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Encourage Learning Before Birth


vertical_bar Early Learning Begins in the Womb:

Babies Learn Language

  
  • Studies show during the last 10-weeks of pregnancy, babies are listening to their mothers' talk.  CLICK HERE to read one article that explores how a mother's conversation impacts their unborn baby's language development. 
 
  • Research also shows that the 5 senses begin to build during pregnancy. THIS ARTICLE discusses how a mother's pre-natal care can affect this development.
 

 

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vertical_bar Science of Early Learning:

It used to be that "Early Learning" began when a child started school. Now, research determines this to be false. Instead, the crucial learning time is said to be between pregnancy and 5-years-old. CLICK HERE to learn about other misconceptions, as well as other principles of early learning.


vertical_bar Important Resource:

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Science in Seconds: A Short Discussion of "Nature" and "Nurture"

Episode 1 of PBS’s The Secret Life Of The Brain

Annie Murphy Paul on How Babies Learn Before Birth

Announcements & Events

  • VPK READINESS RATE REPORT

    Attention VPK Providers!  Two OEL webinars with information about how to read final readiness rate reports ... Read More

  • INSPECTION REPORTS

    Choosing a child care provider for your family is one of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent.... Read More

  • GROW UP GREAT CHILDREN'S CLOSET

    The Grow Up Great Children's Closet is open the first Friday of each month on a first come, first serve basis.&nb... Read More

  • READ, READ, READ!

    Did you know that reading to infants and young children promotes brain development? Try these read aloud STRATEGIES&n... Read More

  • VPK REGISTRATION FOR 2020 - 2021 IS OPEN!

    Enroll now in Florida's Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Education Program. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION! ... Read More
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