Franklin County R-II Parents as Teachers

02/11/2026

If your child is having a meltdown, remember HALTS!

Sometimes it’s hard for little ones to communicate their needs. If we look at the need behind the behavior, it will often help us respond with more patience and support.

02/07/2026

Kindergarten Screening Information. We can't wait to meet our new little Huskies! 🖤💛

01/29/2026

It's not too late to sign up for FREE home visits and/or screenings! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

11/24/2025

A reminder for our families to join us on Tuesday night for Family Reading Night at 6:00 p.m.

11/24/2025

The messy playdate is coming up soon! If you live in the district and have children from 1 through preschool, you're invited to join us. It's a great chance to meet other parents with kiddos the same age!

Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas themed messy playdate! We'll have hot chocolate, activities, and sensory stations for your little one to play with. You must sign up in order to join, so we prepare the right number of supplies.

11/05/2025

Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas themed messy playdate! We'll have hot chocolate, activities, and sensory stations for your little one to play with. You must sign up in order to join, so we prepare the right number of supplies.

10/16/2025

Kindergarten Screening
March 11th

10/16/2025

Great news, we're going to have a Christmas themed messy play date on December 5th! Please scan the QR code or PM me privately to reserve your spot.

PAT Messy Play and Learning Night
December 5th from 5-6:30
Ages 1 through preschool aged

09/16/2025

Family Reading Night
September 30th 6:00 p.m.

08/19/2025

Now is a great time to enroll your little one in Parents as Teachers! We provide free services including developmental screenings, fun activities, parent education, and more. Feel free to scan the QR code or message us to get started!

05/13/2025

This is the last month of the school year, and I’d like to thank everyone who signed up for Parents as Teachers! It’s been a pleasure getting to know everyone.

Children Are the Most Important Work 💛

This beautiful quote reminds us of something we sometimes forget in the hustle of daily life — children are not a distraction from more important work; they are the most important work.

In the early years, the legacy we build isn’t about milestones we hit or tasks we check off. It’s about the connections we foster, the safety we provide, and the love we offer that lets children feel safe, seen, and loved.

Let’s continue to raise children in environments where play is purposeful, where learning is led by curiosity, and where their social-emotional well-being is just as valued as their academic growth.

Because play-based learning isn’t just joyful — it’s essential. Because early childhood development doesn’t wait. Because being present is the most powerful legacy we can offer.

04/17/2025