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Resource Topic: Early Childhood Education


Ready for Kindergarten – Replayed!

March 14, 2023  |  Early Learning  |  By Encompass

Each spring, thousands of kids register to begin kindergarten in the fall. While it’s an exciting time for both parents and students, it can also bring up many feelings of uncertainty. “Is my child ready?” “What can I do to help prepare them?” “How will kindergarten be different from preschool?” To help parents and caregivers […]

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Understanding ECEAP

March 10, 2023  |  Preschool, Early Learning  |  By Encompass Early Learning

Encompass provides state-funded early learning services free to eligible families through the Early Child Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP, pronounced E-CAP). The ECEAP program is income-qualifying and takes into consideration family and child circumstances. Income qualifications are based on family size and state median income levels. The ECEAP program is funded by the Washington State […]

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Promoción de la alfabetización temprana con arte, música y movimiento – ¡Repetido!

November 17, 2022  |  ParentChild+, Early Learning  |  By Encompass

La alfabetización temprana es más que simplemente leerle a su hijo, también se trata de involucrar sus sentidos de otras maneras. Gloria Martínez, Especialista Bilingüe en Alfabetización Temprana de Encompass, ofrece algunos consejos sobre cómo incorporar el arte, la música y el movimiento en la lectura con su hijo para promover la alfabetización temprana y […]

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Ready for Kindergarten

April 27, 2022  |  Early Learning  |  By Encompass

Early in April, thousands of kids registered to begin kindergarten in the fall. While it’s an exciting time for both parents and students, it can also bring up many feelings of uncertainty. “Is my child ready?” “What can I do to help prepare them?” “How will kindergarten be different from preschool?” In our latest Parent […]

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Preschool Express

July 29, 2019  |   |  By Encompass

Preschool Express is an early childhood education resource site for teachers and parents of preschoolers. Resources include, curriculum calendars, toddler activities, printable art projects and much more.

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