Professional Learning Alternatives, Inc.
is a nonprofit education and advocacy resource for child care professionals, parents, and those interested in supporting the development of children and youth.
Deb Colling, MNM
Executive Director
8244 177th Lane
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-464-8777
Deb@pla-inc.org
Newsletters
January 2018
"Is Nature Deficit Disorder Real?"
View the interview with DON SHELBY, keynote presenter for the
10th Annual Child Care Professional Institute (2/25/12), discussing the recommendations and benefits for children and youth in spending more time in the outdoors and the research data upon which the recommendations are made.
Videography and editing by Rand Thill
Event and Resource Flyers
Autism Awareness Information
Early Childhood Screening - Get Your Child Onboard!
(For information and locations in your community, contact your school's
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Department or school district office.)
Articles and Flyers
Youths in Military Families Since 9-11
Changing Perceptions of Sexual Violence Over Time
What You Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse
Monitoring Your Teen's Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know
Eating and Emotions in Obese Toddlers
Community Resources
Forest Lake Area Partnership for Families (FLAPF)
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Community Resource Center
Activity Ideas
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Geometric Shape & Sort
Smack-A-Bug
Seasonal Freebies for Teachers
Smack-A-Bug! Sight Word Game
St. Patrick's Day Paddy Potato Project
Bullying
Crossword Puzzle
Family Activities
We All Need Trees
Adopt a Tree
Trees as Habitat
The Fallen Log
Looking at Leaves
Tree Cookies
Signs of Fall
Healthy Habits for Life/Sesame Street
Healthy Habits - 1
Healthy Habits - 2
Healthy Habits - 3
Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Minnesota Symbols Coloring Book
ABCs of Environmental Education
Endangered Species Coloring Book
Science Demonstration - Drinking Water (K-12)
Be Water and Energy Wise! Tips
The Water-Energy Connection Activities
The Field Museum Water Calculator
Send us your ideas and we'll include them here for others to enjoy, too.
North American Bear Center Live Webcam in Minnesota
Eagle Webcam in Decorah, Iowa
(Scroll down to view recent videos.)
Nestcams in various states
Today we say THANK YOU to those who have served our country through their military service. We must also thank their families who also served, sometimes unwillingly. While they most certainly love their service members, these loved ones may not have otherwise chosen this life of service for themselves. Difficult choices were made and we are most grateful. Thank you all for your service.
(November 11, 2017)
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