Zephyrhills Early Learning Academy

09/25/2026

09/05/2026

Sometimes “How was school?” feels like the easiest question to ask, but it can be the hardest one for a child to answer.

Try connection before questions.

Sit beside them. Draw together. Share something about your own day. Ask something specific, like “Who made you laugh today?” or “What surprised you?”

And if they say, “I don’t want to talk,” respect that too.

The goal isn’t to get answers on demand. It’s to help your child learn, “When I talk, my parent makes room for me.”

Listen before teaching. Connection first, conversation follows.

09/05/2026

Our friends in Ms. Raylie’s class wrapped up their ‘All about me’ week by painting their bodies today. Many matched the colors they painted with outfits they were wearing—or chose their favorite outfits they’ve worn before! 👕🎨 We also created ourselves out of food. This week we made ourselves with Play-Doh while strengthening our fine-motor skills, charted our favorite colors, and talked about the people who live in our homes and what makes each of our families special. 🏠❤️