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The Power of TALKing Early and Often with Young Children

Rollins Staff | July 23, 2021

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. They yearn to soak up…

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Celebrating Black History Month with Your Children

Rollins Staff | January 29, 2021

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 the Association for the Study…

Education
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Winter Holiday Books to Read with Your Kids

Rollins Staff | December 4, 2020

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 learning about different cultures and…

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving

Rollins Staff | November 13, 2020

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 giving a voice to our…

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Early Language Strategies that Build Emergent Literacy Skills

Rollins Staff | July 7, 2020

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 early in a baby’s development,…

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Using Pet-Themed Stories to Connect With Your Child

Rollins Staff | June 26, 2020

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. Wow! What was I thinking!?…

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Using Open-Ended Questions to Engage Your Child in Meaningful Conversation

Rollins Staff | June 18, 2020

“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! I may not have all…

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Nuestro tema: El ejercicio y la nutrición

Rollins Staff | May 22, 2020

¡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 un buen comienzo para desarrollar…

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Nuestro tema: Reutilizar, reducir y reciclar

Rollins Staff | May 22, 2020

¡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 sus hijos. Así, ellos crecerán…

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Nuestro tema: El transporte

Rollins Staff | May 18, 2020

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: Los ayudantes de mi comunidad Hay muchas formas para movernos o mover cosas de un lugar a otro: por tierra, por aire, por agua. El tema del transporte es uno que atrae…

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Language Nutrition: Keeping Your Child’s Brain Healthy and Strong

Rollins Staff | May 13, 2020

We all know proper nutrition and regular exercise are very important for our children’s bodies to grow (and stay) strong and healthy. But did you know nutrition and exercise also play a big part in…

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Nuestro tema: Los ayudantes de mi comunidad

Rollins Staff | May 11, 2020

¡Bienvenidos! Nuestro tema: Los ayudantes de mi comunidad Bomberos, policías, carteros, dentistas … cada uno de estos ayudantes de nuestra comunidad juega un papel en mantenernos sanos y salvos. Los niños aprenden los diferentes oficios…