--- title: "Smiles and Success: A 5-Year-Old’s TEACH Missouri Story" description: Advance your child care career with TEACH Missouri Scholarships. Apply now for financial support and achieve your educational goals. Visit Child Care Aware® of Missouri today. image: https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Sept%2016th%20Partner%20Pub%20Final.png --- [![Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png?width=666&height=414&name=Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png "Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo")](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication) Open main menu Close main menu [Scholarships for Educators](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/scholarships-for-educators) # Smiles and Success: A 5-Year-Old’s TEACH Missouri Story [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Share this blog post via Email](mailto:?subject=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3ESmiles+and+Success%3A+A+5-Year-Old%E2%80%99s+TEACH+Missouri+Story%3C%2Fspan%3E&body=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post%3A+https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/sfe-smiles-and-success-a-5-year-olds-teach-missouri-story) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/sfe-smiles-and-success-a-5-year-olds-teach-missouri-story) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/sfe-smiles-and-success-a-5-year-olds-teach-missouri-story) ![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Sept%2016th%20Partner%20Pub%20Final.png) "My Teacher is the Best!" > I love my school. My teacher is so nice, she always smiles at me and says, “I’m glad you’re here!” That makes me feel really good inside. > > She always asks lots of questions, like “What do you think will happen?” or “Why did you choose that color?” She listens to my answers. Even if I say something silly, she still says, “That’s a great idea!” > > We read stories every day, and she does all the voices! She makes the bear sound like a real bear, and the princess sounds really fancy. "It’s so funny—I laugh a lot!" Her mother finished sharing her gratitude to a program like TEACH Missouri for providing her with the best school and the best teacher ever! You can grow as an educator, too, through TEACH Missouri Scholarships. The TEACH Missouri Scholarships are a powerful opportunity for early childhood educators who want to deepen their knowledge and improve their teaching practice. By covering a large portion of tuition, books, and fees, the scholarship makes it easier to pursue a CDA, Associate, or Bachelor's degree while working in a licensed child care program. Through this powerful opportunity, the TEACH Missouri program provides educators with new tools, fresh perspectives, and research-based strategies that enhance connection and how to support young children. As you build your skills, you’ll see real changes in your classroom—stronger relationships, more meaningful learning, and better outcomes for the children in your care. Not only does the TEACH Missouri Scholarship invest in your future as a professional, but it also helps build high-quality early learning environments across the state. Take the step to grow your impact—apply today and shape the future, one child at a time. 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