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Inspire the Students in Your Classroom with these Black History Month Activities

Looking to elevate your Black History lessons this month? We’ve got you covered! Rollins for Language and Literacy facilitators have compiled activities – distinguished by age group – to help…
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Uplifting Hispanic Heritage Month with Your Children

“You are not lucky to be here. The world needs your perspective. They are lucky to have you.” – Antonio Tijerino, President & CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation …
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The Power of Play for Young Children

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning and the way they make sense of the world…
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The Power of TALKing Early and Often with Young Children

Did you know that vocabulary development begins long before children know how to speak? From birth to pre-k, children’s brains develop faster than at any other point in their development.…
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Celebrating Black History Month with Your Children

February is the month we annually observe and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans through Black History Month. The tradition began in 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson, PhD and…
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Winter Holiday Books to Read with Your Kids

Winter is the perfect season to introduce children to the rich diversity of experiences our world offers through learning around the seasonal holidays and festivities around the globe. Children love…
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving

November is Native American Heritage Month, a great time to uplift and celebrate the histories, traditions, and contributions of the diverse, multifaceted Native American cultural groups in our country! Last month we shared tips on Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the Classroom to highlight the importance of…
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Early Language Strategies that Build Emergent Literacy Skills

Let’s talk reading. Now, it would be unreasonable to expect children to read when they’re babies, toddlers, or even Pre-K students. However, the foundation for reading is being built very…
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Using Pet-Themed Stories to Connect With Your Child

Lizards, turtles, bullfrogs, ferrets, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, cats, dogs, newts, salamanders, rabbits, and snakes…OH MY! These are some of the pets my family has had over the years.…
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Using Open-Ended Questions to Engage Your Child in Meaningful Conversation

“Why don’t I have a tail?” “Why do zebras have stripes?” “Why do birds poop on cars?” Kids are full of questions – some we wish someone else could answer!…
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Nuestro tema: El ejercicio y la nutrición

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: El ejercicio y la nutrición Los niños prescolares son incansables: corren, dan volteretas y se trepan por todas partes. Sus deseos de estar en constante movimiento son…
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Nuestro tema: Reutilizar, reducir y reciclar

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: Reutilizar, reducir y reciclar El respeto por el medio ambiente y el amor por la naturaleza son valores importantes que los padres pueden enseñar y cultivar en…
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