by Tricia | Dec 10, 2024 | Early Learning
VPK is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children must reside in Florida and be 4 on or before September 1 of the school year they enroll. Parents whose children are born between February 2 and September 1 of...
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...
