‘Building Blocks’ will put focus on young children

by | June 26, 2014

Home 9 Early Care and Education 9 ‘Building Blocks’ will put focus on young children ( Page 18 )

The Marshfield News Herald and Stevens Point Journal launched a ten part series last week on the importance of early childhood education.

Click this link to access the videos

Here is the full schedule:

June 18: Seeking quality child care

June 25: Language development and early literacy

July 2: 39 Weeks campaign and prenatal health

July 9: Reading with kids

July 16: Family-friendly businesses and best practices

July 23: Developmental screenings and “What Every Child Needs”

July 30: Start Right services

Aug. 6: Parenting resources

Aug. 13: Public policies that support young children

Aug. 20: Series wrap-up and what you can do

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