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Make Plans to Join Us in November! -> (No registration - open to all CCS PreK Families)
📚 Storytime Adventures at CML Main Library
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Explore the world of books, early literacy, and imagination with us!
We’ll have:
✅ Story Time
✅ Library Scavenger Hunt
✅ Hands-On Activities
✅ Book GiveawayThis is a perfect family event to inspire a love of reading and learning. We hope to see you there!
🖥️ Virtual Family Engagement EventsJoin us from home to stay connected, learn tips, and share input. All sessions start at 6:00 PM.
📅 2025–2026 Virtual Schedule:- Oct. 29 – Webinar: Progress Reports & Conferences
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Nov. 12 – F.A.C.E. Behaviors & Strategies
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Jan. 28 – F.A.C.E. Kindergarten Enrollment / School Lottery
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Feb. 25 – Webinar: Therapists & Differentiation
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Mar. 25 – F.A.C.E. Spring Break & Summer Options
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Apr. 15 – Webinar: Kindergarten Transition & Summer
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🦁 Zoo Day with CCS Pre-K Families – Recap
We had an amazing time Saturday 10/11 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium with our CCS Pre-K families!This special event was made possible through a continued partnership with the Columbus Zoo, along with support from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Franklin County Public Health. Families enjoyed a morning filled with wildlife exploration, engaging activity stations, and helpful community resources.
Pre-K families joined us, with over 400 attendees—what a wild success!
📸 Check out the full recap and at-home activities here:
https://bit.ly/CCSPreKZoo2025
More info about the zoo day at: https://bit.ly/CCSPreKZoo2025🎉 Pre-K Kickoff at the Grange Audubon Center - RecapWe had a wonderful time this past Saturday at the Pre-K Kickoff held at the beautiful Grange Insurance Audubon Center!This year’s Kickoff was held in collaboration with WOSU and the Grange Audubon Center, and it was a huge success! Families explored nature, enjoyed CCS resources, and enjoyed hands-on learning activities.See the full recap, activities, and resources here:
🧡 FACE Meeting Highlights – September 24
At our recent Family Advisory Committee (FACE) meeting on September 24, we had some exciting updates and shared valuable information with families.
📄 All slides and meeting notes are available below – check them out to stay informed and connected!
September F.A.C.E. Presentation
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CCS Student/Family Safety Policy, Immigration Concerns Smore Link - Click Here
Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bhCffGWRyd4_VxOUZXEXnDimsmEDk4Xr/view
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📚 Curriculum Connections for Families
PreK families, you can dive into the curriculum with our hand flyer! It's full of tips and links to help support learning at home. (See the flyer below - You have received these at orientation)
Download here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGOBdJsiVE/wMHM2fqrbDGJEsvDCrj6bQ/edit
Pre-K On My Way
Families can visit the PreK On My Way Family Exchange every week for music, ebooks, and activities!
Website: www.scholastic.com/prekonmywayfamily
Password: Scout
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WOSU: Second Saturday Kids Days
Second Saturday Kids Days are FREE events that take place at the WOSU headquarters.
The next Second Saturday Kids Day:
Second Saturday Kids Day
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00-11:00am
WOSU Ross Community Studio
1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201 (View Map)Follow your curiosity at the next Second Saturday Kids Day! This month, we have exciting hands on learning experiences and activities. Meet special guest Clifford from the hit PBS series Clifford the Big Red Dog!
WOSU Ross Community Studio 1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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Ready for Kindergarten
Have a Blast with Math!
Did you know that early math skills are a strong indicator of future academic success, including reading success? Simple activities such as counting objects, identifying numbers and sorting items go far toward building a child’s number sense and problem-solving abilities.
Fish Eyes by Lois Ehlert is perfect for practicing beginning counting skills and number recognition. While reading, have your child describe the different features of the fish and count their eyes to find out how many are on each page. Then, use the little brown fish to introduce the idea of simple addition.
Looking for More Practice?
Try this simple family math activity at home.
Plus, check out our Ready for Kindergarten Classes, which offer hands-on, skill focused activities. Visit our Birth to Five page to see when and where these free classes are offered.
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Visit the link below for CML Ready for Kindergarten videos.
Ready for Kindergarten ReplaysCheck out these fun at-home activities to help get your child ready for kindergarten!
Skill Builders
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Future Ready Five
Check out Future Ready Five for more resources for Kindergarten Readiness.
See: https://futurereadyfive.org/families/
Kindergarten Readiness Text Tips
Are you signed up for these great, FREE readiness resources?
- Bright by Text: BBT is a free texting service that sends developmental tips and tricks right to your phone. The content is based on your child's date of birth, so it is targeted right at your child's developmental stage. Sign up today!
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🖥️ PreK Family Engagement Resources
Need access to all the monthly ECE newsletters? Everything is on the ECE Family Engagement Page and you can access newletters here: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11845
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Triple P - Free Parenting Workshops
St. Vincent Family Services: Behavioral Health
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Click to view the video below about Pre-K Report Cards.
