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June 2024

Academies of Math and Science

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OUR ADVERTISERS Academies of Math & Science.........................................2 Agape Church............................................................... 13 All For Kids.................................................................... 23 Arkansas Academy of Dance............................................7 Arkansas Better Beginnings .................................... 5, 27 Arkansas Childrens Hospital, Nutrition........................ 24 Arkansas Childrens Hospital, Research........................ 24 Arkansas Heart Association........................................... 25 Arkansas Innovation Hub............................................. 10 Arkansas Military & First Responders Academy........... 28 Arkansas Soccer Club.................................................... 23 Ballet Arkansas.............................................................. 21 Benton Bike Park.......................................................... 20 Barksdale Federal Credit Union......................................4 Central Arkansas Pediatric Dentistry...............................6 Dancers’ Corner................................................................3 Fanciful.......................................................................... 25 Grow Learning Centre......................................................7 Jacksonville Parks & Recreation................................... 22 Jax's Gym...................................................................... 11 Lake Nixon.................................................................... 12 Little Rock Zoo............................................................... 18 Miki the Monkey.......................................................... 21 Old Statehouse Museum................................................4 Salon Jadore ................................................................ 26 Skatedium..................................................................... 10 Shuffles & Ballet II........................................................ 13 Tasha Teaches.................................................................23 The Decker School......................................................... 22 The Painted Pig............................................................. 18

PLUS AVOIDING TICK BITES............................................16 & 17 Explore Outdoors..................................................14 & 15 KIDS CALENDER........................................................8 & 9 ROAD TRIP TIPS............................................................. 19

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Kindergarten

READINESS

Do you have a child or grandchild starting school in the fall? Help them get ready for kindergarten with fun activities that build knowledge, behavior and skill levels.

Get week-by-week activities and reading suggestions for learning at home in our free Getting Ready for Kindergarten Calendar.

Partner with your quality child care provider to give your child or grandchild the opportunity to start kindergarten with confidence.

Visit our website to find star-rated quality early educators who help children prepare for kindergarten through age-appropriate and positive learning experiences.

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten A calendar of family activities | August – July

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Play to learn

MATH

Experts tell us children learn best through play. Sand play helps children develop awareness of weight and measurements.

As they work with its unique texture, they learn problem solving and gain a sense of accomplishment.

High quality early learning environments encourage learning through positive experiences. Children learn numbers and math concepts through stories, rhymes and games.

Click the orange banner on our website to find star-rated early educators who help children prepare for school with researchbased lessons and learning through play.

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Building with blocks leads to strong math skills. It is also a fun way to bond with your child. Let your child lead the play. Your job is to ask questions and help if you are asked. Let your imaginations work. Are you building a zoo or a skyscraper? How high can you build it?

What does this have to do with math? Your child is learning math concepts while she plays. These skills will serve her well when it comes time for geometry and algebra.

Blocks are not just for boys. Girls benefit just as much as boys from building blocks.

Is there a more fun way to learn math than baking cookies? Think of all the tools that need names. Think of all the measuring and counting. The squishing and rolling of dough are blissful.

Children naturally want to help and cooking sounds so grown up. And the payoff – cookies!

Don’t think about the mess. The experience is worth it. Count out loud as you scoop and pour together. How many eggs? How many cups of flour? Your child is learning about measurements and weight. He learns about keeping time when you set the oven timer.

Make a weekly calendar with your child. Give her the help she needs, but let her do as much as possible. Ask your child to draw pictures that indicate each activity of the week on small pieces of paper. Ask her to tape the pictures on the right day on the calendar.

Not enough pictures? Book some. Plan a tea party or indoor “camp out.” She is learning the days of the week. She understands “yesterday,” “today” and “tomorrow.” She won’t forget the date you booked.

Having a calendar and knowing what is coming up during the week helps your child feel in control.

Click here to visit our Resource Library. You’ll find activities and tips to help you prepare your child for life.

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