Playgroups offer rural families a head start on school (Hechinger Report)
“On a June morning in this rural eastern North Carolina community, about a dozen families grabbed the edges of a rainbow parachute, making plastic balls bounce in its ripples. Grandparents, parents and children switched between water games, parachute activities and swing-sets spread across a playground. The fun and games are serious business to the group…
The Merits of Reading Real Books to Your Children
How do we think about a distinct role for paper, for “book-books” in children’s lives? My own pediatric cause is literacy promotion for young children. I am the national medical director of the program Reach Out and Read, which follows a model of talking with the parents of babies, toddlers and preschoolers about the importance…
Vroom Delivers Tips, Community Playbook, and Apps for Parents and Caregivers
Vroom now has a community playbook available for free. From a post on the Grade-Level Reading Campaign’s Huddle site: Vroom turns shared moments into brain building moments. Whether it’s mealtime, bathtime, or anytime in between, there are always ways to nurture our children’s growing minds. Vroom was developed by a group of dedicated scientists, community leaders, and trusted brands,…