On December 27, our cluster gathered at my home for our very first meeting. It was a cozy, productive, and meaningful time spent getting to know each other.

Here is a quick look at what we got up to:

• Brunch & Bonding: We kicked things off with some brunch. There’s nothing like food and coffee to get the conversation flowing as they shared stories of their time in the US.
• Holiday Crafting: We spent time painting personalized frames. Each one featured a photo to be given as a heartfelt “thank you” to our wonderful host families.
• Safety First: To keep our skills sharp, we played a competitive (but fun!) Kahoot quiz game. We focused on the essentials of car seat safety and identifying/managing head injuries—important reminders for everyone in childcare.

Thank you to everyone who came and made our first meeting so special!