http://www.brainbuildingoregon.com/ The Early Learning Division of the Oregon Department of Education presents the Brain Building Oregon website, with scientific resources for families, caregivers and childhood education professionals. The site includes helpful examples for parents and caregivers who want to build their children’s brains, as well as for professionals in the field of early childhood education who are […]
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Free Preschool Opportunity Through Head Start
DON’T WAIT! APPLY NOW at Head STart! Community Action still has slots available for the 2016-2017 school year in Marion and Polk Counties! Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program serving low-income children ages 3-5, and their families. Head Start provides early childhood education, nutrition, health, mental health, disability, and family services. Family involvement is […]
Getting An Early Start on Back to School Shopping!
Back to school shopping in August? Why, yes! Believe it or not, by the time this blog is posted some parents will already be done with their school shopping. Nonetheless, school supply shopping doesn’t have to come with stress if parents are proactive in taking advantage of store sales and following some easy, frugal tips. […]
Mind in the Making
Visit Website Mind in the Making and First Book have combined forces to compile lists of books and tips that support seven essential life skills. The lists are organized by topic and age group (0 to 2, 3 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, and 9 to 12 years). Options for using each book […]
ASQ-3: Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Visit Website Ages and Stages Questionnaire for parents to developmentally screen children one month to 5 ½ years