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 | Feb 19, 2025 | Families & Parenting, Early Learning, Featured
Have you ever stacked blocks with your toddler and counted them together? Or sang, “One, two, buckle my shoe?” Simple activities like these do more than just entertain, they help your child develop important math skills. In fact, math skills start forming in infancy,...
by Tricia | Feb 19, 2025 | Families & Parenting, Featured
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, so take some extra time this month to talk with your child about the importance of dental health. Good dental care is vital for a child’s health and well-being. Left unchecked, tooth decay can have adverse effects on a...
by Tricia | Feb 19, 2025 | Early Literacy, Families & Parenting, Featured
World Read Aloud Day is an annual event to promote the importance of early literacy. On February 5, this global initiative celebrates 15 years of encouraging families and educators to read aloud to boost a child’s reading skills, growth and development. Let World Read...
by Tricia | Feb 19, 2025 | Families & Parenting, Featured
As a parent, you are your child’s first and most important role model for kindness and empathy. Just as teaching your child to count and recognize patterns expands their math skills, demonstrating patience and helpfulness during your daily routines will show them that...
by Tricia | Feb 12, 2025 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting, Featured
A great teaching moment is finding things to do that are fun and educational. The following activities apply the Scientific Inquiry standard found on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards web page. Do water and oil mix? (2 – 4 years) –...
