Understanding Your Child’s FAST Results

Understanding Your Child’s FAST Results

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...
September’s Books of the Month

September’s Books of the Month

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...
Early Literacy: Start Early and Don’t Miss a Day!

Early Literacy: Start Early and Don’t Miss a Day!

One of the first signs of your baby’s emergent literacy development is when they seem to understand what you are saying. And really, from the moment your baby begins to coo or babble, they are communicating. Remarkably, a baby’s brain possesses boundless potential;...
National Grandparents Day is September 8

National Grandparents Day is September 8

Grandparents play various roles in their grandchildren’s lives, and the bond with a grandparent can have a profound impact on a child. National Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 8. To celebrate, help your child show their appreciation and love with heartfelt...