Back to School Season for All Ages
Feel “Back to School” energy no matter your age with these learning resources from the Hillsborough County Public library.
Education
Back to School Lunch Ideas with Jenny P of @LunchBoxMafia
Ease back from the lazy days of summer and set your family up for success with these tips to make packing school lunchboxes a breeze.
“Finding Their Genius” – Music Education in Hillsborough County Public Schools
Music class facilitates social-emotional learning and community while helping kids find their voice and place in the world.
Lifelong Learning Begins With Teachers
Teachers help cultivate curiosity inside and outside of the classroom, fostering a culture of education that extends long after graduation.
Ask the Doctor: How to Help Your Child Mentally Prepare for Back-to-School
Between the pandemic and recent school/mass shootings, here are tips to ease anxiety and help families mentally prepare for back to school.
Ask the Doctor: Appointments, immunizations and more back-to-school tips
Beat the rush and avoid last minute scramble: Here’s what you need to know to prep yourself and your children for the first day of school.
VPK: The Next Best Thing to A Magical Parenting Handbook
Florida offers FREE Voluntary Prekindergarten to all families whose child is four years old by September 1st!
How to Set Up Your Kids Room For Back To School Success
Can you believe back-to-school time is just around the corner? We all know what that means—supplies shopping! But instead of simply stocking your child’s backpack, consider how you can shop for their room in order to decorate with intention. Styling your kids room the right way can contribute to a successful and productive school year….
No Rest for the Referendum in Hillsborough County: See your dollars at work!
Our Hillsborough County education referendum cash is hard at work this summer making major improvements to our schools.
Kids can read to puppies at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s Paw for Literacy program!
There are some amazing ways kids can help the animals at the Humane Society, including reading to puppies with the Paws for Literacy program.
Becoming a Hero for Children: 3 Qualities Early Childhood Educators Must Have
Early childhood educators make a difference in our community. Do you have the qualities of an early educator?
Cool Summer Reading Programs that Make Reading FUN!
We’ve put together a list of some fun ways for your kids to get excited about summer reading no matter what skill level they are.
How to Ease First Day of Kindergarten Fears with Transitional Activities
Regardless of whether your child attends Florida VPK, you should still consider how to transition them for their new kindergarten adventure.
St. Peter Claver Catholic: 130 years of History and Quality Education
In 1893 Sacred Heart Church bought property in Tampa to establish St. Peter Claver for children of the African American community.
Odyssey of the Mind Inspires Creative Thinking
Part performance, part construction and all problem-solving, Odyssey of the Mind is thriving in the Tampa Bay area.
Growing the Head and the Heart: International Baccalaureate in Elementary School
Did you know, Hillsborough County Public Schools offers the International Baccalaureate Program in several elementary and middle schools?
3 Key Benefits Children Find in Early Childhood Education
Early education programs in preschools and family child care homes can help parents prepare their children for kindergarten.
Cyberbullying: A game teaches families how to stay safe online
Now, says the foundation’s program development manager, Laura Marolf, the C.E. Mendez Foundation is taking on a new challenge: cyberbullying.
Appreciating Heart Work: Teacher Appreciation Week 2022
Started in 1984 by the National PTA, May 2-6 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. A time for willingly expressing gratitude to educators.
How A Local Non-Profit is Using Creativity to Boost Brain Development
ELC Pinellas recently celebrated National Crayon Day with a new initiative – the Crayons for Kids Brains Campaign.
