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  • Color Recognition

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important: Recognizing colors helps with sorting, describing, and following directions. How to do it: Point out colors in everyday life and ask your child to name them. What to look for: Identifies common colors Matches colors correctly Uses color words in conversation

  • ITS SIDS

    ITS SIDSTo give childcare providers an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Identify the SIDS risk factors and describe ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in childcare. Discuss the requirements of NC laws that require placing infants on their back to sleep, keeping documentation and having a Safe Sleep Policy.

  • Shape Recognition

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important: Shapes are foundational for math and visual recognition skills. How to do it: Identify shapes in the environment (circles, squares, triangles). Play shape-matching games. What to look […]

  • The Postpartum Circle

    Boone Unitarian Universalist (381 E King St, Boone, NC 28607, United States)

    The Postpartum Circle is open to parents who are pregnant or with babies up to the age of 18 months. This includes biological and adoptive parents. We offer a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for you to share your experience, strengthen coping strategies for mental health and wellness, and connect with other families. This group meets in […]

  • Sorting by Size

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important: Sorting builds early math and problem-solving skills. How to do it: Sort objects into groups based on size (big vs. small). What to look for: Groups items […]

  • Elevated Dads

    The Children's Council (Conference Rm) - 225 Birch St

    This weekly Dad meet-up is an opportunity for fathers to gather and hang out with other male caregivers. The purpose is to share thoughts, questions, and concerns while building their […]

  • Writing First Name

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important:  Writing their name is a key kindergarten readiness milestone. How to do it:  Provide opportunities to trace and copy their name using fun materials. What to look […]

  • Tracing Letters

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important:  Tracing builds muscle memory for writing. How to do it:  Use tracing sheets or create your own. Start with large letters. What to look for: Follows lines […]

  • Number Recognition

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important: Recognizing numbers supports counting and math readiness. How to do it: Point out numbers in books, signs, or around the house. What to look for: Identifies some […]

  • Letter Matching

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important: Matching letters builds early literacy and recognition skills. How to do it: Match uppercase and lowercase letters or identical letters. What to look for: Matches correctly Recognizes […]

  • Babes on Blankets

    The Children's Playhouse

    Babes on Blankets is a Circle of Parents weekly support group for parents of children ages 0-4 years (childcare available). At Babes on Blankets, you can connect with other parents […]

  • Rhyming Words

    Countdown to Kindergarten

    Why it’s important: Rhyming supports early reading skills and phonological awareness. How to do it: Play rhyming games with simple words (cat/hat). What to look for: Recognizes rhymes Attempts to […]