Blogs

What does it mean to be READY for Kindergarten?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025

Kindergarten teachers have weighed in and  have shared the skills they think are most important for children just starting formal schooling. It may surprise you to learn that it isn’t recognizing and naming alphabet letters and sounds, colors and numbers or even writing their name. While these can be helpful,  kindergarten teachers say that these... Read more »

Words, words, words!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Yes, we know, vocabulary development is important! But just how important is it? Research tells us that “vocabulary is very important to reading comprehension; readers need to know the meanings of individual words to understand the text as a whole”  and “oral language is a predictor of a range of expressive skills beyond comprehension, including... Read more »

Sunshine & Stories: Developing Early Literacy Outdoors

Fri, 04 Apr 2025

Spring is the perfect time to take early literacy learning into the great outdoors. For our youngest learners, the natural environment offers sensory experiences, exploration, and discovery—all which foster literacy development. Let’s take a closer look at some exciting outdoor activities that enhance early literacy skills while basking in the beauty of spring. Outside Storytime... Read more »

If you Decide Inclusion is the Best Fit for Your Child, Here Are Tips for Advocating for It

Tue, 15 Apr 2025

Advocating means speaking up for your child. It means helping others understand what your child needs to learn and grow. If you want your child to be included in a typical classroom, you may need to ask for that. You know your child best. When you share your child’s strengths, needs, and personality with teachers... Read more »

Inclusion is a Right!

Sun, 06 Apr 2025

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act supports Inclusion  IDEA is a law that makes sure children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is one of the six parts of IDEA. Least Restrictive Environment states that: Children with disabilities should learn with their non-disabled peers as much as possible. Least Restrictive... Read more »

Inclusion: Learning Together

Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Inclusion is important for all children. It helps everyone feel like they belong. When children learn together, they grow in many ways. Inclusion teaches kindness and respect. In an inclusive preschool, children with and without disabilities learn side by side. Children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) work on the same lessons as their classmates.... Read more »