Uplifting Hispanic Heritage Month with Your Children
Rollins Staff | Sep 20, 2021
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Meaningful Conversations
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The Power of TALKing Early and Often with Young Children
Rollins Staff | Jul 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...
Tips For Teaching Alphabet Knowledge
Rollins Staff | Nov 9, 2020
A great way to begin teaching letters to children is to focus on the ones in their first name, because their name is important to them! This is a...
Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day in the Classroom
Rollins Staff | Oct 5, 2020
“The most American thing about America is American Indians.” —Paul Chaat Smith (Comanche) ...
Early Language Strategies that Build Emergent Literacy Skills
Salley King Edwards | Jul 7, 2020
Let’s talk reading. ...
Using Pet-Themed Stories to Connect With Your Child
Dianne Simpson, M.S.W. | Jun 26, 2020
Lizards, turtles, bullfrogs, ferrets, rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, cats, dogs, newts, salamanders, rabbits, and snakes…OH MY! These are some of...
Let's Talk Family
Christa Payne | Jun 18, 2020
Families come in many varieties. No matter what your family looks like, how big it is, or who’s in it, it’s probably played a big part in your...
Using Open-Ended Questions to Engage Your Child in Meaningful Conversation
Dianne Simpson, M.S.W. | Jun 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...
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...
Let’s Play: Fun Vocabulary-Building Games for the Whole Family
Rollins Staff | Mar 26, 2020
Family game night is a wonderful way to bond, relax a bit, and have fun during these challenging times. Here are two easy vocabulary-building games...
Talk, Read, & Play Throughout the Day
Rollins Staff | Mar 26, 2020
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Week of Play Activities
Rollins Staff | Mar 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...