Programming

The Value of Social Skills

The Value of Social Skills 2560 1707 Chelsea DeLong

Starting early developing social skills in children prepares them for healthier interactions in all aspects of their lives. Having social skills is an integral value in all functioning societies. Communicating…

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A Snapshot of our Preschools this Year

A Snapshot of our Preschools this Year 2560 1707 Chelsea DeLong

From a pajama- piñata party to food bazaars, from balloon parties to buildings, our preschoolers have expanded their minds and horizons all while exploring their imaginations. While these moments are…

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Empowering Parent Champions

Empowering Parent Champions 1449 948 Chelsea DeLong

Our parents want to have their voices heard at the school level and beyond, yet many do not have the resources, support, or confidence to do so. We consistently hear…

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Parents as Teachers

Way to Grow Joins Parents as Teachers (PaT) Network

Way to Grow Joins Parents as Teachers (PaT) Network 2560 1941 Chelsea DeLong

Always striving to improve our services and the Minneapolis community, Way to Grow’s Family Educators have participated in a week-long training, and we have now become a part of the…

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Eating Well to Learn Well

Eating Well to Learn Well 600 400 Chelsea DeLong

While Way to Grow has spent the past month celebrating National Nutrition Month, our commitment to weaving education, wellness, and nutrition throughout all our programming continues every day of the…

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A Visit from Allina Health’s Nurse Marisol

A Visit from Allina Health’s Nurse Marisol 2200 1650 Chelsea DeLong

Good morning, everyone!  Are we ready to talk to Ms. Marisol? Mr. Eka, head teacher at Way to Grow’s Preschool Pals center-based school greets his class and introduces a special…

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A Healthy Mind Needs Fuel – National Nutrition Month!

A Healthy Mind Needs Fuel – National Nutrition Month! 2560 1920 Chelsea DeLong

Way to Grow is happy to celebrate National Nutrition Month through our Cooking Matters classes for our children and parents! National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and awareness…

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My Voice Matters: Voices and Choices for Children

My Voice Matters: Voices and Choices for Children 2560 1707 Chelsea DeLong

A cavalcade of parents and children clad in yellow descended on the Minnesota State Capitol last Monday – otherwise known as a Way to Grow contingency! Way to Grow joined…

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Giving Parents a Voice

Giving Parents a Voice 2560 1707 Lisa Bryant

On September 26, Way to Grow launched the first in a series of parent engagement workshops designed to equip parents with the necessary resources and information to advocate for their…

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Q&A with a Family Educator: Educating Parents about the Measles Outbreak

Q&A with a Family Educator: Educating Parents about the Measles Outbreak 150 150 Lisa Bryant

Recent reports now confirm the measles outbreak in Minnesota has spread to four counties, the most recent is LeSueur County, south of the Twin Cities. The number of confirmed cases…

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