November 12, 2025
You may have heard the terms “parental involvement” and “parental engagement” before—and although you may have a grasp of what each of these concepts includes, the […]
October 17, 2025
Hey! Let me introduce myself. I’m one of Dolly Parton’s favorite books; I’ve been around for more than 90 years. My friends call me The Little Engine […]
August 22, 2025
With a new school year right around the corner, it’s a great time for your family to establish some new–and tried and true–reading routines! We know […]
June 20, 2025
So, how many times do you think you’ll hear, “I’m bored. I want something to do!” Which as parents, we all know means “I want something […]
March 7, 2025
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”-Dr. Seuss This week, we celebrated […]
June 27, 2024
It’s not the FUN slides we associate with summer. No backyard slide with your dump truck rumbling down. Not a nice, tall, park slide to squeal […]
March 22, 2024
Brains are built, not born. What happens in children’s early years sets the foundation for all the years that follow. Child development is a dynamic, interactive […]
January 26, 2024
January. There’s something special about this month. Everyone is excited about the new year and the new possibilities Many of us decide to face the new year […]
December 15, 2023
The most wonderful, wintery, wish-filled time of the year!! How many of us are juggling busy schedules, get-togethers, and the ultimate ugly sweaters?! But today, let’s […]
October 24, 2023
October. October is for noticing the little things in our lives that make them better. October doesn’t get the fanfare September does with the Back to […]
October 13, 2023
Each month we’re sharing a blog created by our Early Literacy Coordinator, Lisa Davis, focusing on the importance of early literacy, building literacy in your home, […]
March 10, 2023
Reading creates a strong foundation for a child’s lifelong success—particularly during the first five years of their lives. Children who have the most opportunity to interact […]
July 15, 2022
Starting kindergarten is always a special occasion—and in the wake of so many school closures during the pandemic, this year will mark an important milestone in […]
December 24, 2021
As of December 1, more than 500,000 books have reached over 26,000 children ages 0-5 in Onslow County through One Place’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination […]
December 10, 2021
Studies show that the single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books—and being read to at home before beginning […]