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Growing Together
Discover ways to partner with families for school readiness across every aspect of child development.
Learning Goals:
- To explore school readiness strategies for Kindergarteners.
- To review the developmental domains of early childhood development.
- To explore ways to build partnerships with families for school success.
- To review resources connected to growth and learning in order to meet the needs of children and families during the pandemic.
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Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
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Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!
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Sesame Street Back to School Music Playlist
This curated playlist is perfect for both little learners and educators alike! A mix of energetic hits and mellow tunes sets the mood for getting into the learning groove.
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Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
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Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
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My Classroom Circle
Children can create their own unique circle canvas to share their favorite things with their classroom community... and see what they may have in common.
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Learning Party
When children feel welcome and included, school can feel like a learning party that they’re invited to each and every day!