by Tricia | Oct 22, 2024 | Families & Parenting
Children are developing and discovering a lot about themselves at an early age. When they develop positive self-awareness, they will try new things and work toward achieving goals. This exploration builds confidence in their ability to reason and problem solve. When...
by Tricia | Oct 11, 2024 | Early Learning
The arts play a vital role in a child’s development and offer a unique and beneficial way for a child to express his or her thoughts and ideas creatively. Artistic activities can help children develop vocabulary and communication skills. Having children engage with...
by Tricia | Oct 2, 2024 | Early Learning
Emergent literacy skills are essential for children to develop into proficient readers in the future. Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten program (VPK) helps your child gain critical skills in emergent literacy for kindergarten readiness. VPK uses the Florida...
by Tricia | Sep 17, 2024 | Early Literacy
September’s Books of the Month ideas are here! Each month, Commissioner Diaz selects five books for students to read. “Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. launched the Commissioner’s Book of the Month, a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading...
by Tricia | Sep 9, 2024 | Early Learning
Developmental screening and progress monitoring help show how children develop and progress in their growth and educational development. When conducted regularly, both offer valuable insights into a child’s progress over time. Children from birth to age 5 who...
