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Dive Into the Exciting World of Books During National Reading Month

February, 2022   |   Topics: Language & Literacy

Reading at a young age develops fundamental literacy skills, improves vocabulary and word recognition, enhances cognitive development, and cultivates a lifelong love of books. March is National Reading Month and we have exciting events planned in all of our classrooms. We’ll be reading and reenacting favorite stories, introducing students to…
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Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Speech and Language Development at Home

September, 2021   |   Topics: Language & Literacy

Speech and language skills support children’s ability to communicate and engage with others, express and understand feelings, and help them understand the world around them. Our teachers encourage speech and language development by creating a literacy-rich environment filled with pictures, books and words, and modeling language usage on a continuous…
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4 Children’s Books that Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

September, 2021   |   Topics: Language & Literacy

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) recognizes and celebrates the positive impact and contributions of Hispanic Americans. In honor of this month, we’ve rounded up four children’s books that you can read together with your preschooler that explore the culture and traditions of the Hispanic community.  …
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4 Children’s Books that Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May, 2021   |   Topics: Citizens of the World, Language & Literacy

Books are a wonderful way to expand your child’s awareness and appreciation for people of all cultures. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we are sharing children’s books that specifically explore the culture and traditions of the AAPI community.   1. Eyes That Kiss in…
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5 Fun Ways to Practice Letter Recognition With Your Preschooler

5 Fun Ways to Practice Letter Recognition With Your Preschooler

February, 2021   |   Topics: Language & Literacy

March is National Reading Month! Although we explore language and literacy all year, we have many special activities planned for our students this month. In our schools, children will reenact their favorite books, discover new characters, sing songs, practice vocabulary and much more. Letter recognition is a core part of…
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