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Outcomes matter. Couple outcomes with learning kids love and what do you get? ➡️ Kindergarten readiness ➡️ Confidence and independence ➡️ Language development ➡️ Improved cognitive development ➡️ Reduced need for remediation ➡️ Development of problem solving and critical thinking skills ➡️ Positive attitudes about learning ➡️ Long-term academic success Let’s replicate these outcomes! Age of Learning

📚 Exciting news! Kindergarten registration signups go live in March 2024, with registration days set for April. 🎉 Keep a close eye on our page and website next month for more details on this important step in your child's educational journey. #TeamNewKent #NKCPS #KindergartenRegistration #AGreatPlacetoLearn #InspireEngageEmpower

Looking for some ideas to promote kindergarten readiness skills during the summer? Motor development involves physical activities and your child’s brain is a big part of it. It takes the brain and the body’s muscles to allow these skills to develop, connect and build with all other parts of your child’s development – language, social, emotional, and behavioral. 1️⃣Practice walking backwards. 2️⃣Freeze water in different size containers. Take outside in the sun. Which melts faster? 3️⃣Make an obstacle course outside. 4️⃣Talk about going to kindergarten. What do you think it will be like? #OHSAI #HeadStart #KindergartenReadiness

As our little learners prepare for the exciting transition to kindergarten, Treetop Friends is dedicated to supporting their journey through our focused Pre-Kinder Milestones. This pivotal stage in early education is all about nurturing the skills that will help them succeed in their educational journey ahead. What We Focus On: • Literacy and Numeracy: Recognizing letters, starting to read simple words, and understanding basic math concepts. • Social Skills: Enhancing their ability to play cooperatively, share, and communicate effectively with peers and adults. • Physical Development: Refining motor skills through activities that encourage fine and gross motor development. • Cognitive Growth: Promoting problem-solving skills and the ability to follow multi-step instructions. Our preschool curriculum is tailored to ensure that each child can thrive and feel confident as they approach the start of their formal schooling. With Treetop Friends, Pre-Kinder isn’t just about meeting milestones; it’s about setting the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Discover more about our approach to early childhood education and how we prepare your little ones for kindergarten at https://lnkd.in/dn3pdpK8 . #PreKinderReadiness #EarlyLearning #TreetopFriends #EducationJourney

This week’s #PDMonday shines a spotlight on early education ⭐️. The featured title provides a comprehensive guide for launching a PreK or transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom, offering essential insights to optimize your teaching and learning environment 👍🏻. #PD #professionaldevelopment #earlyeducation #prek #preschool

🍃 Embracing Nature's Classroom: The Role of Environment in ECE 🌼. We consider the Environment as the ‘Third Teacher in ECE', we invite you to discover the transformative power of learning spaces in early childhood education. 1️⃣ 'Creating Learning Spaces' highlights how intentionally designed environments, from infant classrooms to calming aesthetics, play a crucial role in nurturing children's emotional regulation, trust, and imagination. 2️⃣ In 'Encouraging Exploration in Early Childhood', we explore how varied environments foster toddlers' creativity and risk-taking, while for preschoolers, stimulating spaces are key to their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. 3️⃣ 'Outdoor Play is Education' emphasizes the indispensable role of nature in children's learning. We reveal how everyday elements like water, dirt, and leaves can be powerful tools in extending education beyond traditional classrooms, making the outdoors an invaluable part of the learning journey. Join us in rethinking early childhood education spaces, where every element is an opportunity for growth and discovery. #NatureAsTeacher #LearningEnvironments #EarlyChildhoodEducation #OutdoorLearning #CreativeSpaces #ChildDevelopment #NaturePlay #InnovativeEducation #ECELeadership #TransformativeLearning

At New Hope, our Early childhood and Senior Kindergarten teachers work hard to ensure our Kindergarten students can read before moving on to first grade! It's so crucial for children to have a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, as well as social and emotional development, creativity, and critical thinking. We're proud to be part of this pivotal stage in our students' lifelong learning and success. Literacy is a right, not an option, and we're committed to achieving justice through literacy. #literacyisarightnotanoption #justicethroughliteracy

Get your child ready for kindergarten! Uncover a kindergarten readiness checklist that can help them transition smoothly here: https://bit.ly/3DYlBm5 #HuntingtonHelps #HuntingtonAdvantage #HLC #SummerSlide #BackToSchool #SummerReading #SummerLearning

RIDDLE DIDDLE TIME Awakening the Curiosity & Thinking of a Child at a Foundation Level is crucial for Success in Life & Kindergarten. Vaekke activities are curated to Nurture these Skills in a FUN & enjoyable way. #RiddleDiddleTime #ThinkingBasedLearning #SoftSkillsForKids #Vaekkeeyfs #DeviceFreePreschoolProgram #PreparingForKindergarten #HomeSchooling

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