MNPS Early Learning

We hope MNPS Pre-K and K students, families, teachers, paraprofessionals and school staff had an amazing first day of school! ❤ Reminder: Tomorrow, August 6th is a half-day for Pre-K and kindergarten students.

Reminder: Time to Get Ready for School! School starts on Tuesday, August 5th! We can't wait to meet our MNPS Pre-K and kindergarten students tomorrow!

Incoming MNPS Pre-K & Kindergarten Students Information: August 5: First Day of School (Half-Day for Pre-K & Kindergarten Students) August 6: Half-Day for Pre-K and Kindergarten Students August 7 and 8: Full Day for all students Information Visit: mnps.org

There's still time to register for kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. Kindergarten is an exciting experience and serves as a vital foundation for your child's future. For information on MNPS kindergarten registration visit: earlylearning.mnps.org/kindergarten

MNPS Kindergarten Readiness Weekly Tip💡 Today let's write a letter to one of our friends. It's a great opportunity to support emergent writing & express our feelings. Writing Activity Video: youtu.be/TrLxM7lMIKk?si…

The first day of school is in two weeks! 🎉 Incoming MNPS Pre-K and Kindergarten Families: Visit the MNPS Back to School webpage for information on upcoming Back to School Bashes and to find your school's website. ⭐️Back to School webpage: mnps.org/back-to-school

MNPS K-Readiness Tip💡 Today we're making a 10 Frame. Have you made a 10 Frame before? If not, it's a great tool to use for counting! Let's find out how to make a 10 Frame and how you can make a counting game using a 10 Frame. 10 Frame Counting Game: youtu.be/bjYMVuuBk9Y?si…

MNPS K-Readiness Tuesday Tip💡 There are opportunities to practice beginning sounds with your child by using objects right in your home. Here's an @ home activity: Say the objects name & have your child identify the beginning sound & letter. Video: youtu.be/pcxSAdJRXgw?si…

⭐️MNPS K-Readiness Weekly Tip: Has your family gone on a Letter Hunt? 👀 Next time you're outside with your child go on a letter hunt and look at signs to see what letters your child can identify. 🌞Letter Hunt Activity: youtu.be/WmF_ttLLygA?si…

⭐️MNPS Kindergarten Readiness Tip: Emergent writing will look different for each child. Some may draw, scribble, have letter strings (string of letters that do not create words) or write their complete name and beginning words. Writing Activity @ Home: youtu.be/EPbPzVcUlNw?si…

☀️Access the @MetroSchools Summer Activity Guide to support summer learning at home! ⭐️The guide features 28 pages of activities to help students get ready for kindergarten. Available digitally in: English, Spanish & Arabic ➡️ Access the Guide: earlylearning.mnps.org/countdown_to_k…

The Nashville Public Library provides resources to support summer learning. Some library branches offer Story Times and other fun family activities. 📖 Library Story Times: library.nashville.org/events/story-t… Library Info: library.nashville.org @NowatNPL

MNPS “K-Readiness Tip”: Encourage independence, one step at a time. Your child can help with daily routines & household chores, like set/clear the table for meals or select their clothes (offer options to choose from). Fun book to read (features routines): youtu.be/bmtQa4BgYt8

⭐️Weekly @MetroSchools K-Readiness Activity: Talking about the weather each day provides an opportunity to expand our child's vocabulary & support math development. ➡️Make a "Weather Chart" at home: bit.ly/2Activity Activity Calendar: bit.ly/24KActivityCal

The Hispanic Family Foundation Community Baby Shower registration is still open. The baby shower is for moms who are 5+ months pregnant. Register online: form.jotform.com/HispanicFamily… For Information: 615-562-2222

@MetroSchools is accepting 2025-26 Pre-K Applications. To apply: 1. Obtain an MNPS Student ID Number online 2. Complete & submit an online MNPS Pre-K application Info: bit.ly/ApplyMNPSPK Questions: Family Information Center at 615-259-INFO (4636)

Each week we'll feature a Kindergarten Readiness tip or activity. At home have your child identify their name or words they know in environmental print. Environmental print is the print in newspapers, posters, etc. Activity: bit.ly/1Activity Ideas: bit.ly/24KActivityCal

@MetroSchools Countdown to Kindergarten site provides free learning activities, tips & information to support families transitioning to kindergarten. The site features: Learning @ Home Lessons, K-Readiness Monthly Activity Calendar & resources. Visit: bit.ly/MNPSCountdownt…

Is your child starting Kindergarten in August? Join us at the Kindergarten Readiness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Lentz Public Health Center and we'll get you registered! We have full details and a list of documents needed on earlylearning.mnps.org/fair. If you don't have your documents, we can help you access them.

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19. ❄️ All before and after school care is cancelled unless the provider offers an inclement weather site. Families are encouraged to check with their provider for that information. All after-school activities, including sports practices, games, performances and meetings are also cancelled. District offices will be closed for in-person activities but working remotely. Visit mnps.org/weather for more information on inclement weather closures.