Early Literacy
December 2, 2024
The first years of a child's life are some of the most important to their overall health and development. As a parent, how you approach these years is key. It certainly helps to know the basics of child development and what you can do to help your child reach their full potential. At Edward Street...
November 14, 2024
Parents, teachers, care providers, and lawmakers generally agree on at least one thing: Reading is important for children. When parents read to their children, they can help their kids develop language and vocabulary skills and lay the foundation for them to learn, grow, and thrive long into the...
October 18, 2024
Last month, Edward Street hosted our 13th Annual Day of Play Family Festival at Worcester's Elm Park. Our festival included more than 60 activities and main stage performances. Focused on teaching children essential life skills, these showcased the power of play for learning. This year's festival...
April 17, 2024
Edward Street's 4th annual Children's Art Show is officially underway! By attending this year's art show, "Weaving 1,2,3 — Math, Motor Skills, and Masterpieces," you'll be able to view Worcester preschool students' awe-inspiring weaving masterpieces. You'll also discover how we're able to provide...
January 4, 2024
Most of us – even kids – make new year’s resolutions! Here are some for 2024 that you can help young children keep! I want to make new friends! A child’s wish: This year, I want to make as many new friends as possible! I want to meet new people and for us to spend our days laughing, playing, and...
January 11, 2023
Who wouldn’t want a more flexible brain? How about greater focus? A better memory? Stronger relationships with extended family? Individuals who are bilingual (speaking two or more languages) and biliterate (speaking, writing, and reading in two or more languages) have more active brains, and there...
June 8, 2022
Worcester Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is back with fun programming, activities, and prizes for young children.
September 15, 2021
When you want to spark learning and growth, it helps to have a space that gets young children really fired up.
August 16, 2021
At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues to interrupt children’s most formative years, early education and literacy are more important than ever.
March 16, 2021
Never underestimate the power of a good book. When children fall in love with reading at a young age there are ripple effects throughout their lives.
