The Power of Play: Learning Starts Early and FRESH Team Up for Fauquier County's Children
Teaming up with FRESH, Learning Starts Early's kits blend fun and education, making summer programs more engaging for our youngest learners.
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- May 16
- 1 min
Head Start Reading Buddies Program to Resume in the Fall!
Our Head Start Reading Buddies program, one of our most popular outreach programs, has been on pause since 2020 because of COVID 19...
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Celebrating 10 Years of Learning Starts Early
🎉🎈Celebrating 10 Years of Learning Starts Early by supporting us through Give Local Piedmont! This year, we're excited to celebrate a...
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Pre-k Friendly Valentines Day Crafts
It's almost Valentine's day! It's the perfect day to show your little ones some extra love and create some fun memories together. And...
- Feb 1
- 2 min
AmazonSmile to Wind Down in 2023
As a non-profit organization, we were thrilled when Amazon launched AmazonSmile in 2013 as a way for customers to support their favorite...
- Sep 9, 2022
- 1 min
The Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5k signup is now live!
The race takes place Saturday, November 19, 2022. Learn more
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
Other ways to give to LSE after Give Local
Thank you to the generosity of those who gave during Give Local this past week. If you missed this online event there are still several...
- Apr 26, 2022
- 1 min
Encouraging Your Child's Independence
Over time, encourage your child to do more on his/her own and promote independence. It might be easier and quicker for you to put your...
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Teachable Moments With Your Child On How to Use Their Words
Look for opportunities to demonstrate how words can be used in various situations. Here are three specific examples: 1. If your child...
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
The Give Local Piedmont Online Event is Almost Here!
Give Local is almost here! It's that time to give to local organizations that support our region. Learning Starts Early is committed to...
- Apr 7, 2022
- 1 min
Social Skills Checklist for Pre-K Students
While three-to five-year-olds have varying levels of social skills, the following checklist will give you an idea of the things most...
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Comparing and Sorting
Comparing and sorting items helps children identify and describe relationships -a skill that's necessary for more complex math learning.
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
Fun ways to practice letters and sounds
Give your child a reading foundation. Here are a few fun ways to practice letters and sounds: 1. Read an alphabet book. Talk about each...
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
Developing Sentences
Encourage your child to use short sentences by expanding on what he/she has said. When your child talks to you, respond back using your...
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Improving your pre-k child's speaking skills
At this stage, what your child says is more important than how it is said. It's okay if your child doesn't say all sounds correctly, but...
- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
Practicing Speech with your Child
Practice speech with your child. Talk throughout the day about the things you see and do together. Here are a few ideas of things to talk...
- Feb 21, 2022
- 1 min
8 Tips to Improve Your Childs Communication Skills
Today, we are sharing 8 great tips you can actively do to help your child improve his or her communication skills: 1. Talk with your...
- Feb 18, 2022
- 1 min
Communication Skills needed for Pre-K
Let's work on communication skills! There is a wide range of what's considered an appropriate level of communication for three-to...
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
A Box of Books for Head Start
Fauquier's Head Start classroom received a 'Box of Books' sponsored by the non-profit Learning Starts Early. HS Executive Director Pat...
- Jan 25, 2022
- 1 min
Amazon Smiles
Did you know that every time you shop on Amazon you could be supporting a Fauquier county non-profit or charity of your choice? Amazon...
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