Education 

Become engaged in your child’s education! • LISTEN to and talk with your child

• PLAY with your child

• READ with your child

• ATTEND your child’s parent/teacher conferences

• VOLUNTEER in your child’s classroom

• Be INVOLVED in your child’s education

• Encourage INDEPENDENCE

• Have OPEN COMMUNICATION with your child’s teacher

• SHARE any information that might be helpful for your child’s development

• TALK POSITIVELY about and to your child

• Spend family time TOGETHER

• School ATTENDANCE is the key to success

• A regular bedtime routine and sufficient SLEEP are important to your child’s school success

Head Start Provides:

• A safe, accepting environment

• School Readiness Goals

• Developmentally appropriate goals

• Hands-on experiences

• Opportunities to build positive relationships

• Model healthy habits