TABLE OF CONTENTS

• How do I share moments with families?
• Do I have access to pre-planned activities?
• How can I help to build community?

How do I share moments with families?

Through the Upwards App, you can capture and share the special milestones of each child's day. Sharing moments helps parents stay connected with their children's growth and development, even while they're away. Plus, posting regularly boosts your program's ranking on the app!

We recommend sharing one to three moments per child daily. Parents love the comfort of seeing their child’s day unfold, and it saves you time from those long chats at pick-up.

Here’s how to share Moments with parents:

1. Tap on the camera icon located at the bottom of your screen.

2. You can capture the moment by taking a photo or video. 

Already documented a special moment? You can also upload it from your gallery.

3. Scroll through your enrolled children and tag the child or children. Select "Share

This will be shared instantly with their family!

Do I have access to pre-planned activities?

Looking for fresh ideas to keep the kiddos engaged? Upwards has got you covered! In the Activities section, you’ll find a treasure trove of free, pre-planned curriculum ideas designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Whether you want to boost your current program or try something new, the Activities section is a great resource. 

We incorporate STEM, Social and Emotional Learning, Science, Gross Motor Skills, Math, Literacy, and Art with ten unique topics:

• Skills & Sports

• Technology

• Seasons

• Holidays

• Nature

• People

• Food

• Fantasy

• Colors

• Animals

Here’s how you can find inspiration:

1. Tap on "Activities" in the top left corner of your screen.

2. You can view all the pre-planned activities.

Want to become a collaborator? You can select "+Add Activity" to share with our Upwards community.

How can I help to build community?

Upwards is more than just an app – it's a vibrant community of providers like yourself! We invite you to ask questions, offer advice, or simply connect with others in the industry. Whether you need suggestions, recommendations, or want to share your expertise, the Community section is the place to be.

You can demonstrate your expertise by engaging with our 12 unique topics:

• Baby Products & Gear

• Things to Do

• Behavior & Development

• Childcare Availability

• Infants

• Toddlers

• Preschoolers

• Learning & Education

• Parenting Hacks

• Pregnancy & Childbirth

• Sleeping

• Tough Topics

Here’s how you can join the conversation:

1. Tap on "Community" near the top of your screen.

2. Select a topic that you want to engage with. 

Simply select the post you are interested in and tap "Write a reply..." to add your response. 

3. To create your own post, tap the pencil icon in the bottom-right corner.

✰ Upwards is all about building connections, enhancing your program, and making life easier for both you and your families. Dive in and take advantage of these awesome benefits!

Need Help? If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to contact our Support Team by submitting a ticket or emailing us at support@upwards.com!