Ferst Readers wants every child to have the best start in life - and nothing helps a baby's brain develop more than exposure to rich language and loving interactions. This program allows for all children under the age of 5 in Dallas, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin counties to receive a free book each month. These books are delivered directly to the child’s home. 

Register your child/children for this free program here: www.ferstreaders.org/texas

Learn more about Ferst Readers here: www.ferstreaders.org

Learn more about Once Upon a Month here: www.unitedwaydallas.org/programs/once-upon-a-month

You can make a financial contribution to Ferst Readers here to support their work: www.ferst-readers-inc.networkforgood.com/projects/149522-donate-now

Learn more about about the Baby Book Bag program at Dallas Regional Medical Center here: 

https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=919498353549121&id=100064668940369

Learn more about Dallas Regional Medical Center here: https://dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com/

Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s LENA Start groups here: https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start

Learn more about ChildCareGroup here: https://childcaregroup.org/

All children under the age of five in Dallas county can sign up to receive a free book each month through Ferst Readers. Families can sign up for Ferst Readers here: https://ferstreaders.org/texas

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

We hope you will join us at the 2024 Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo! The event will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Town East Mall. 

*In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors at Poteet High School. 

Learn more about the Read Play Talk Festival & Community Expo here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/HCgnymuZmt5WXPpd/

Learn more about the Mesquite Chamber of Commerce here:

www.mesquitechamber.com

You can contact Alexander via the information below: Email - alexander@mesquitechamber.com Phone - 972-285-0211

Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s Career & Technical Education Opportunities here:
https://www.facebook.com/CTEMesquiteISD

https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/academics/cte

Learn more about Read Play Talk here:

www.readplatytalk.com

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Listen to previous episodes of the Read Play Talk Podcast with Emma McDonald

Episode 16: 21 Million Pages

Episode 33: Mesquite ISD Library Share Card

Learn more about Little Readers and find details on all Mesquite ISD Little Readers groups at:

www.readplaytalk.com/littlereaders

Ferst Readers is a program funded by United Way and the Boone Family Foundation that provides free books for children in Dallas county each month until the child turns 5 years old. Learn more and sign up for Ferst Readers at:

https://ferstreaders.org/texas

Learn more about ReadyRosie by attending a Little Readers group at a campus near you!

Follow campuses close to you to see when upcoming Little Readers groups are taking place!

Find all Read Play Talk Podcast episodes on Podcasts.com, Apple Podcasts, and on readplaytalk.com/podcast

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

LENA Start is a free parent education program for families with children under the age of three. Throughout 8-weekly sessions, families will learn how simply talking more with their child will help to build their brain and set them up for success in school and beyond. 

Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s fall LENA Start groups at www.readplaytalk.com/lenastart

Learn more about the LENA Device at www.lena.org/technolog

Go back and listen to previous Read Play Talk Podcast episodes on LENA Start at www.readplaytalk.com/podcast

Episode 18: Interview with LENA Start Participant Chandra Courtney

Episode 21: Interview with Brittaney Robinson from the LENA Foundation

Episode 32: LENA Start on Campuses with Veronica Armendariz

If you have any questions or would like to sign up for a LENA Start group, call 972-882-5463 or email TFuentes2@mesquiteisd.org

Follow LENA Start on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LENAStartMISD

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Learn more about the Balch Springs Public Library by visiting their website and Facebook Page:

BSPL Website: https://www.cityofbalchsprings.com/175/Library-Learning-Center

BSPL Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BalchSpringsLibrary

Learn more about Family Place Libraries here: https://www.familyplacelibraries.org/

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalk TX

Learn more about Angela on her website: www.angelahendersonsmith.com

Check out Angela’s three books!

Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree: Linked here

Isaac and Izzy’s Tree House: Linked here

Isaac and Izzy’s Magical Maples: Linked here

Check out programs offered at the Mesquite Public Library and the Balch Springs Public Library.

Link to Mesquite Public Library

Link to Balch Springs Public Library

Here are some of Angela’s favorite activities to do with kids:

-Read The Apple Doll by Elisa Kleven and then have your child make their own apple doll

-Read books that incorporate food and then share that food with your child. This is a great activity to pair with Angela’s books!

