Newsletter - Head Start Happenings: November 2026
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Monthly Spotlight: Social-Emotional Development
What is social-emotional development?
Social and emotional development is a child’s ability to experience, express, and manage emotions, develop positive relationships with caregivers and others, and explore their environment with curiosity and confidence.
Why is social-emotional development important?
Social and emotional development in early childhood has several benefits. It helps children develop self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-regulation skills. It also enhances their ability to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and cooperate with others.
Social and emotional development also plays a vital role in school readiness. Children who have strong social and emotional skills are better equipped to pay attention, transition between activities, and interact positively with their peers. By nurturing social and emotional development in early childhood, we can provide children with a solid foundation for lifelong learning, healthy relationships, and overall well-being.
Contributed by Sandy Tomey, Nutrition/ Health Manager
"Things don’t have to change the world to be important.”
-Steve Jobs
Fall Recipe Corner: Impossibly Easy Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 cup Canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick Mix
1/2 cup Sugar
1 cup Evaporated Milk
1 tablespoon Margarine (or butter softened)
1 1/2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Eggs
Optional: Add Whipped Topping if desired!
Directions
Heat oven to 350° F.
Grease 9" pie plate.
Stir all ingredients except whipped topping
until blended.
Pour into pie plate.
4Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the knife
inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool for 30 minutes.
Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until chilled and serve.
Source: Bettycrocker.com
Head Start Fall Festivities!
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