The Power of Play for Young Children
Rollins Staff | Jul 23, 2021
“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...
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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...
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...
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...
Lifting Language: How to Help Grow Your Child's Vocabulary This Spring
Rollins Staff | May 4, 2020
I love springtime! I think it’s the newness it brings: the bright green grass and leaves, the tiny buds just waiting to open, blue skies, rain...
Responsive Interactions & Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Rollins Staff | Apr 29, 2020
REDUCE! REUSE! RECYCLE! This Earth Day TALK, READ, PLAY theme is filled with learning opportunities for you and your child that will last long beyond...
Benefits of a Visual Daily Schedule for Children
Dianne Simpson, M.S.W. | Apr 29, 2020
“The days are long, but the years are short.” ...
Talk, Read, & Play 101
Rollins Staff | Apr 2, 2020
As we settle into this “new normal,” many of us are trying to find the answer to the same question. What should at-home learning look like for my...