You are your child's first teacher! No one matters more in your young child's life. Click on the links below to explore our Parents Matter series: downloadable publications full of advice, tips, and information to support you in your crucial role as a parent.
- Welcome to the new school year! Download this calendar of daily activities you can do with your young child (ages 0-5) at home to help her to be ready for school: School Readiness Activity Calendar (School Year 2011-2012).
- Your child was born to read! Download this resource to explore how you can help foster a love of reading in your child from a young age.
- School readiness starts at birth. Find out how to prepare your child for school starting on day one.
- A child is ready for school when he/she demonstrates skills and abilities in an array of areas of development. Find out what you can do to support your child's development in the following Domains of Learning (available in English and Spanish):
- Parents play an important role in improving the school readiness of young children. These cards provide parents with essential information and tips on how to Talk To Your Child and Read to Your Child. This publication is also available in Spanish.
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It's Time for School
A new resource for parents whose children will transition into or enroll in public preK or Kindergarten programs. Also available in a black/white version. School systems throughout Maryland can replicate and distribute this publication.