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Atlanta Speech School’s Pop-Up Early Learning

Rollins Staff March 26, 2020

Daily Learning Experiences for Families of Toddlers & Preschoolers During this crisis, schools are closed and families like yours are having to find new ways to keep learning at home. We know it’s not easy,…

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Talk, Read, & Play Throughout the Day

Rollins Staff March 26, 2020

¿Habla español? ¡Haga clic aquí para este recurso gratis en español! Families around the globe are suddenly faced with continuing the educational growth of their young children while also working from home. The lesson plans…

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Week of Play Activities

Rollins Staff March 24, 2020

Many families with young children are without childcare, and are quickly becoming familiar with the challenges of facilitating learning at home in an engaging way. During this time, we’re encouraging parents to first, take a…

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Talk, Read, Play

Rollins Staff March 20, 2020

At-Home Learning Is All About Talk, Read, and Play ¿Habla español? ¡Haga clic aquí para esta experiencia gratis en español! The Cox Campus recognizes there are many new circumstances all families are dealing with right…

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Literacy-Rich Activities to Do With Your Kids This Summer

Rollins Staff May 23, 2019

Summertime, and the living is easy. Well… maybe not always so easy. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, planning activities for the summer months can feel daunting – and a bit exciting. There’s so…

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What Does Literacy Mean for Your Child?

Rollins Staff February 1, 2017

When you think of literacy, the first things that come to mind are probably reading and writing. And while reading and writing are huge parts of literacy, children develop literacy skills before they can even…

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The Rollins Center’s Latest Video Gains Popularity Among Parents & Teachers Online

Rollins Staff August 19, 2016

New Video Hits Hundreds of Thousands of Views on YouTube! Have you seen our latest video that was featured on Huffington Post? Now learn how YOU can apply the themes in the video to your own…

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The Story Behind “Every Opportunity”

Rollins Staff August 19, 2016

Our video, “Every Opportunity,” has gone viral around the country and the world. The video stars a young boy who explains what it feels like when an adult ignores him or loses patience with him…

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Rollins Releases the Next Book in the Amari Series

Rollins Staff June 13, 2016

Last weekend, 10-year-old Dorcas visited my home with her three younger siblings and noticed a copy of Amari’s Shining Moment in our living room. “I know that girl!”  she said enthusiastically as she pointed to…

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Rollins Center Named 2014 Atlanta Magazine Groundbreaker of the Year

Rollins Staff October 21, 2014

Equipping every early childhood educator in Georgia to effectively prepare our children to meet or exceed grade level reading requirements by 3rd grade requires contributions from individuals and organizations throughout the community. That’s why it’s…

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Atlanta Police Officer Reads “Amari’s Bike Adventure” to Children

Rollins Staff September 8, 2014

All across Georgia, people are recognizing the importance of reading with children. That effort extends not only to parents and educators, but even to the Atlanta Police Department. Last month, Officer Michael Walker took time…

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Georgia Parents, You Can Help Children Read Right from the Start

Rollins Staff September 8, 2014

65% of Georgia’s 3rd graders lack the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills to truly learn as they grow. Grade level reading is declining at an alarming rate, and it’s a problem educators, leaders and parents…