by Jennie Lamm | Dec 8, 2023
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...
by Jennie Lamm | Oct 27, 2023
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...
by Jennie Lamm | Oct 11, 2023
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...
by Jennie Lamm | Sep 25, 2023
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...
by Jennie Lamm | Sep 13, 2023
On May 18, 2023, Spartanburg County First Steps Early Head Start hosted a Professional Development Recognition event for teaching staff. The event was held at Lion’s Gate Manor and consisted of individual recognition for all teaching staff and center Directors and a...
by Jennie Lamm | Sep 6, 2023
A system of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and traditions that the members of society use to interact with their world and with one another. Why is Culture Important? Cultures define who we are and what we value in life. It provides us with a sense of...
