A child from a low-income family hears an average of eight million fewer words per year than a child ... By the time a child enters kindergarten, this language gap may be irreversible.

Use words around feelings and emotions ... “The first three days of school is when our kindergarten teachers really get to know families so they can best support them. Then, that first day ...

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools will host kindergarten kickoff events beginning in March to help families and their young ones prepare for the 2024-25 school year. The events are set for 6-7:30 p.m ...