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Thursday, September 25

Economic Impact of Early Learning | Early Learning

Studies show 7% return on investment Both Governor Chris Gregoire and event chair Charley Bingham quoted a study on the rate of return for early l... Read more →

by Reena Hensley | Comments (0)

Tuesday, October 14

Money Matters | Early Learning

Seems like it's on everyone's mind these days Children's Museum staff often shares articles regarding play, learning, and young children. We look... Read more →

by Reena Hensley | Comments (0)

Wednesday, February 4

What If? | Early Learning

Nurturing the Creative ProcessOur Spring 2009 newsletter features an article "What If? Nurturing the Creative Process". At the Children's... Read more →

by Charles Dorner | Comments (0)

Tuesday, September 1

Learning for Life | Early Learning

Kindergarten Checklist Did you happen to catch the monthly installment of Learning for Life on King 5 on Sunday? I don't watch a lot of tv on the... Read more →

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Wednesday, September 16

Six Simple Literacy Skills | Early Learning

These tips will help even the youngest children Children get ready to read years before they start school. Grown ups can prepare children for read... Read more →

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Thursday, November 5

Creativity Captured in Glass | Early Learning

Creative thoughts and actions happen every minute in a child's life.  Unfettered by adult conventions, children are free to express new idea... Read more →

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Friday, November 13

Learning through Play | Early Learning

Scissor Skills I am always fascinated by the creative ways children attempt to hold, use and manipulate scissors.  As adults, we want to teac... Read more →

by Dave Poole | Comments (0)

Wednesday, December 9

Day Care May Double TV Time For Young Children | Early Learning

In a new study, the amount of television viewed by many young children in child care settings doubles the previous estimates of early childhood... Read more →

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Thursday, December 17

The Play Journey | Early Learning

While I was talking with a mom at our Play to Learn program, she shared her love of the program, which is always wonderful to hear, but she... Read more →

by Dave Poole | Comments (0)

Friday, January 8

Importance of Early Education | Early Learning

Prime Time Dollars invested in early learning reap a bounty of benifits for each child, family, and our state.  This Saturday night, January... Read more →

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