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Early Learners & CLSD
Early Learners & CLSD
The ND Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant (CLSD) is a federal grant which aims to improve the literacy skills of disadvantaged children from Birth through Grade 12. For more information visit the NDDPI site.
What does that mean for the Community of Grafton? We are using these grant funds to help promote literacy in our schools and community. We are partnering with community businesses to help spread the importance of literacy for our youngest Grafton residents.
If you would like more information on the grant, please contact Jackie Midgarden, Grant Coordinator
80% of a child’s brain is formed between birth and age 3
*www.reachoutandread.org
Preliminary Pre-School Registration
Preliminary Pre-School Registration
How to Support Learning at Home
How to Support Learning at Home
*ND DPI
Family and Community Guides
The Family & Community Guides are made for anyone who wants to support students' learning, even if they’re not education experts. These guides give a clear picture of what students will learn at each grade level, including what happens in the classroom and how you can help with learning at home.
The guides are sorted by grade, with separate ones for Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12). They are available in PDF format, so you can easily print them out and share them with family and friends. They are designed to match the North Dakota Content Standards.
Early Learning Events
Early Learning Events
Early Learning SUMMER Events
Early Learning SUMMER Events
GPS School to Home Resources
GPS School to Home Resources
Take Home Kits
Pre-school Take Home Kits are sent home in the fall of the school year and include engaging and educational resources designed to extend learning beyond the classroom and into the home environment. Each kit contains a selection of activities, materials, and resources tailored to support children's development across various domains, including literacy, numeracy, creativity, and social-emotional skills. With a focus on age-appropriate content and interactive learning experiences, the Take Home Kit provides parents and caregivers with the tools they need to actively engage their child in meaningful learning opportunities outside of school hours. From hands-on activities and games to storybooks and learning guides, the kit offers a diverse range of materials to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and promote positive interactions between children and their caregivers. By fostering a strong connection between home and school, the Pre-school Take Home Kit empowers families to play an active role in their child's early education journey, laying a solid foundation for future academic success
Intro & Fine Motor Resources - Made with Clipchamp_1706206036250.mp4Kit & Activity Introduction
READ ALOUDS
Read alouds are important for several reasons:
Language Development: Reading aloud exposes children to a rich and diverse vocabulary, helping them develop language skills. Hearing words pronounced and used in context enhances their understanding of language structure and grammar.
Cognitive Development: Read alouds stimulate children's imagination and critical thinking skills. They learn to make connections between the story and their own experiences, predict what might happen next, and analyze characters and plot.
Literacy Skills: Hearing stories read aloud helps children develop phonemic awareness, which is the ability to hear and manipulate sounds in words, a crucial skill for learning to read. It also introduces them to concepts of print, such as left-to-right progression and understanding that words carry meaning.
Emotional Development: Reading aloud can evoke a range of emotions in children, helping them develop empathy and emotional intelligence. They learn to recognize and understand different emotions, as well as how to cope with them.
Bonding and Connection: Reading aloud provides valuable opportunities for bonding between children and caregivers. It fosters a sense of closeness and security, and creates positive associations with reading and learning.
Read Alouds - Made with Clipchamp_1706206910597.mp4Read alouds play a vital role in children's development, supporting their language, cognitive, literacy, emotional, and social skills while nurturing a love for books and learning.
Preschool Kit Video.mp4Handwriting Without Tears Information
Handwriting Without Tears is our handwriting curriculum and program. It was developed by occupational therapist Jan Olsen and designed to make learning to write easy and fun for children. The program uses a multisensory approach to teach letter formation and handwriting skills, focusing on creating clear and legible handwriting. It emphasizes a developmental approach, starting with building foundational skills such as proper pencil grip and letter formation, and progressing to more advanced writing skills as children develop.
Teaching Proper Crayon Grip
Writing Name Using Wet Dry Try
Waterford at Home
Waterford at Home
WaterfordUsing Waterford at home brings the benefits of personalized early learning directly to your child's fingertips. With engaging and interactive activities tailored to their individual needs, Waterford helps children develop essential literacy and math skills in a fun and effective way. Whether through interactive games, stories, or songs, Waterford's adaptive technology ensures that your child receives targeted instruction that meets them at their current level and gently guides them to the next stage of learning. With easy access to the Waterford platform from home, parents can support their child's educational journey while fostering a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.
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