RESOURCES
Early Learning Resources
FIRST 5’s Early Learning System Initiative is a comprehensive, integrated, systematic approach ensuring Santa Clara County’s young children have access to high-quality early learning opportunities and enter school fully prepared to succeed cognitively, socially, developmentally, and physically.
Research confirms the importance of high quality early learning experiences to effectively prepare young children for school and life. Studies show that high-quality early learning programs improve children’s school readiness and lead to better long-term academic achievement and adult health outcomes (Campbell et al., 2014)Research confirms the importance of high quality early learning experiences to effectively prepare young children for school and life. Studies show that high-quality early learning programs improve children’s school readiness and lead to better long-term academic achievement and adult health outcomes (Campbell et al., 2014).
Boost Brainpower From Birth
You are your child’s first teacher, but you don’t need a lesson plan or the latest toys to teach him or her new things – just your words, songs, and love!
Selecting a Preschool Program
When your child is between the ages of 2 ½ and 3, you will have the option to place him or her into a preschool classroom.
Preparing for Kindergarten
Starting kindergarten is an exciting adventure for kids and families! It is a new beginning for learning and for developing friendships, confidence, and independence.
Early Learning Podcasts
Check out our early learning podcasts to learn simple ways to help strengthen your child’s early literacy skills, ensure they are prepared for success in kindergarten, and much more!