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MILTON OFFICE: (850) 983-5313
6479 Caroline Street, Suite A, Milton, FL 32570
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - noon
Client Computer Room Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8 to 11 a.m.
Please call for an appointment with
our Client Services Team.
We will take walk-ins in our Milton office but
appointments are recommended.
GULF BREEZE OFFICE
3200 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze FL 32563
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are not currently taking
appointments or walk-ins
at the Gulf Breeze location.
CLICK HERE for early literacy tips for INFANTS
CLICK HERE for early literacy tips for TODDLERS
CLICK HERE for early literacy tips for PRESCHOOLERS
What is Early Literacy?
Early language and literacy (reading and writing) development begins in the first years of life and is closely connected to a child's earliest experience with books and stories. You are your child's first teacher, there are connections (and meaning) between an infant mouthing a book, the book handling behavior of a two year old, and the page turning of a five year old. Looking ahead, the first three years of exploring and playing with books, singing nursery rhymes, listening to stories, recognizing words, and scribbling are truly the building blocks for language and literacy development.
Listed below are tips for talking, signing, reading,
writing and playing with your child at home and
on the go to promote early learning.
