Learning Connections

08/16/2026

It is not National Dyslexia month but it is Lily Mae Stahlman month

08/15/2026

This little girl is all grown up now and off to Cornell University and one day the White House ❤️

08/12/2026

Did you know the best reading instruction doesn't rely on just one way of learning?

Multisensory reading instruction engages visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic pathways at the same time, helping students build stronger connections for reading success.

By seeing it 👀, hearing it 👂, saying it 🗣️, and writing or moving through it ✍️, beginning and struggling readers can:
✅ Strengthen decoding skills
✅ Improve spelling accuracy
✅ Build long-term memory and retention
✅ Increase reading confidence

This evidence-based approach helps students move beyond memorization to truly understanding how language works.

Every child can learn to read with the right instruction. 💙

08/07/2026

Building smooth, confident movement starts from the inside out. Through targeted, play-based sensory integration, LifeSkills strengthens a child’s internal "body map"- their brain's understanding of balance, spatial orientation, and joint awareness. As sensory processing improves, movement naturally shifts from clumsy or hesitant to fluid and instinctual. Trust LifeSkills to help your child navigate everyday motor tasks with greater precision, ease, and confidence.

Visit now- https://www.lifeskillscenter.com/lifeskills-sensory-neurodevelopmental-movement-program

08/03/2026

On the fence about letting your child play Roblox? Here is a chart that might help.

Happy Parenting,

Officer Gomez

07/30/2026

07/20/2026

Ever wonder if your preschooler's pencil grasp is "normal"? The transition from an immature, whole-hand grasp at age 3 to a more functional, mature grip by age 4 is a major developmental journey! But remember, true pencil control grows from a strong foundation of gross motor skills, bilateral coordination, and hand strength. Forget the pressure of perfect penmanship—play is the real work of childhood! 🎨 Want to know how to support your child’s development at home?

Comment "READINESS" below, and I'll send you the link to our complete School Readiness Skills Guide!

07/13/2026

📢 Step Up for Students Reminder!

⏰ Don't miss the July 15 enrollment deadline!

This deadline applies to students using:
✅ Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO)
✅ Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship
✅ Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA)

Students whose enrollment is finalized by July 15 are eligible to receive Quarter 1 (Q1) funding on September 1, provided all required enrollment verification and parent invoice approvals have been completed.

If you're still completing your enrollment, now is the time to make sure everything is submitted and approved.

For complete eligibility requirements and the latest updates, visit Step Up For Students: https://www.stepupforstudents.org/