by Tricia | Dec 9, 2024 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting
During this holiday season, parents, grandparents and caregivers are looking for the perfect toys for gifts. Buying safe and age-appropriate toys is important for children’s physical and intellectual growth and helps avoid injuries. The right toys can help children...
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 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...
by Tricia | Jul 15, 2024 | Early Learning
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...
by Tricia | Jun 3, 2024 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting
Children are naturally inquisitive—they love to explore and discover new things around them. Florida state parks provide unique and often free opportunities for children to see and learn about animals, natural resources and plants. Your child’s level of understanding...
