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Making the Holiday Season a Little Brighter

November 14, 2013 No Comment

“Embrace-A-Family” Making the Holiday Season a Little Brighter Making the holiday season a little brighter. Each year through the Embrace-a-Family Program, individuals, families, and groups in the community help ensure families in need have a joyous holiday celebration. Many Embrace -a-Family recipients would not have Hanukkah or Christmas celebrations without this program. How the program […]

Local Preschool Collaborates with Dr. Shah of UCSD

October 23, 2013 No Comment

FasTracKids Collaboration with Dr. Shah, Assistant Professor at UCSD Two weeks ago FasTracKids Carmel Valley/Del Mar hosted Dr. Sameer Shah, Assistant Professor at UCSD. FasTracKids is an interactive child-centered preschool program designed to provide students from diverse backgrounds the skills and confidence required to succeed. Technology is strongly integrated into our classroom activities, and our emphasis […]

FasTracKids of Carmel Valley/Del Mar Read to Break Record

September 16, 2013 No Comment

FasTracKids creates awareness, excitement for early literacy FasTracKids of Carmel Valley/Del Mar, a leader in fun, interactive early childhood education, will be participating in Jumpstart’s 2013 Read for the Record event on October 3rd. The event will be held to promote early literacy for every child. The Read for the Record campaign involves millions of children and adults who […]

“Back to School: Start Smart!”

August 16, 2013 No Comment

10 Questions to Ask Your Child About His/Her Day at School. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or entering a new grade, get a sense of your child’s life at school by asking these 10 questions that elicit more than a one-word response. The trick is to ask about things that […]

5 Easy Summertime Tips for Learning

June 19, 2013 No Comment

Now that your kiddos are out for the summer, here are some ways to keep the learning going. Tip 1: Create a bucket list with your child Include “places I will go” and “things I will do.” This can even be done with preschoolers with a little help. Tip 2: Read Reading is one of […]

Reading Activities for Ages 3-5

May 17, 2013 No Comment

Here are some fun Reading Activities for Ages 3-5: 1. Fun With Letters Children enjoy copying words out onto paper. Write your child’s name and have him copy it himself with alphabet stamps, stickers, or magnets. Encourage him to “write” his own words using the letters. Your child will write letters backwards, spell seemingly randomly, and may […]

Raise A Reader: A Parent Guide to Reading for Ages 3 – 5

April 17, 2013 No Comment

A text-rich environment for preschoolers lays the groundwork for reading success. It’s not just about having books in the home, although that’s a great start. You can also start talking about letters, numbers, and words on packages and signs. Help your child see how text is already a part of his daily life. Point out […]

Celebrate Women’s History Month

March 15, 2013 1 Comment

Discover women who have made a difference. Celebrate Women’s History Month with your sons and daughters! Introduce them to 5 Amazing Women – Mae Jemison: The First Black Woman Astronaut It’s important to let your child know that Astronauts aren’t born — they go to school and learn about science just like everyone else! Dr. […]

Infants & Toddlers: Learning Through Rhythm & Rhyme

February 15, 2013 No Comment

Early on, babies reveal how much rhythms are a part of their very being. Just a few weeks after birth, rhythmic patterns of sleep and eating become clear to sleep-deprived parents. Using Rhymes and Songs Rhythmic songs help infants and toddlers enjoy group time. Seated together on the floor in infant seats, 8 to 10 month […]

Selecting a Multicultural Preschool for Your Child

January 23, 2013 No Comment

Most parents are not bewildered by a multitude of marvelous choices when it comes to selecting a preschool or finding a solution to daycare. Our country has a long way to go before it adequately meets the early development needs of our children. It’s little surprise, then, that parents who have the most financial flexibility […]

Tips for Preschool Readers

December 7, 2012 1 Comment

Help your preschooler learn about books and book handling. The next time you share a story with your preschooler, try this! Examine the front cover, back cover, title page, and the title of the story. Track text while you read. Point at each word while you read it. Show how you read each page, following text […]

Embrace-a-Family 2012 FasTracKids

November 30, 2012 No Comment

Making the holiday season a little brighter. Each year through the Embrace-a-Family Program, individuals, families, and groups in the community help ensure families in need have a joyous holiday celebration. Many Embrace -a-Family recipients would not have Hanukkah or Christmas celebrations without this program. How the program works. Embracers are matched with a family in […]