What Are The “R’s of Learning”?
Each month we’re sharing a blog created by our Early Literacy Coordinator, Lisa Davis, focusing on the importance of early literacy, building literacy in your home, and helping your child read. Just when you thought you knew about the “R’s of Learning”-more have been added. Of course it all began with the 3R’s: Reading, ‘Riting, […]
Why Reading With Your Child Matters
Reading creates a strong foundation for a child’s lifelong success—particularly during the first five years of their lives. Children who have the most opportunity to interact with language—from infancy to early elementary school—are the most likely to develop into skilled readers and writers for the rest of their lives. Although you’ve probably heard about the […]
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? A Short Guide
Starting kindergarten is always a special occasion—and in the wake of so many school closures during the pandemic, this year will mark an important milestone in your child’s academic journey. Making the transition to kindergarten can induce apprehension and anxiety in your child, but keep in mind this is normal! To ease those first-day jitters […]
Half a Million Books Mailed to Local Children
As of December 1, more than 500,000 books have reached over 26,000 children ages 0-5 in Onslow County through One Place’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. “We believe that today a reader, tomorrow a leader. The first 2,000 days of a child’s life are critical in brain development,” said Dawn Rochelle, Chief Executive Officer […]
The Best Children’s Books for Gifts
Studies show that the single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books—and being read to at home before beginning school. By the age of two, children who read regularly display greater language comprehension skills, larger vocabularies, and better problem-solving skills than their peers. With the holidays just around […]