Parent Advocacy

Parent Advocacy

Advocacy is the parent/family/child engagement focus for February.  Please click here to view a power point for tips on being your child’s voice.  Let your Family Service Specialist know if you have any questions.
Why Read to My Baby?

Why Read to My Baby?

Reading aloud to your baby is a wonderful, shared activity you can continue for years to come. Reading aloud:  Teaches a baby about communication Introduces concepts such as numbers, letters, colors, and shapes Builds listening, memory and vocabulary skills Gives...
The Benefits of Speaking Two Languages

The Benefits of Speaking Two Languages

One of the easiest ways to help your children thrive in life is by teaching them more than one language. This is not confusing for babies and toddlers; In fact, hearing different languages helps your brain development! Children’s brains are designed and prepared...
Self-Discipline

Self-Discipline

Self-Discipline is the ability to look to self as an inner focus of control rather than always looking to adults or others as an outer focus of control. Adults can help by: being a good role model acknowledging good behavior labeling children’s feelings using...
Fall Season Learning

Fall Season Learning

Hello Everyone!  My name is Viva Wheat and I am the new curriculum specialist at First Steps Early Head Start. I am thrilled to be here with all the wonderful professionals that work in this agency. I have been in the education field for 23 years and I’m still always...