by Tricia | Nov 20, 2024 | Early Literacy, Featured
Babies are born ready to learn. Parents and caregivers can connect with their children in meaningful ways from birth. Engaging with your child has long-term beneficial impacts on their readiness for school and academic success. Early Head Start programs support the...
by Tricia | Nov 14, 2024 | Early Literacy, Featured
As early as the beginning stages of pregnancy, talking and reading to babies in the womb helps them learn to recognize their parents’ voices while starting to build a foundation for early literacy. Consistently talking and reading to infants and toddlers enhances...
by Tricia | Nov 13, 2024 | Families & Parenting, Featured
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, Featured
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, Featured
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, Featured
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...
