Category Archive: Early Childhood Education

A Parent’s Guide to Starting Preschool: Summary

Starting preschool is an exciting time. Attached are some ideas to help your child transition smoothly into preschool.

A Parent’s Guide to Reading to Preschoolers: Summary

The more words a child knows upon entering kindergarten, the better the child will do in school. This document gives suggestions on how to read to your preschooler.

A Parent’s Guide to Reading to Preschoolers: Detail

Reading to your child is a wonderful way to help your child develop language skills.

A Parent’s Guide to Developing Oral Language Skills: Detail

Strong language skills have us think and learn. Read to see how you can help your child develop strong language skills.

A Parent’s Guide to Alaska’s Early Learning Guidelines: Summary

This document gives the reader a brief overview on the Early Learning Guidelines.

A Parent’s Guide to a Child’s Transition to Preschool: Detail

Guides a family through the process of helping a child have a smooth transition into preschool.

A Parent’s Guide to Alaska’s Early Learning Guidelines: Detail

Explains what the Early Learning Guidelines are and how they can be helpful to families.

Preschool Activities

Tips and easy, low-cost activities parents can do during daily life or play time to help preschool children develop physical skills and good health habits to get ready for school.

Early Childhood Resources

Wondering how to understand your child’s behavior cues and respond in ways that support healthy social and communication development from birth to age 2? If so review these resources.