Steelville R-3 Parents as Teachers

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Play is a biological necessity and drive, just as we are driven to eat, sleep, and seek connection. Yet we keep asking children’s play to prove its worth through an academic outcome.

Children need to play because they are children. That should be enough, and it is enough.

10/10/2026

10/08/2026

Bring your littles out for some fun Halloween activities. 🎃👻🎨✂️

🗓️ October 27, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Early Childhood Building
817 W Main St, Steelvile 

10/04/2026

Recent studies have shown some concerning findings about the use of tray walkers for kids.
https://ilslearningcorner.com/2017-07-tray-walkers-studies-show-kids-that-use-tray-walkers-are-delayed-in-mental-and-motor-skills/

10/04/2026

They're slimy, 💥, they're silly, 💥, they're all the rage, 💥. Come rage about Hellbenders with us at our campground amphitheater this Saturday (10/10/26) at 7pm, for free!

09/30/2026

BE ON THE LOOKOUT 👀 for these awesome programs in October! 🎃 These programs are free and take place at the campground amphitheater.

09/29/2026

Want to make storytime more engaging? Check out these tips for reading aloud to your child!

09/29/2026

When a child hits, the priority is not to “win” the moment. It is to keep everyone safe, hold the boundary and help the child regain control.

Hitting can happen when a child is overwhelmed, frustrated, angry or simply does not yet have the skills to communicate what is happening inside them. That does not mean we ignore the behaviour or allow someone to be hurt.

We can be very clear:

“I will not let you hit.”

And still recognise that the child may need our help to regulate before they can listen, reflect or learn.

Once calm has returned, that is the time to reinforce the boundary, explore what happened and practise safer alternatives for next time.

Understanding the behaviour is not the same as excusing it. We can support the child AND keep firm boundaries around safety.

Save this post for the moments when you need it.

09/28/2026

In nature, there are no instructions, just endless possibilities for play 🍂