HCPS Early Childhood Programs

Happy Last Day of School, Pre-K Friends! 🚌 ✏️ 💛✨

F***y’s mastering the math hop—one more, one less—using a number line to spot patterns and build number sense.
This hands-on routine helps kids connect counting to operations in a concrete, visual way.

💡Pro tip: Let kids “be the frog” and physically jump along a number line taped to the floor. Instant engagement.
Save this for your small group toolkit 🧰

📚🎉 Temple Terrace Families — You’re Invited!
Join us for a Family Fun Night on Thursday, May 22 at 5:00 PM at Temple Terrace Elementary School!

🧠 Learn reading tips and tools to support your child’s literacy development
🎲 Participate in fun reading games and activities
🍽️ Enjoy a free meal for registered participants
🎁 Don’t miss out on free giveaways!

Hosted by New Worlds Reading and Hillsborough Education Foundation, this event is all about learning, laughing, and celebrating the joy of reading together!

📍 124 Flotto Ave., Temple Terrace, FL 33617
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register!

Learning letter sounds isn’t just about hearing them — it’s about feeling them too! 🧠💬 When kids know what their mouth should look and feel like when saying a sound, it helps build stronger connections for reading and spelling.

In this small group, we’re using visuals to teach the /s/ sound — showing where the tongue goes, how the teeth line up, and what it should sound like. 🐍

📚 This kind of multisensory instruction is a game-changer for early readers!

📚✨ Family Fun Morning at Potter Elementary! ✨📚
Join us Tuesday, May 20 for a fun-filled morning of literacy, learning, and laughter — right after Kindergarten Graduation, which starts promptly at 8:15 AM!

🎉 Enjoy free giveaways, interactive reading games, and helpful tips to support your child’s reading journey
🍽️ Free meal provided
📍 Potter Elementary School – 3224 E. Cayuga St., Tampa, FL

Let’s keep the celebration going and build strong readers together!
🔗 Pre-register now using the QR code

F***y’s been working on her scissor grip and coordination with some snip-worthy art. Cutting isn’t just crafty—it’s crucial for handwriting, dexterity, and independence.
Pro tip: Keep cutting bins in centers all year long.

Freddy’s packing his kindergarten bag! 🧠✨

Celebrate how far your students have come with a “Look How I’ve Grown” bulletin board or Pre-K promotion slideshow. 🎉

📚✨ Start your Monday with some reading fun!

Join us Monday, May 12th at 7:15 AM at Palm River Elementary for a FREE Family Fun Event with New Worlds Reading and the Hillsborough Education Foundation!

🎉 Enjoy:
✔️ A free breakfast for registered families
✔️ Reading games and hands-on activities
✔️ Tips & tools to support your child’s reading journey
✔️ FREE giveaways!

📍 805 Maydell Dr.
💡 Be sure to register here 👉 https://bit.ly/PalmRiverFLN
Let’s grow great readers—together! 💙

You’re invited to Family Literacy Night at Northwest Elementary School!

Join the New Worlds Reading Initiative, Hillsborough Education Foundation, and HCPS for an evening full of fun, learning, and family connection.

🗓 Thursday, May 15, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 16438 Hutchison Rd.

Families will enjoy:
• Free books to take home
• A free meal
• Giveaways
• A build-your-own ice cream bar 🍦

This event is FREE and open to all families. Let’s build a love of reading—together!

👉 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/NorthwestFLN

💖 Show this post some love if you agree that PreK teachers are the best! 💖

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from Paige the Literacy Bus and F***y the Frog! 🌟 They are out here spreading some serious love for our incredible PreK teachers, who inspire and shape the future every single day. 💚

Let’s keep the love going! Like, share, and tag a PreK teacher who makes a difference in the lives of their students. Together, let’s celebrate the heart of early learning! 👏💛

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You’re invited to Family Literacy Night at Forest Hills Elementary, hosted by the New Worlds Reading Initiative, Hillsborough Education Foundation, and HCPS! 📚✨

Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM for an afternoon of family fun focused on building early literacy skills and creating a love of reading at home.

Families will enjoy:
• Free books to take home 📖
• A free meal 🍽
• Giveaways 🎁
• A build-your-own ice cream bar 🍦

This event is free and open to all families—don’t miss it!

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ForrestHillsFLN