Thrive To Five is a project of Communities In Schools of Tempe and Kyrene that is funded by First Things First to provide family support services to parents and/or caregivers of children between the ages of birth to five years old.

Thrive To Five has the goals of promoting understanding of early child development and brain growth and to provide families and caregivers with the tools to help children reach their potential and enter school ready to learn.

Family Support Services are offered through the Family Resource Centers of the Tempe Elementary and Kyrene School Districts. Parent Liaisons work within the Resource Centers as a direct contact for parents in their community.

This program serves the communities of Chandler, Tempe, Guadalupe and Ahwatukee Arizona. Click here for the website!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

How to Read to Your Child

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Check out these First Thing First videos about how to read to your child.  Get great tips and information on getting children engaged and excited about reading, appropriate to their stage in development.

Reading to Your Infant: In the first year, reading is more about contact and comfort than story. But books can be a wonderful way to interact and bond with your baby.

Reading to Your Toddler: Between one and three years, books can help your child learn about the world, share their own experiences, and discover that reading together is fun.

Reading to Your Preschooler: At three to five years, books can become a springboard for your child's energy and imagination.

Check it out!!
:) Amanda
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011

    I watched the infant video. Very helpful. I noticed that the baby is wearing a Gila River Indian Community shirt :)

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  2. Amanda NosbischMarch 28, 2011

    The topic title is kind of funny sounding but the informaiton in the videos is pretty helpful. Thanks for the comment!

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