HCPS Early Childhood Programs

Happy Last Day of School, Pre-K Friends! 🚌 ✏️ 💛✨

F***y’s mastering the math hop—one more, one less—using a number line to spot patterns and build number sense.
This hands-on routine helps kids connect counting to operations in a concrete, visual way.

💡Pro tip: Let kids “be the frog” and physically jump along a number line taped to the floor. Instant engagement.
Save this for your small group toolkit 🧰

Learning letter sounds isn’t just about hearing them — it’s about feeling them too! 🧠💬 When kids know what their mouth should look and feel like when saying a sound, it helps build stronger connections for reading and spelling.

In this small group, we’re using visuals to teach the /s/ sound — showing where the tongue goes, how the teeth line up, and what it should sound like. 🐍

📚 This kind of multisensory instruction is a game-changer for early readers!

You’re invited to Family Literacy Night at Northwest Elementary School!

Join the New Worlds Reading Initiative, Hillsborough Education Foundation, and HCPS for an evening full of fun, learning, and family connection.

🗓 Thursday, May 15, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 16438 Hutchison Rd.

Families will enjoy:
• Free books to take home
• A free meal
• Giveaways
• A build-your-own ice cream bar 🍦

This event is FREE and open to all families. Let’s build a love of reading—together!

👉 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/NorthwestFLN