-Incorporate nature with the books that you read with your child

-Find stuffed animals that match characters in books you are reading

Learn more about the Mesquite ISD Family Engagement Center at their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/misdfamily

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

We hope that you and your family will join us for our 6th annual Read Play Talk Fair!

2024 Read Play Talk Fair Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/348515771474832

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Five Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Children-Secret-Effectively/dp/0802412858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14ZAWTGZ7MESN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bdIC7nSVXVXwwF9F4ZinpC-yuOAqUSddQvG1b_XY4ucvwsaAbQHDzpYvAmhjopG6Lo2fPM9vWRS_0fpOXERv1ZvlkTpP33LJvO-qXx6rmTtMTXlGwOAkqdf6-xWFHoSPhTzdSoBOhhyo-0H_cgOGPpMLzYNk9-SOG2tNXp178F2W0FkRPjRUssuIiJF6d1tRw30jUmtaeWF2FMprnvpezF8sL4GroE902Cgd2bmZKws.uxnyBInzEw15jAGXZJO9gZksBYthS9QB7Pm2WEevImo&dib_tag=se&keywords=five+love+languages+of+children&qid=1707930142&sprefix=five+love+languages+of+children%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1

The five love languages are words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.

Love & Logic: https://www.loveandlogic.com/

Link to previous episodes of the Read Play Talk Podcast with Kelly Smith:

Episode 10: Love & Logic - https://www.podcasts.com/the-readplaytalk-podcast-f47c21140/episode/Episode-10-Love-Logic-Interview-with-Kelly-Smith-3e20

Episode 36: Finding Sunshine on Summer Days - 

https://www.podcasts.com/the-readplaytalk-podcast-f47c21140/episode/episode-36-finding-sunshine-on-summer-days-with-kelly-smith

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Learn more about the Family Engagement Center by calling 972-882-7771 or by checking out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/misdfamily

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

We hope you’ll join us for this year’s Read Play Talk Festival! The event will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 11:00am-2:00pm at Town East Mall. 

View more about this event on the Read Play Talk Festival Facebook Event Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/203333969427831

Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s CTE Programs here:

https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/academics/cte

Follow Mesquite ISD’s CTE Department on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CTEMesquiteISD

https://www.instagram.com/ctemesquiteisd/

For ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home, follow Read Play Talk on social media!

Facebook: @readplaytalk

Instagram: @readplaytalk

Twitter: @readplaytalktx

Learn more about the Balch Springs Animal Shelter here: https://www.cityofbalchsprings.com/151/Animal-Services

Learn more about Read Play Talk’s partnership with the Balch Springs Animal Shelter here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6trQAmeR1Q

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Learn more about Child Find here: https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/sped/child-find

Learn more about the Mesquite ISD Special Education department here: https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/sped

Learn more about the district’s deaf education program here: https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/sped/deaf-education

Learn more about The Warren Center here: https://thewarrencenter.org/

Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s LENA Start program here: https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start

Follow Read Play Talk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Click here to learn more about the Hand Brain Model that Amanda describes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRmnVmELMn8

Raising Boys and Girls Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-boys-girls/id1366344369

Big Little Feelings Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/biglittlefeelings/

Belly Breathe with Elmo video on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mZbzDOpylA

But Me Wait with Cookie Monster on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PnbKL3wuH4

Move Your Mood! by Brenda Miles - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=move+your+mood+brenda&crid=3NR92GQY3AFGO&sprefix=move+your+mood+brenda+%2Caps%2C104&ref=nb_sb_noss

Breathing Makes it Better by Christopher Willard - https://www.amazon.com/Breathing-Makes-Better-Feelings-Between/dp/1611804698/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DTHC0TP49CWD&keywords=breathing+makes+it+better&qid=1687813339&sprefix=breathing+makes+it+better%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

The Way I Feel by Janan Cain - https://www.amazon.com/Way-I-Feel-Janan-Cain/dp/1641604980/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22O254PIIH7ON&keywords=the+way+i+feel&qid=1687813368&sprefix=the+way+i+feel%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1

The Way I Act by Steve Metzger -

Follow ReadPlayTalk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readplaytalk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readplaytalk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadPlayTalkTX

Check out more info on

Check out Kelly on Episode 10 of the ReadPlayTalk Podcast where she talks more about Love & Logic. Listen here!

