Plant the Seed of Learning

10/01/2022

We are now open for registration! As our website revamps, please use the the former registration page. We are working to add some updates. Thank you for your continued support!

06/20/2021

Happy Father’s Day!!

As Father's Day approaches, take a few minutes to dive into the research behind fatherhood, learn more about the next generation of fathers, and see how our country can best support families during the most crucial time in a child's development: https://bit.ly/3ijmZWG

05/28/2021

Social-emotional learning starts at birth!

Social-emotional wellness is often known as infant mental health by early childhood professionals. In a nutshell, it is developing the capacity to experience and regulate emotions, form secure relationships, and explore and learn.

05/19/2021

If you loved the Number Bots from our last GTSL bag this year, check out these Alpha-Bots!😍

05/03/2021

See below for info about Thrive to Five across Lancaster County!

05/02/2021

The whole family had fun at virtual PTSL/GTSL this school year! Would you help us learn more about what families need by completing a short survey? Click here: - https://mailchi.mp/be70c9d5af4b/updates-from-ptsl-6249621

03/26/2021

Happy ! Building important skills such as empathy, problem solving, emotional regulation, and relationship skills can help give your child a great start! Check out our blog posts on this topic here: https://planttheseedoflearning.org/social-emotional-learning-and-kindergarten-readiness/

And here:

https://planttheseedoflearning.org/developing-social-emotional-skills-through-relationship-building/

Although academic skills such as identifying letters and numbers have traditionally been the hallmarks of what would make a child “Kindergarten Ready”, an increased emphasis on social-emotional learning and competency in a child’s first five years is oftentimes the greatest indicator of future...

03/20/2021

Families in the Cocalico community, check this out and spread the word!👏👏👏

New Cocalico Area Program Embodies ‘It Takes a Village…’ By: Aubree, Fahringer, The Ephrata Review   The Ephrata Review – It’s impossible to overestimate the vital role that parents play in the lives of their children. That’s why a new program now offered in the Cocalico community is of...

03/15/2021

Good to know!! ⬇️

When should you start to for your baby? Around 6-12 months you can start offering your baby a little bit of water (4-8 ounces per day) in an open, sippy, or strawed cup. This helps develop cup drinking skills and familiarity with water. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Recommended-Drinks-for-Young-Children-Ages-0-5.aspx

02/22/2021

Fantastic article about the importance of supporting young children and their families and some strategies to use with your babies and toddlers...about a 5 minute read!

Doctors worry that family stress created by the pandemic may interfere with the brain development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Supporting parents is key.

01/03/2021

Dads rock!!

Dads agree. 3 in 4 dads we surveyed say their lives began when they became a dad.