by Tricia | Apr 15, 2025 | Early Learning, Featured
If you have a child in Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), they will soon take the final VPK progress monitoring, known as PM3, of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) Star Early Literacy. FAST Star Early Literacy is administered three times during the VPK...
by Tricia | Apr 15, 2025 | Families & Parenting, Featured
April is recognized as Autism Awareness Month to educate families, service providers and advocates on how to support the autism community. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disability linked to challenges with communication skills and social...
by Tricia | Mar 19, 2025 | Families & Parenting, Featured
Summer camps can be found in schools, parks and recreation programs and churches, or as part of youth service agencies, specialty camps, family child care homes and child care centers. With various program options such as academics, gaming, sports, music and arts, you...
by Tricia | Mar 10, 2025 | Early Literacy, Featured
What new books can you find on the library bookshelves this spring? Here are a few to look for. Ages 0-3 Suki Cat: Farmer, the fourth book of the series, has Suki Cat trying out farm life. Your Island features “a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle...
by Tricia | Mar 3, 2025 | Featured, Families & Parenting
Outdoor play offers a world of benefits for young children, from helping them build social skills to supporting physical health. For children of all ages, outside activities provide a chance to explore nature, develop coordination and improve their mood. Best of all,...
by Tricia | Mar 3, 2025 | Early Literacy, Featured
The foundation for reading begins at infancy. You can stimulate your child’s brain growth when talking about a favorite book or role-playing the characters. Early language and literacy development helps them express themselves, understand others, and build essential...
