Everyday Moments
Simple tips and activities to help you read, talk, and play with your child every day.
Each month features a new child development focus with easy ideas you can use right away. Visit us on Facebook and Instagram for even more activities, reminders, and real-life examples to try at home.
Consistency and Routine
Why Bedtime Routines Matter for Early Brain DevelopmentJanuary is all about consistency and routine, and one of the most powerful routines families can build starts at bedtime. Young children’s brains grow best when their world feels safe and predictable. A consistent...
A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime
How Connection Builds Your Child’s BrainWhen we think about giving, especially in December, our minds go to toys, clothes, activities, and fun surprises. But the most meaningful gift you can give your child is something they’ll carry long after the holidays end: the...
Thankful Hearts, Calm Days
Thankful Hearts, Calm Days The holidays are full of excitement and sometimes, big feelings. New faces, busy schedules, and changes in routine can be overwhelming for little ones who rely on predictability to feel secure. This season, focus on thankfulness and...
Everyday Spaces are Learning Spaces
Turning Wait Time into Brain Time When we think of “teaching” young children, we often imagine bookshelves, classrooms, or structured playgroups. But here’s the secret: early literacy and learning don’t just happen at school, they happen everywhere, starting at birth....
Preparing for Kindergarten
Ready to Succeed – Learning Starts at Birth (and even before!) As older children return to school this fall, it’s important to remember that our babies and toddlers are “students” too. They may not carry backpacks or line up for recess, but they are learning and...
Your Voice Matters
Your Voice Matters From the moment a baby is born, their brain starts making more than 1 million neural connections every second. One of the most powerful things you can do to support their development? Talk to them. We often hear “read to your baby” (and yes, please...
Quick Brain Boosters
Quick Brain Boosters – Newsletter #2 Now Available Our second edition of the Read Talk Play Every Day newsletter is out - and it’s full of quick, meaningful ways to support your child’s development through play, reading, and connection. You don’t need to carve out...
Launching Our First Newsletter
Everyday Moments Matter We’re thrilled to launch the very first issue of the Read Talk Play Every Day newsletter, a simple, printable tool created just for families in Rock County with children under the age of 5. Why? Because learning begins at birth, and families...