Special Announcement

  • This year there will be monthly Family Engagement Events for our ECE families! You can also find resources from the last event, upcoming event information, and our Pre-K Calendars for the school year.

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Next ECE Event

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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 Giveaway

    This is a perfect family event to inspire a love of reading and learning. We hope to see you there!

     

     

     

     

     
     
    🖥️ Virtual Family Engagement Events
     

    Join 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
    • Nov. 12 – F.A.C.E. Behaviors & Strategies
    • Jan. 28 – F.A.C.E. Kindergarten Enrollment / School Lottery
    • Feb. 25 – Webinar: Therapists & Differentiation
    • Mar. 25 – F.A.C.E. Spring Break & Summer Options
    • Apr. 15 – Webinar: Kindergarten Transition & Summer
     
     
    Pre-K Webinar Schedule

  • 🦁 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 - Recap
    We 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:
    25-26 Pre-K Kickoff Recap

     

    🧡 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

     

     

     


ECE Family Resources

  • Pre-K Families:

    Our team has compiled a list of family resources to address possible needs you, your student, or other members of your family may have. Below you will find the Early Childhood Education Family Resources grid. You can use this grid to locate a number of local community resources based on your specific need.

    If you have a specific need and would like personal assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I can be reached by phone at 380-997-3791 or by email at ssheline@columbus.k12.oh.us.

    ECE Family Resources


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  • PreK Infographics


2025-2026 ECE Events

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2025 First Day of Pre-K!

  • Check out the first day of PreK!

    The exciting first day of PreK was September 4, 2025, across the Columbus City Schools District! Our 131 PreK classrooms were filled with smiles, laughter, and new beginnings. Check out this heartwarming video to see how our young learners kicked off their educational journey with joy and enthusiasm!

     

     

     


Curriculum


  • 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

    WOSU Second Saturday Kids Day

     

    Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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Kindergarten Readiness

  • 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 Replays

    Check 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!

Pre-K Resources

  • 🖥️ 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

     

    ECE Newsletters


Additional Resources

  • Triple P - Free Parenting Workshops

    Triple P Workshop

    Triple P - Free Parent Support


    St. Vincent Family Services: Behavioral Health

    St. Vincent Behavioral Health


Previous ECE Events


CCS Pre-K Report Cards

  • Click to view the video below about Pre-K Report Cards.

    Report Card Video


  • 📅 ECE Family Calendars
    PreK families, stay in the loop! Below are the ECE Family Calendars, packed with all the virtual and in-person monthly events for the year.

Upcoming Events

  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025  - F.A.C.E. Meeting - Welcome to Pre-K (Virtual) 6 PM

    Saturday, October 11, 2025  - Move & Boo at the Zoo (Columbus Zoo) 10 AM -12 PM

Contact Us

  • If you have any ECE family engagement ideas, concerns or needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jovanna Tyree.

    Office: (380) 997-7285

    Email: jtyree@columbus.k12.oh.us.

    We are here to support our PreK students, you and your families every step of the way!

TRADITIONAL CALENDAR

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YEAR-ROUND CALENDAR

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