Parents as Teachers Day — November 8th
From a baby’s first smile to a child’s first question, learning begins at home.
Every shared moment — talking, reading, or playing — helps children grow smarter, more confident, and deeply connected to the world around them. At Capital Area Healthy Start, we celebrate the powerful role parents play in shaping their children’s futures. You don’t need special training — just love, patience, and everyday moments that make a lasting impact.
Everyday Ways to Teach at Home
You teach every day — often without even realizing it!
Here are a few simple, meaningful ways to turn daily moments into learning opportunities:
- Talk and listen: Describe what you’re doing, ask questions, and encourage your child’s curiosity.
- Read together daily: Even 10 minutes of reading strengthens imagination, focus, and language skills.
- Model kindness and curiosity: Children learn best by watching you.
- Encourage exploration: Give your child time to play, build, and create freely — it builds problem-solving skills.
- Celebrate effort: Praise persistence and progress, not perfection.
- Make learning part of routines: Cooking, laundry, or shopping all teach math, vocabulary, and life skills.
- Every small interaction helps your child learn, grow, and feel loved.
Explore these trusted sites for parenting tips and early learning ideas:
- Parents as Teachers: www.parentsasteachers.org
- Zero to Three: www.zerotothree.org
- Healthy Children (AAP): www.healthychildren.org
Thank You, Parents!
This Parents as Teachers Day, take a moment to celebrate all that you teach — through your time, your words, and your love. You’re building your child’s confidence and shaping their future every single day.
