Read and Discuss Stories with Your Preschooler Using Books There are lots of great picture books that “break the fourth wall.” This means that the book acknowledges the reader and/or speaks to or commands them to do something. For example, the book may tell the reader...
Explore Through Movement and Play with Your Preschooler Using Stories Help your preschooler develop language and literacy skills by moving and playing. Try these games and activities related to the following books: From Head to Toe by Eric Carle Read From Head to Toe...
Count, Group and Compare with Your Preschooler Using Stories There are many great books about counting and numbers. You can find these books at your bookstore or library. Rockford Public Library is full of great books that build a math-ready mind! Here are a few good...
Maximize Love and Manage Stress with Your Preschooler Activity: Role-playing with puppets is a fun and non-threatening way to explore social and emotional scenarios. This can help kids identify, understand, and examine their feelings and how to manage different...
Alignment Rockford, Rockford Public School District 205, and Harlem School District 122 have partnered with UCLA’s Center for Healthier Children, Families, and Communities to conduct a community-wide evaluation of the developmental readiness of children entering...
Babies and toddlers thrive when their world feels loving, safe, and predictable. Respond with smiles, words, and appropriate touch to help them see, hear, and feel your love. When you do this, you will help them develop a sense of security and self-control. Activity...
