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Instead of asking...❌ "Did you have fun?"Try asking...✨ "What made you smile today?"✨ "Tell me about something new you l...
08/31/2026

Instead of asking...

❌ "Did you have fun?"

Try asking...

✨ "What made you smile today?"
✨ "Tell me about something new you learned."
✨ "What was your favorite part?"

Open-ended questions build language, confidence, and critical thinking—and they often lead to the best conversations.

💬 What's your favorite question to ask your child after school or daycare?

Children flourish when they know someone believes in them.Your encouragement today becomes their confidence tomorrow.💛 W...
08/28/2026

Children flourish when they know someone believes in them.

Your encouragement today becomes their confidence tomorrow.

💛 Who helped you believe in yourself when you were growing up? Share their name below and celebrate the people who make a lasting difference.

Imagine wanting to work—but being unable to find child care.For more than half of Virginia families with young children,...
08/26/2026

Imagine wanting to work—but being unable to find child care.

For more than half of Virginia families with young children, that's a reality.

A child care desert means there aren't enough licensed child care providers to meet the needs of local families.

Access to quality child care isn't just about convenience—
it's about opportunity.

💬 Why do you think access to child care is so important for our communities?

Source: Center for American Progress

Today we celebrate the progress made toward equality while recognizing there's still work to do.When women have equitabl...
08/26/2026

Today we celebrate the progress made toward equality while recognizing there's still work to do.

When women have equitable opportunities to learn, lead, work, and thrive, children, families, and communities thrive too.

Here's to creating a future where every girl grows up believing there are no limits to what she can achieve. 💜

Tag a woman who inspires you every day.

Every encouraging word.Every high five.Every "I'm proud of you."Those moments matter.Tag someone who's been a champion f...
08/25/2026

Every encouraging word.
Every high five.
Every "I'm proud of you."

Those moments matter.

Tag someone who's been a champion for a child. 💛

Listening is a skill that grows with practice!💡 Parent Tip for Ages 3–5Turn everyday moments into fun games:🎵 "Touch you...
08/24/2026

Listening is a skill that grows with practice!

💡 Parent Tip for Ages 3–5
Turn everyday moments into fun games:
🎵 "Touch your nose, then clap twice!"
🟡 "Find something yellow."
📦 "Put the blocks in the basket."

Simple games strengthen listening, memory, and attention—all important kindergarten skills.

What's your child's favorite game?

Play isn't a break from learning—it's one of the most important ways children learn.What's your child's favorite way to ...
08/21/2026

Play isn't a break from learning—
it's one of the most important ways children learn.

What's your child's favorite way to play?

One of the best ways to prepare children for kindergarten is... routine!Try practicing:🕒 Morning routines🎒 Packing a bac...
08/20/2026

One of the best ways to prepare children for kindergarten is... routine!

Try practicing:
🕒 Morning routines
🎒 Packing a backpack
🍎 Eating lunch independently
📚 Reading before bed

Small routines create big confidence.

More tips:
www.firstsparkva.org/parents/starting-kindergarten

Every "why?" is an opportunity to learn.Let's celebrate curiosity—and encourage children to keep asking questions.💬 What...
08/19/2026

Every "why?" is an opportunity to learn.

Let's celebrate curiosity—and encourage children to keep asking questions.

💬 What's the funniest question your child has ever asked?

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23606

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