1-2-3 Grow! and Learn
Countdown to Kindergarten
We want all children to get the positive start they need to succeed in school. Families, schools and communities working together is the key to their success. Children who have positive and enriching experiences–at home and in care settings–tend to do better throughout their school and life experiences.
The National Education Goals Panel defined school readiness as:
- A child's readiness to enter school
- School’s readiness for children
- Family and community supports that contribute to the readiness of children
A recent study of kindergarten teachers state-wide found that fewer than half of in-coming students had the skills necessary to be successful in school. Research clearly demonstrates that children who start school behind their peers all too often never catch up.
Upfront, preventive investments result in long-term savings
Early Investments are Wise Investments. The Federal Reserve has indicated there is a 16% rate of return on early childhood investments with 80% going to the general public. Early Childhood Development: Economic Development with a high rate of return - Rolnick and Grunewald 2003
1-2-3 Grow & Learn can Help:
The services provided through 1-2-3 Grow and Learn optimize young children’s growth and development, promotes parent/caregiver involvement and builds connections to the local school.
The services offered through 1-2-3 Grow and Learn are making a difference through:
- Proven outreach strategies to reach young children and their families
- Activities that foster trust and comfort in an educational setting for both children and parents
- Early social and educational experiences that are aligned with state standards
- Parent support and involvement of activities that lay the foundation for later school involvement
Call us to learn how we can support your school district early learning strategies at 360-750-7500 x 156.
New Early Learning Store
Visit our NEW Early Learning Store (secure site) to learn more about 1-2-3 Grow and Learn products and services.
We support school districts’ early learning goals in their strategic plans.”