July’s Books of the Month

July’s Books of the Month

Today, Florida Commissioner of Education, Manny Diaz, Jr., announced July’s chosen books for the Commissioner’s Book of the Month, a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in preK-12 schools. Each month, Commissioner Diaz highlights five...
Make Summer a Time to Learn and Transition

Make Summer a Time to Learn and Transition

As a parent and your child’s first teacher, you want your child to continue learning all year long, and summer provides many opportunities for families to spend quality time together and experience new things. If your child is heading to Voluntary Prekindergarten...
Explore, Engage & Learn!

Explore, Engage & Learn!

As the weather begins to get warmer, your family is more likely to enjoy time outdoors. Whether you are taking a vacation, enjoying your local park or staying at home, you can plan engaging activities with your child. Children learn through use of their imagination,...
Water Safety Tips

Water Safety Tips

Florida has many pools, rivers, springs, lakes and beaches, allowing families to enjoy a wide variety of activities such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and tubing. That makes it vital for parents to learn about water safety. Consider signing up your child...