The Associated Press has covered a report published in the journal “Child Development” which found that toddlers are able to recognize written words as symbols at an earlier age than experts had previously thought, which marks an important step on the path to reading readiness. In the words of Temple University psychology professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, who […]

The first neighborhood music class is being offered to children 0-6 years of age and their parent(s) or caregiver on Tuesday, February 2, from 10:00-10:30 am at Leslie’s School of Dance, 1108 E. Monroe, in Mt. Ayr.  The class will include action songs, instruments, balls, bubbles, parachute and more!  There is no charge for the class. Additional classes […]

Ringgold County Public Health has confirmed 2 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, within the county. Pertussis is a bacterial disease that causes severe spells of coughing. It can occur at any age, but it is most common in infants less than a year of age. Pertussis can lead to pneumonia, convulsions, inflammation of the […]

Check out this website to get a free downloadable calendar filled with activities to engage your child in literacy activities.  Be sure to scroll down to access the free coloring/activity sheets to accompany the theme promoted during the month.  Special days are celebrated each month and include activities related to those days.  Books by the Bushel is also […]