What are your New Year’s resolutions?
January. There’s something special about this month. Everyone is excited about the new year and the new possibilities Many of us decide to face the new year head-on with resolutions about “being better.” The ole “organize my closet with color codes,” “eat a balanced diet,” and “give our children every chance for great futures.” Whew! All […]
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 […]
Week of the Young Child 2022
The needs of young children and their families have increased in recent years, and we know now more than ever about the importance of children’s earliest years in shaping their learning and development. This April, we join affiliates across the country in celebrating Week of the Young Child to shine a spotlight on the needs […]