Click here to learn more about Love & Logic.

Follow ReadPlayTalk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readplaytalk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readplaytalk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadPlayTalkTX

Check out more info on

www.ReadPlayTalk.com

Click here to learn more about ChildCareGroup. 

Click here to learn more about ChildCareGroup's early childhood centers. 

Click here to learn more about ChildCareGroup's childcare assistance programs. 

Click here to learn more about ChildCareGroup's home-based program. 

Follow ReadPlayTalk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Check out more info on www.ReadPlayTalk.com

Learn more about this year’s RPT Fair here: https://www.facebook.com/events/766342961772313

Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Credit Union of Texas, the first 600 students to attend the event will receive a free ReadPlayTalk/Credit Union of Texas tote! 

2023 ReadPlayTalk Fair

Saturday, March 25

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Adult and student volunteers are needed to ensure that this event runs smoothly! If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s ReadPlayTalk Fair, please fill out the form at the link below:

https://forms.gle/HGBi5heZrcH8NNDKA

See you there!

For more information on Mesquite ISD’s Library Services, click the link below:
https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/library-services

For more information on the Mesquite ISD Library Share Card, click the link below:
https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/library-services/mesquitereads

For more information on the Mesquite Public Library, click the link below:

https://www.cityofmesquite.com/454/Library

For more information on the Balch Springs Library-Learning Center, click the link below:

https://www.balchspringslibrary.org/

Follow us on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

LENA Start is a free ten-week parent education program that teaches parents and caregivers how simply talking more with their child will help to develop the child’s brain and set them up for success.

Learn more about LENA Start in Mesquite ISD here: https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start

LENA Start will be offered at the following MISD elementary schools in Spring 2023: Henrie, Hodges, Lawrence, Mackey, McKenzie, Porter, Seabourn, and Tisinger.

Follow LENA Start in Mesquite ISD on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/LENAStartMISD

Be social with ReadPlayTalk!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk

Learn more at our event Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/3246455995591659

Be social with us!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readplaytalk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readplaytalk/

To learn more about Mesquite ISD’s LENA Start Program, click here:
https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start

For ReadPlayTalk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home:
Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk
Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk
Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Learn more about Mesquite Parks and Recreation here: https://www.cityofmesquite.com/214/Parks-Recreation

Learn more about ReadPlayTalk here: https://www.readplaytalk.com/

Follow ReadPlayTalk on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk together at home!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readplaytalk

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk  

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Dr. Audrey Robinson’s YouTube Videos:

Setting Limits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijmgbkdxrVc&t=1s

Giving Choices (Part 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUflCbejN1w&t=1s

Giving Choices (Part 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QP7Or4ypW4

Mesquite ISD Ages & Stages Videos

Infants to 12 months: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyGW1S9Gc74

1 year to 2 year olds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJn9r7446QE&t=4s

Follow us on social media for ideas on how to read, play, and talk with your kids!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk 

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk    

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

The Mesquite ISD Family Support Center offers free counseling services for MISD students and their families. Call (972) 882-7776 to learn more. 

Watch Dr. Audrey Robinson’s YouTube video on limit setting here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijmgbkdxrVc

“When a child is drowning, don’t teach him how to swim.” -Gary Landreth

Guidelines when setting limits:

-Limits are not punitive

-Deliver the limit calmly

-It is up to the child decide if they will obey the set limits

-Parents must consistently implement the limits

Criteria for when limits are needed:

-Is this necessary? 

-Can I consistently enforce this limit? 

-If I don’t set this limit, can I allow this behavior to happen consistently? 

How to set limits (ACT):

Acknowledge the feeling

Communicate the limit

Target the alternative

You can learn more about LENA here: https://www.lena.org/

Learn more about LENA’s Technology here: https://www.lena.org/technology/

Do you have a child under the age of three and are interested in participating in our Spring 2022 LENA Start groups? New groups will start in February! 

