Archive for the "School Readiness" Category
Brain Development in Early Childhood
On March 22, 2017, the ECCS hosted a workshop called “Early Childhood Brain Development – What Does the Research Tell Us?” It was presented by Allison Logan, the Early Childhood Project Manager of United Way of Coastal Fairfield County (and a Southington resident). You can view the presentation slides here. Allison discussed that we know […]
Preschool Experience Options – Partial Day Preschools
Updated 11/28/2017 This article has been replaced by an expanded version that discusses both part-day and full-day preschool options. View it here – https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/kindergarten-ready/preschool-options/.
Connecticut Child Development Infoline
The Connecticut Child Development Infoline supports children’s healthy growth and development, starting from pregnancy. They provide services related to: Child development screening and questions In-home support Developmental delays and disabilities Special Education Special health needs Dial 211 or 800-505-7000 cdi.211ct.org
Kindergarten Readiness Workshop series
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington will present their annual Kindergarten Readiness Workshop series in October. This three-part series is for parents and caregivers of children entering Kindergarten in September 2017 and each night focuses on a different topic. Attendees can register for one, two or all three of the workshops. There is no charge […]
The Importance Of School Readiness
Southington is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. We have excellent schools, with outstanding teachers. We have wonderful parks, sports programs, Music on the Green, and the summer Kids entertainment series. Southington has tons of different restaurants, as well as shopping and other activities. But something is missing…. Southington children are unprepared […]
