"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19

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Scaffolding Your Child's School Readiness Skills
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The Right Amount of Technology
 in Pre-K
In the past few years there has been a lot of talk and research about the importance of Pre-K education and the integration of technology in classrooms. Knowing that quality Pre-K education is paramount to future academic success and knowing that technology is playing a bigger role every day in classrooms, it’s time to bring the conversations together and ask, how much technology should we implement and expect for our young learners?

Talking Counts!

Most words in a child's vocabulary come from everyday encounters with language. Children pick up language from books, media, and conversations with the people in their lives.

"M" is for Monkeybars: Getting Ready for Writing
On the developmental totem pole, the hands come last.  So, put the pencils down and go play on the monkey bars!



Teaching Correct Pencil Grip
Curious about why your child uses broken crayons in preschool?  Why do the children write with small, short pencils and not the "fat" pencils?  Read what an occupational therapist has to say about pencil grip and fine motor skills for preschoolers.

Family Literacy Tips A-Z

Oral Language—Expanding your Preschoolers vocabulary

Talking to your child helps expand vocabulary, develop background knowledge, and inspire a curiosity about the world , all of which help with learning to read! Here are some simple activities you can do at home to get your child ready to read.

9 Ways to Encourage Early Literacy

Early Childhood Development

Eight key developmental areas that play a critical role in a child’s success in preschool, kindergarten, and beyond

Reading Tips for Parents of Preschoolers

A child's success as a reader begins much earlier than the first day of school. Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home.

Kindergarten Readiness

This kindergarten readiness test will guide you through eight developmental areas related to success in preschool and kindergarten, highlighting skills that your child will need in school.

Why Social Skills Are Key to Learning

In the early months of preschool and kindergarten, academics take a back seat to social skills learning.

Thirty One Ways to Pray for Your Children

Fine Motor Skills

Working on fine motor skills can help your child develop the hand strength and dexterity they need for handwriting. Tracing letters over and over again isn’t the only option you have . These playful fine motor activities that will develop their skills while they have fun learning . Other than these fun educational ideas some toys that promote fine motor skills include Lego, Perler beads , and lacing cards.

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PLAY-GROW-READ

From tips and teaching aids for parents to developmental activities for children, PLAY-GROW-READ is your early literacy resource!

 

Ready For Kindergarten?

Five Teachers Tell You What Preschoolers Really Need For Next Year