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Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

February 10, 2023

During the month of February, many providers are looking for different activities to do with kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Of course, most providers will have kids make Valentine’s Day cards to give to their friends, but there are many other things you can help them create during this heart-filled holiday. We have come up with just a few activities for you to enjoy with your kids. Lace and Heart Prints in Playdough – Instead of using paint to create prints on

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Holiday Activities for Kids

December 30, 2022

There is a lot going on this time of year, and it’s important to help kids celebrate the different winter holidays. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, making an activity for the holiday is a good way to help kids celebrate, and learn about the different days people observe. Here are just a few ideas to get kids interested and involved this time of year. New Year Resolutions List – This can be something you do with kids that is easy

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A picture of a family enjoying a winter or holiday activity.

Winter Activities for Kids This Season

December 9, 2022

With the weather getting colder, many providers are looking for activities to do indoors this Winter. We are also getting closer to several holidays, but no matter what you celebrate, these activities will have kids enjoying the season and having fun! Coffee Filter Snowflakes – There are a number of ways to have kids make snowflakes, but using a coffee filter seems to be the easiest. Use the round filters and have kids paint or draw designs on them. You can also

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A woman in glasses snuggles a small baby

Imagine Staff Spotlight: Marie Keller

June 2, 2022

This week, we’re proud to feature Marie Keller, Imagine’s Director of Career Pathways. Meet Marie Marie Keller knows how much skill and insight child care providers bring to their profession, because she’s experienced it from so many sides. Marie ran her own child care business for 21 years and worked with a child care union to listen to providers across Washington State. Now, she leads Imagine U, the Imagine Institute’s signature relationship-based mentoring program that has helped nearly 400 people open their

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Imagine Staff Spotlight: Allison Jesus

May 27, 2022

This week, we are proud to feature Allison Jesus, who is a Program Assistant with Imagine. Meet Allison She grew up in Western Washington, but her roots as a Pacific Islander have shaped the way Allison Jesus views her community. She decided to focus on child care at an early age and has now found a home at the Imagine Institute. “I was looking for a new job working with youth. So, I stumbled across Imagine and fell in love with their whole mission

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Imagine Spotlight: Gloria Vasquez Hernandez

March 9, 2022

This week and for International Women’s Day, we are proud to feature Imagine U lead mentor and state-approved trainer Gloria Vasquez Hernandez. Meet Gloria When Gloria Vasquez Hernandez decided to open a family child care businesses in Wenatchee, Washington, she knew she could provide a safe and caring space. She knew she could fill a need in her community. But she didn’t know how to become licensed. Gloria found herself frustrated with complex requirements and paperwork. She considered quitting, but pressed on

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Valentine’s Day Activities For Kids

February 10, 2023

During the month of February, many providers are looking for different activities to do with kids to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Of course, most providers will have kids make Valentine’s Day cards to give to their friends, but there are many other things you can help them create during this heart-filled holiday. We have come up with just a few activities for you to enjoy with your kids. Lace and Heart Prints in Playdough – Instead of using paint to create prints on

Read More

Holiday Activities for Kids

December 30, 2022

There is a lot going on this time of year, and it’s important to help kids celebrate the different winter holidays. Whether they celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanza, making an activity for the holiday is a good way to help kids celebrate, and learn about the different days people observe. Here are just a few ideas to get kids interested and involved this time of year. New Year Resolutions List – This can be something you do with kids that is easy

Read More
A picture of a family enjoying a winter or holiday activity.

Winter Activities for Kids This Season

December 9, 2022

With the weather getting colder, many providers are looking for activities to do indoors this Winter. We are also getting closer to several holidays, but no matter what you celebrate, these activities will have kids enjoying the season and having fun! Coffee Filter Snowflakes – There are a number of ways to have kids make snowflakes, but using a coffee filter seems to be the easiest. Use the round filters and have kids paint or draw designs on them. You can also

Read More
A woman in glasses snuggles a small baby

Imagine Staff Spotlight: Marie Keller

June 2, 2022

This week, we’re proud to feature Marie Keller, Imagine’s Director of Career Pathways. Meet Marie Marie Keller knows how much skill and insight child care providers bring to their profession, because she’s experienced it from so many sides. Marie ran her own child care business for 21 years and worked with a child care union to listen to providers across Washington State. Now, she leads Imagine U, the Imagine Institute’s signature relationship-based mentoring program that has helped nearly 400 people open their

Read More

Imagine Staff Spotlight: Allison Jesus

May 27, 2022

This week, we are proud to feature Allison Jesus, who is a Program Assistant with Imagine. Meet Allison She grew up in Western Washington, but her roots as a Pacific Islander have shaped the way Allison Jesus views her community. She decided to focus on child care at an early age and has now found a home at the Imagine Institute. “I was looking for a new job working with youth. So, I stumbled across Imagine and fell in love with their whole mission

Read More

Imagine Spotlight: Gloria Vasquez Hernandez

March 9, 2022

This week and for International Women’s Day, we are proud to feature Imagine U lead mentor and state-approved trainer Gloria Vasquez Hernandez. Meet Gloria When Gloria Vasquez Hernandez decided to open a family child care businesses in Wenatchee, Washington, she knew she could provide a safe and caring space. She knew she could fill a need in her community. But she didn’t know how to become licensed. Gloria found herself frustrated with complex requirements and paperwork. She considered quitting, but pressed on

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