Click here to get more information on Mesquite ISD's upcoming LENA Start Groups: https://www.readplaytalk.com/lena-start

You can also email LParis@mesquiteisd.org or call 972-882-5277 to get more information

Be sure to follow ReadPlayTalk on social media!

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk      

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk       

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

2021 ReadPlayTalk Festival

Saturday, October 30

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Town East Mall

(in the parking lot under the Mall’s main marquee)

Find more information on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/216323653889508

Follow us on our social media accounts

Facebook: @ReadPlayTalk

Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk

Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

www.ReadPlayTalk.com

Mesquite Public Library Website - https://www.cityofmesquite.com/454/Library

STEM Kits are available to be picked up each week at the Main and North Branch of the Mesquite Public Library. 

Mesquite Public Library has free Wifi and hotspots that can be checked out at the Main and North Branch of the Mesquite Public Library.

READsquared for Mesquite Public Library - http://mesquitelibrary.readsquared.com/

READsquared for Mesquite ISD - https://www.mesquiteisd.org/academics/library-services/mesquite-reads

Pop Ups at the Park with the ReadPlayTalk Bus

Saturday, July 10

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

KidsQuest Park

1625 Gross Rd

Mesquite, TX 75149

Tuesday, July 20

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

City Lake Park

101 Holley Park Dr
Mesquite, TX 75149

Sarah’s Favorite Books:

Mesquite Reads was created to build a sense of community among readers within Mesquite. 

Follow Mesquite Reads on Facebook here. 

Learn more about Mesquite ISD’s Summer Reading Program here. 

The Mesquite ISD Library Services department has set a goal for the entire district to read 21 million pages during 2021! Learn more about how you can contribute towards this goal here. 

Learn more about the Mesquite Public Library here. 

Emma’s Favorite Children’s Books:
How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López 

That is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen 

Amari and the Night Brothers by A. A. Alston 

Glow Kids by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras

https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250146550/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3LA9WXXZPPTRO&dchild=1&keywords=glow+kids+how+screen+addiction+is+hijacking+our+kids&qid=1619457985&sprefix=glow+kids%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3

-Nearly half of all children under the age of 8 have their own tablet. 

-Children under 8 years old spend an average of 2 hours per day on screens (not including TV). 

-Children between 8-18 spend 7.5 hours a day on screens. 

Effects of too much screen time in children: behavioral problems, lack of sleep, increase in childhood obesity, increased violence, developmental delays, phantom swiping, and screen addiction. 

Benefits of less screen time in children: increased creativity in children, better behavior, stronger family bonds, and developmental progress in kids. 

3 Steps to Stop Screen Addiction

1. Remind yourself that you are the parent

2. Make some kind of change in your child's screen time

3. Reflect on your own screen time and adjust

Glow Kids by Dr. Nicholas Kardaras
https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250146550/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3LA9WXXZPPTRO&dchild=1&keywords=glow+kids+how+screen+addiction+is+hijacking+our+kids&qid=1619457985&sprefix=glow+kids%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3

Reset Your Child’s Brain
https://www.amazon.com/Reset-Your-Childs-Brain-Screen-Time/dp/1608682846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QOV3X31ZAKRW&dchild=1&keywords=reset+your+childs+brain&qid=1619466626&sprefix=reset+your+child%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

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The mission of Puzzle Piece Kids is to enhance the lives of children and teens by helping them find their voice and giving them the confidence to use it. PPK's speech therapy prepares children and teens to successfully participate within their home, school, and community.
Children learn so much from their parents and from conversations in general. Through talk, kids gain the confidence that they need to express themselves. This empowers them to go into the community and communicate with the different individuals that they come into contact with. The importance of talk can be communicated simply by leading by example. 
Talking with children allows for both parties to ENGAGE in conversation. Asking questions encourages back and forth conversations. 
Mesquite ISD will be introducing LENA Start to the Mesquite community in the summer of 2021! LENA Start focuses on the language development of a child by teaching and empowering parents to better communicate with their child.
To learn more about LENA Start, head over to www.readplaytalk.com
Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms for updates!
Facebook: @ReadPlayTalkInstagram: @ReadPlayTalkTwitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

Mesquite ISD’s Leadership and Empowerment Team
https://www.mesquiteisd.org/community/leadership-empowerment

