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Suffield Public Schools Special Services Department is pleased to announce our partnership with Sparkler, through the CT Department of Early Childhood.

Sparkler sparks healthy early development for children (0-5) and families in Connecticut. Check in on your child’s development and get a library of 1000+ play activities just right for your child’s age. Get regular coaching and advice. Sparkler's mobile app is free for families to use in English or Spanish, iOS or Android, smartphone or tablet. It allows families to: 

• Know: Understand your child's development with the mobile Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ)
• Play: Spark learning with fun, off-screen activities to play together and tips for parents
• Grow: Follow your child's progress in your Sparkler scrapbook
• Connect: Get tips and answers from experts at 211 Child Development or your school/provider

Click the button below for instructions to download and setup the Sparkler App

English      Spanish

Additional Resources:

• Sparkler and ASQ - What Happens Next - (English) (Spanish)
• CT Child Development Infoline Services
• Helpful Videos:
  • Sparkler registration (on YouTube)
  • Sparkler overview (on YouTube)
  • Sparkler overview for families (English) and Sparkler overview for families (Spanish) 
  • Developmental Screening overview for families (English) and Developmental Screening overview for families (Spanish)