Our mission is to improve language and literacy development in children from birth to age eight and nurture healthy family-child relationships.
Ames, IA
Joined August 2014
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If a child is chronically absent in both K and 1st, they only have a 17% chance of #readingby3rd, compared to a 64% chance for a child with good attendance both years.
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It's never too early to start reading! 👶 Read your baby's favorite story over and over again.
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Are you reading with your toddler? They may enjoy reading:
📖 The same book more than once.
🌙 A book at bedtime.
🙌 With the book in their hands.
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Prevent the summer slide by:
✅ Encouraging your child to read every day.
✅ Signing them up for a summer learning camp.
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The first five years of life are critical years for learning. #readaloud15
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A reminder that Northwood Preschool Center registration is tomorrow, February 7, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. More information on our website:
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Reading aloud to your little one is an investment in their early #schoolsuccess and their future. ✨ Celebrate #WorldReadAloudDay by reading aloud for at least 15 minutes!
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Are you reading aloud with your baby? 👶 Hold them in your lap and be sure they can see the pictures. bit.ly/2Bta0IF
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Mark your calendars. Preschool registration will take place on Wednesday, February 7 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. More information can be found on our website. #AmesCSD
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ACPC's Main Center will be CLOSED today due to a water main break in the neighborhood. School-Age sites will only have after school care today. Stay warm!
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61 percent of low-income children have no children’s books at home. This year, let's make sure every student has the opportunity to read. nitter.gq/TheEconomist/status/94…
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TIP: Sing songs about feelings with your little one. “If You’re Happy and You Know It…” is one of our favorites and can be adapted to let your and your little one express a range of feelings.
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A crucial part of addressing health determinants of early #schoolsuccess is supporting parent success. Learn more. bit.ly/2ir3DOy
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When reading books with your little one, take time to talk about the characters' emotions. Understanding what others are feeling is a key part of developing empathy.
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C. S. Lewis, beloved fantasy author, was born on this day in 1898. Time magazine listed the first of his Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, as one of the top 100 English language novels written in the twentieth century.
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Hear about what's happening at @RaiseRead_SC today at 8:15 a.m. on @1430KASI!
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Happy Birthday Stan Berenstain (1923–2005) who with his wife, Jan Berenstain, are best known for creating the beloved "The Berenstain Bears"
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the beloved classic "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler". nypost.com/2017/09/24/how-a-…
