End-of-Year Encouragement, Summer Learning & Educator Support 🌼

MNAFEE 2026

At Connecting to Learn, we can hardly believe it’s already MAY. Truly… wasn’t it just January five minutes ago? ☀️📚

May is such a unique season in early childhood and parent education programs. It brings celebrations, sunshine, and end-of-year joy,  but it also often brings BIG transitions.

Across the programs and teams we’re honored to support, there may be retirements, classroom moves, leadership changes, restructuring, shifting roles, and the bittersweet feeling that comes with wrapping up another meaningful year.

And through all of it, we want you to know this:

We see you.

We see the care, flexibility, creativity, and emotional energy it takes to continue showing up for children and families during seasons of change. The work you do matters deeply, and we are grateful to be a place of connection, encouragement, and practical support for educators along the way.

As you begin planning for summer and next year (already?!), we’d love to share a few opportunities and resources designed with YOU in mind:

🌷 Spring Curriculum Special: Ends May 31!

If you haven’t yet picked up our curriculum guides, now is a great time. We’re currently offering $50 off all copies purchased through May 31, 2026.

Use code: SPRING26 at checkout and the discount will apply automatically.

Explore resources here: Connecting to Learn Shop

☕ Summer Book Club for Early Educators & Parent Educators

This summer, we invite you to join us for meaningful conversation, reflection, and connection as we dive into The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Whether you’re reading from your porch, your office, or your car while hiding from everyone for five quiet minutes (no judgment 😉), we’d love to have you join us.

Register here: Summer Book Club Registration

✨ Region 5 Friends: Join Us in August!

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Sourcewell to host an energizing day of connection and professional learning for early childhood leaders, teachers, parent educators, paraprofessionals, and special education team members.

If your cup feels a little empty heading into summer, this day is designed to refill it.

Learn more and register here: Energize Early Childhood Event

And finally, stay connected with us! We have more opportunities, resources, and gatherings coming soon, and we’d love for you to be part of them.

Follow along on: 

Connecting to Learn Website 

Connecting to Learn Facebook

Connecting to Learn Instagram

Take good care of yourselves in this busy season. We are cheering you on and grateful for the incredible work you do for children and families every single day.

With gratitude,

 Beka & Jen