Activities For at Home: Keeping It Positive
When children have challenging behavior or are not following directions, we need to provide them with guidance. We want to let them know what they are doing is not permissible or that we need them to follow instructions.
PAASSS and Grundy/Kendall ROE Host Regional Listening Session Focused on Early Childhood Education
On October 17, 2024, the Plano Area Alliance Supporting Student Success (PAASSS) and the Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education (ROE) held a successful Regional Listening Session that brought together close to 50 local leaders from the early childhood education and care sectors, along with several elected officials for meaningful discussions about the future of early childhood education in Illinois.
Early Childhood Senate Committee Spokesperson Visits P.H. Miller Elementary School
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, P.H. Miller Elementary School was honored to host Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin for a visit. Senator Rezin currently serves as the Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Early Childhood Education Committee as well as being a member of the Senate Executive, Education, Energy and Public Utilities, and Health and Human Services committees.
Fun in Everyday Moments
Strengthen the connections with your child by focusing on playful interactions. This is a bit different than just thinking about playing with your child.
Help Your Child Develop Routines
Routines for sleep, meals, homework, chores, and play can provide stability for young learners. What might seem like a simple routine to you may be a source of comfort and accomplishment for your child. Having routines at home may also help your child get better at following routines at school.
Encouraging Your Child
Encourage your child to develop confidence and better behavior. PAASSS offers many tips and examples in this article.
Plano Area Chamber Spotlights PAASSS
On August 16, 2024 the Plano Area Chamber did a "spotlight" article on PAASSS and the important work we do to support our surrounding community. The article included an interview with Chairperson Laurel Mateyka that appears on their Facebook page.
A Story of Collaboration and Transitions for Multilingual Children
P.H. Miller School, Plano Early Learning and PAASSS were featured in the July 2024 WIDA Focus Bulletin. The article showcases how educators, families and community members reflect and collaborate to promote equitable transitions for multilingual children in PreK–3. Reflections and advice from our educators is featured throughout.
Business in Action Student Turns Intern for PAASSS
Taylor Headley has been a creative, enthusiastic, and innovative intern for our community collaboration over the last 8 months. She began working with PAASSS as a student at NIU in Fall 2023 when PAASSS was selected as a sponsor for the Business in Action course in which she was enrolled.
Activities for At Home: Summer Activities
Summer activities for kids should be fun. Here is a list of our favorites.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a literacy program founded by the legendary Dolly Parton whose father could not read. This initiative is dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children from birth to age five.
How to Give Clear Directions
“Why do I have to repeat myself time and again?” “Why won’t she listen to me?” Listening and following directions are important skills young children must learn.