by Tricia | Nov 13, 2024 | Families & Parenting
Family Engagement Month is a time to celebrate the vital role parents and families play in their child’s education. Active family engagement is an important part of a child’s education. Family participation helps build strong relationships, open communication and a...
by Tricia | Oct 22, 2024 | Families & Parenting
Nutritious, balanced meals are essential for a child’s growth and development now and later in life. The foundation for eating fruits, vegetables, healthy meals and staying physically active starts with you. Infants: Your 4- to 6-month-old infant will show signs of...
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...
