key to building emotional resilience and confidence.

Here are a few ways families can help:
✨ Encourage your child to name their feelings with words like “happy,” “sad,” or “frustrated.”
✨ Use play, art, or music as tools for self-expression when words are hard to find.
✨ Model healthy coping by sharing your own feelings and showing positive ways to manage them.
✨ Create a safe space where children feel heard and understood, no matter what emotion they are experiencing.

On World Mental Health Day, we celebrate the importance of nurturing emotional well-being in children and families 💙.

10/10/2025

Looking for some family-friendly Halloween fun this October? 🎃 Check out all the spooktacular events happening at Town Square Las Vegas! 👻

10/09/2025

Children in Head Start programs enter kindergarten better prepared for success. They show stronger social-emotional skills, fewer attention challenges, and lower rates of negative behaviors compared with children in parental care.

Early Head Start is more than a classroom. Families also gain access to health screenings, nutrition support, and resources that help create a stable and nurturing environment for children to thrive.

Learn more about how Early Head Start can support your family: https://sunrisechildren.org/classes/early-head-start/

10/08/2025

Did you know that nearly 28% of children aged 2 to 5 have cavities in their primary teeth? 🤔🦷

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children have their first dental visit by age 1 or within six months of the first tooth appearing.

Early dental checkups help prevent cavities, teach good oral hygiene habits, and ensure overall health. Starting dental visits early sets the foundation for a lifetime of strong teeth and healthy habits.

10/07/2025

This October, there’s plenty of ways to keep the family busy this spooky season! From trunk-or-treats to teen-only events to activities for 50+, there’s something fun for everyone in the family 🎃👻🧡

Check out all the happenings: 8newsnow.com/entertainment-news/city-of-las-vegas-announces-2025-halloween-happenings/

The City of Las Vegas invites families of all ages to participate in fun-filled activities throughout the entire month of October.

10/06/2025

Today is Child Health Day, a time to remind ourselves how important it is to support healthy habits for kids. Physical, mental, and social wellness all play a role in a child’s overall well-being, and we take that responsibility seriously.

When families enroll in our center-based Early Head Start program, we help ensure every child is set up for healthy growth. That means confirming recent Well-Child Checks, immunizations, continuous access to healthcare, and health coverage. Our team supports families every step of the way, including connecting them to resources, coordinating with providers, and helping maintain routine care.

Children in our program also receive age-appropriate screenings for development, nutrition, hearing, and socio-emotional health, so we can create a personalized learning and care plan for each little one.

Thanks to our incredible community partners, we can host health fairs where kids receive free vision, dental, and hearing screenings, and stay on track with CDC-recommended immunizations.

By working together, we help set the foundation for a lifetime of well-being. Together, we can raise healthier, happier kids 💙🌟.

10/05/2025

Here's to the teachers who show up each and every day excited to help shape young minds through patience, mindfulness, and unwavering dedication. The work you do, whether it be in one of our classrooms or home-based, makes such a massive impact on the families we serve. Every day you help shape curious minds, nurture little hearts, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. 💛

Thank you for the love, creativity, and commitment you bring. Our youngest learners are thriving because of you!

10/04/2025

Keeping little ones motivated to brush can be tough, but we have a few tricks up our sleeve to help make it fun. Here are a few ideas to get your toddler excited about keeping their smile shining extra bright:

1️⃣ Sing a 2-minute song: Brush along to “Happy Birthday” twice or another favorite short tune.

2️⃣ Use a timer or fun app: Visuals and music make brushing exciting and help kids brush long enough.

3️⃣ Pick fun toothbrushes or toothpaste: Let kids choose colorful brushes or flavored toothpaste to make brushing something they look forward to.

4️⃣ Turn it into a game: Count strokes, make silly faces in the mirror, or have a “brushing challenge” each morning and night.

Regular brushing keeps little teeth healthy and helps build habits that last a lifetime!

10/03/2025

National Night Out returns this coming Tuesday! Hosted by LVMPD Northeast Area Command, National Night Out invites families to Bob Price Park for free food, games, live entertainment, raffle prizes up for grabs, and plenty of family-friendly fun all while celebrating the power of community and public safety.

See you there!
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10/02/2025

October is Head Start Awareness Month! 🎉

For 60 years and counting, Head Start and Early Head Start has given children the tools they need to thrive in school and in life. From building early math and literacy skills to helping children manage emotions, make friends, and grow in confidence, these programs focus on the whole child.

But the impact goes beyond the classroom. Families in our program also gain access to health screenings, nutrition support, and resources that strengthen stability and well-being at home.

If you have a child from birth to age 5, Head Start can be the start of a brighter future for your family.

Learn more: https://sunrisechildren.org/classes/early-head-start/

10/01/2025

Preschoolers have big feelings, and yoga can help! 🌟

👣 𝗣𝗼𝗺-𝗣𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗼𝗲-𝗚𝗮: Place pom-poms or cotton balls on the floor. Have your child pick them up with their toes and drop them into a cup. Builds balance, coordination, and confidence through play!

🧘‍♀️ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹: Have your child sit with their back near a wall, then lie down and stretch their legs upward against the wall. A simple way to calm busy minds and relax tired bodies.

👉 Learn more about yoga and mindfulness for kids: https://www.pbssocal.org/education/these-yoga-poses-and-mindfulness-games-can-help-kids-manage-their-emotions

Help your kids work through feelings like boredom, self-doubt, anxiety, sadness and anger with these four fun and easy yoga moves and games.