10 Tips for Talk and Teaching Kids about Race
https://www.embracerace.org/resources/teaching-and-talking-to-kids

Recommendations from Mesquite ISD on books that promote equity

https://www.smore.com/fgk63-let-s-learn

What Are Mirrors and Windows? 

https://www.weareteachers.com/mirrors-and-windows/

So you want to talk about race? by Ijeoma Oluo
https://www.amazon.com/You-Want-Talk-About-Race/dp/1580056776

The LET’s Talk Podcast
https://www.podcasts.com/lets-talk--742250b63

Hear Kelly Smith on The Witty & Gritty Podcast at the link below
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-60-how-to-change-behavior-kelly-smith-soyb/id1469847778?i=1000486523579

Love and Logic main website
https://www.loveandlogic.com

Check the Mesquite ISD Community Ed website for future classes taught by Kelly Smith
https://www.communityedclasses.org/

The 3 Main Rules of Love & Logic

1. Take care of yourself

2. Share control by giving choices

3. Let the consequence of the choice teach the lesson

The 5-4-3-2-1 Method

Name 5 things you can see Name 4 things you can hear Name 3 things you can feel Name 2 things you can smell Name 1 thing you can...

The Family Support Center is a resource center for all Mesquite ISD students and their families. It is a partnership with Texas A&M Commerce and Mesquite ISD. You can find more information about the Family Support Center at this website - https://www.mesquiteisd.org/resources-services/counseling-services/misd-family-support-center

“Play is the young child’s natural language.” - Dr. Audrey Robinson

“Play is often talked about as if it were relief from serious learning, but for kids it IS serious learning.” -Mr. Rogers

Dr. Robinsons recommends at least once a week for 30 minutes have a designated play team, and allow the child to lead during that time. 

“I think it’s really important for kids to be able to play by themselves… they don’t always need to be entertained by a TV, tablet, or a device, or a sibling or a parent. We need our kids to look inside themselves and be able to come up with ways to entertain themselves and then later on that play builds that skill of problem solving too.” -Dr. Audrey Robinson

“Playing doesn’t always equal out to something symbolic, even if it looks like that on the surface.” - Dr. Audrey Robinson

Three things that you can pay attention to when your child plays:

1. Repetition: How much your child is playing out a specific task or scenario over and over. 

2. Intensity: Notice when there are changes in the way that your child plays.

3. Context: Playing out a scenario similar to an experience that he/she has had. 

“Kids experience the same depth and complexity of emotions as we do, they just don’t always have the coping skills or the ways to talk it out like we do.” -Dr. Audrey Robinson

Audrey’s YouTube Video - The Power of Truly Seeing Your Child

Here are some links and notes that might be helpful!

MISD 3 year-old PreK Program Enrollment and Info - https://www.mesquiteisd.org/academics/prek3
MISD 4 year-old PreK Program Enrollment and Info - https://www.mesquiteisd.org/academics/prek
MISD ESL/Bilingual Info - https://www.mesquiteisd.org/resources-services/bilingualesl-program

Why is PreK important? - http://www.urbanchildinstitute.org/resources/policy-briefs/pre-k-matters

Tips for making virtual learning a positive experience - https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/08/06/covid-19-tips-parents-successful-online-learning-virtual-classes-zoom/3303918001/

School Supply Caddy Example - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/88383211426029547/

Daily Declarations Video - https://www.facebook.com/readplaytalk/videos/676877733175697

ReadPlayTalk Social Media Accounts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readplaytalk
Instagram: @ReadPlayTalk
Twitter: @ReadPlayTalkTX

www.readplaytalk.com

Resources mentioned in Episode 7:

Town East Mall Drive-In Movies - https://www.towneastmall.com/en/events/drive-in-movies.html
ReadPlayTalk Story Times - every second and fourth Wednesday at 11:00 AM on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/readplaytalk
Mesquite Reads - https://www.facebook.com/MesquiteReads/
Storyline Online - https://www.storylineonline.net/

Find updates from Mesquite ISD on the 2020-2021 school year here - https://www.mesquiteisd.org/school-basics/return-to-school-2020-21