You are your children’s first and most important teacher. We hope some of these resources are helpful to you as you do the important work of enjoying everyday learning moments and getting your child ready for school and life!
For families with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3)
Being your child’s first and most important teacher is a big responsibility, but there are little things you can do every day that will give your child a great start in life … and school. In fact, you may already be doing them!
Many experts and organizations that work closely with children from birth to 3 years old have created free materials to support you; we are working together to support you and your family.
|Print your own activity poster in Chinese, English, Russian, Somali, Spanish or Vietnamese|
|Print your own activity cards in English or Spanish|
|Print your own handouts about brain development and activities that help your child grow up happy and healthy: Love, Talk or Play.|
For families with children getting ready for kindergarten (ages 3 to 5)
Starting kindergarten can be exciting but stressful for caregivers and children. You have everything it takes to help your child be socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively ready.
Organizations and parents have created these simple guidelines and reminders so you can a safe and enriching early learning environment.
Print your own Getting School Ready! booklet:
For providers and partners outside Washington state
The “Love. Talk. Play.” and Getting School Ready! materials are provided at no cost to people and organizations in Washington because the materials were created by members of our community, and they belong to us all. Thrive Washington strives to share these materials to others, but we must recoup some expenses in order to continue to support their distribution within Washington’s borders.
- Individuals or providers who are not based in Washington but need small amounts of materials can order them for free from our shop.
- Organizations or agencies that require hundreds or thousands of copies can license the materials for a fee.