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Every early experience in a child’s life– from birth through age five – helps to build a foundation for success. With the positive support of parents and caregivers, children gain the skills and knowledge they need for a strong start.
Every early experience in a child’s life– from birth through age five – helps to build a foundation for success. With the positive support of parents and caregivers, children gain the skills and knowledge they need for a strong start.
Learn more about supporting your child and family’s growth with the articles and resources below.
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Ready for kindergarten is more than being the right age by the right date. Years of study have shown that when children enter kindergarten with certain abilities, they are better ready to learn. Starting off well in kindergarten helps children be more successful through their years in school.
Special Needs & Early Intervention
While every child develops at their own pace, a parent will often recognize when their child needs extra help, if they know how to look. See how answering some key questions can guide parents, teachers and health care providers to understand and meet a child’s unique needs.
Parenting & Family Support
Parents are told all the time that helping children read is one of the most important things they can do for their child’s education. But how does a new parent with a baby or a parent with a toddler who won’t sit still use this advice?
First Five SC is a collaborative effort of SC public services and supported by the Early Childhood Advisory Council.