Thank you! Your time, effort, knowledge and dedication have contributed to the successes and progress of Early Childhood programs this school year.
The June Topic focuses on providing information related to summer activities that encourage families to interact in meaningful, fun and enriching ways to enhance their children’s development.
Several resources for teachers and staff to share with families are listed below:
TATS Summer Activity Calendar This resource includes daily activities for May – mid-August, along with an introductory note about its use. The activities are designed to be easily embedded into daily family routines.
Florida Division of Early Learning Information related to early learning services for the state’s children and families.
Summer Reading Activity Kit – Just Read Florida This resource is in the form of a booklet which can be printed or used as an on-line resource. Each page in the kit describes literacy activities that are easily incorporated into ongoing home activities and routines.
Links to Florida’s Public Libraries The information about public libraries in Florida includes locations and contact numbers, as well as links to library websites that contain additional information about specific summer programs. Share information about your county’s public libraries. Many libraries have summer reading times for young children.
A TATS resource related to supporting families and children with the change from Prek to Kindergarten: TATS Talks to Families about Helping Your Child with the Change to Kindergarten
Resources listed below are from National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. These one-page resources are printable:
Family Strategies: Help Us Have a Good Day (infographic)
Family Strategies: Spanish version of Help Us Have a Good Day (infographic)
Rules Poster for Home (simple visual representation of three rules)
Rules Poster for Home, Spanish version (simple visual representation of three rules)
Check the TATS Calendar for upcoming opportunities for professional learning. Register for upcoming events at the calendar link above or in calendar option of the top menu bar of TATS website.
TATS Rock Your Classroom Guide to Evidence-based Practices provides descriptions of quality indicators for Early Childhood classrooms along with resources for addressing universal, individualized and intensive levels.