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Hands are for Playing: Fostering Fine Motor Skills in Young Children

By April Tisher | November 12, 2024 | Conception 2 College

When parents think of their children attending preschool or kindergarten, they may imagine their child playing with Play-Doh, building with blocks and making intricate pieces of macaroni art — the normal kid stuff we think of young school children doing. The truth is that this child’s play, while vital to the normal growth and development

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

By Amanda Roland | May 13, 2024 | Blog , Holidays

With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Florida Folk Festival Friday, May 24 -Sunday, May 2610 a.m.Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park This three-day event celebrates the music, dance, stories, crafts and food that make Florida the place we love! There will be

3 Activities to Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness!

By Stephanie Cornwell | November 9, 2022 | Blog , Holidays

As parents we want to set a good example for our kids. Of course, we want our children to be good people that help others, treat everyone with respect and contribute to society year-round. But the holiday season lends so many opportunities to show our little ones the importance of thankfulness and what it means

How Full is Your Bucket? Book Giveaway

By Giggle Magazine | October 12, 2021 | Giveaways

Enter to win a copy of our favorite book for teaching kindness! "How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids" written by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer is based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller "How Full is Your Bucket" by Tom Rath and Dr. Donald Clifton. This book is adapted for kids and follows

Beyond the Bell: Free Homework Help for Alachua County Students

By Lindsey Johnson | September 22, 2021 | Blog , Your Schools

Free homework help is now available for Alachua County Public School students. This new program titled "Beyond the Bell" and funded through federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief) funds intended to help students recover from effects of the COVID pandemic is open to Alachua County students from elementary through high school. Certified teachers and

ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17

By Amanda Roland | December 16, 2020 | Blog

Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have to be present to pick up the meals. No registration is required, but children must

Giggle’s 2021 Education Guide is Here!

By Amanda Roland | December 4, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools

2021 is literally just around the corner, and with the new year comes all kinds of changes and challenges. Some challenges include making decisions about your kiddos' education! We are here to help. Giggle's 2021 Education Guide is your guide to early childhood education, private schools, charter schools and homeschooling in Alachua County. You can

#MomHacks: Holiday Hacks Edition!

By Giggle Magazine | December 1, 2020 | Blog , Holidays

We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here to share with you that in the rise of technology and “life hacks,”

Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

By Amanda Roland | August 6, 2020 | Blog

Educator Appreciation Week in next week, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating in a sweet way! Teachers can get free doughnuts from Krispy Kreme and a drip coffee by showing their teacher ID from August 10 to August 14 (8/10 – 8/14). Locals can go to the Krispy Kreme in Gainesville to get this deal! (306

Chabad UF Hosts Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Program

By Amanda Roland | July 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Chabad UF (Jewish Gator) is partnering with Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families to provide locals with free fruits and vegetables with their Drive-Thru Food Distribution program today, July 30, from 3-6 p.m. According to Chabad UF's Facebook page, the drive-thru-only distribution will take place at Gainesville Lodge No. 41, 2207 NW 13th St., Gainesville,

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Hands are for Playing: Fostering Fine Motor Skills in Young Children

Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

3 Activities to Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness!

How Full is Your Bucket? Book Giveaway

Beyond the Bell: Free Homework Help for Alachua County Students

ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17

Next Week, Teachers Can Get Free Doughnuts From Krispy Kreme

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