Through advertising, parent education and community impact, Born Learning will help parents and caregivers take action to provide quality early learning opportunities for young children.

The reality is that children are learning constantly, right from birth. What they learn during those first five years depends on the experiences they have each and every day. This is our greatest challenge and our greatest opportunity.

Born Learning is built on three cornerstones: awareness, education, and action. It is necessary for parents and caregivers to realize the opportunities available each day to teach their children valuable lessons, without having to change their routine. The Born Learning campaign takes early learning research and translates it into activities and educational tools for parents and caregivers.

The educational materials for Born Learning are user-friendly and designed to help parents and caregivers understand how to prepare their children for school. See Parent Tools and Your Child @ documents in easy-to- print format below.

Parent Tools:
Acrobat Reader Required

The Playbook
Rules and guidelines to help you make the most of your child’s playtime.

Are You Baby Smart?
Take this short quiz, to test your knowledge about some of the things you can do to enhance your interactions with your infant.

Child Care Checklist
When searching for a compatible caregiver for your child, leave no stone unturned. Refer to this checklist when visiting child care centers.

Meal Ideas for Young Children
Teaching an infant to eat… introducing a child to the flavors, textures and tastes of different foods… helping them get the nutrients they need to grow and develop…

Fun and Games with Songs
Here are some of kids’ best-loved rhymes and songs. Learn the words,learn the motions and sing along with your child.

Sleep Diary
Keeping a sleep diary helps you get a clearer picture of your baby’s seemingly unpredictable and disorganized sleep habits.

Everyday Activities for Dad
So often, families divide child care responsibilities along gender lines. The following hints are designed to help dads conquer their fears of the unknown and go where they’ve rarely gone before.

Family History Projects
The following projects are perfect starting points for passing on your history and having fun with your grandchildren.

Your Child @ :
These one-page sheets are designed to give you insight into what your baby is like at different ages and stages. Click on the appropriate age to view the document. Acrobat Reader Required--both English and Spanish versions are available here