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Author: Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County Staff
Spring is in the air … the short, chilly Florida “winter” is past, and Springtime temperatures are just right for outdoor play and activities. Changes abound in nature as gardens bloom, birds and insects migrate, and many baby animals are born. There are holidays to celebrate and it’s the perfect time to engage children in skillbuilding Spring pursuits! Not sure what skills your infant, toddler or preschool child should be accomplishing? It only takes a minute or two to check out the milestones for your child - there are several resources for accessing those milestones. One is the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) which provides free milestone charts for children birth through 5 years of age; scan QR code for milestone chart. Thinking how to provide skill-building activities for children may feel overwhelming to parents. The demands on time and stress of work, pandemic and life’s general responsibilities may make families feel that there just isn’t enough energy or time left for supporting learning activities. No worries – Spring activities don’t have to be elaborate lesson plans that take a large chunk of time. Simple is best, and the most basic and ELCHC.ORG
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