Apps for Kids Mobile apps represent a new, and often inexpensive, resource now available to parents, educators and others who support children in the mastery of early literacy skills. There is a lot out there to choose from. How does one decide which apps are worth the download? The following recommendations were posted to the…
July, 2011
Early Learning is the Key
Partners in Progress Over the last 10 years, research on early brain development has consistently told us that the first 5 years of a child’s life are central to shaping their later success in school and beyond. Investment in early learning can be the key to helping many families of low income break the cycle…
Community Partner Volunteer Opportunity
Message from EBCBP The East Bay Children’s Book Project is moving and they need help from the community. Our new address is 3612 Webster St, Oakland 94609 Our first work day is Saturday, July 23rd, 9 AM at Mosswood We need supplies two 6′ladders power drills cleaning supplies rake broom shovel etc. We have lots…
Early Literacy Spotlight: Phonemic Awareness
Learning by Sound What is phonemic awareness and why is it important? Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear individual parts of words, be able to separate the parts, put the parts back together and change the parts to make new words (Adams, 1990). This early literacy skill usually developed by the end of first…
A big thank you to our sponsors!
We Appreciate our Supporters As we enter the new fiscal year, we would like to THANK the funders who have committed to support our work in 2011-2012: Always Dream Foundation Bella Vista Foundation East Bay Community Foundation Every Child Counts - First 5 Alameda County First 5 San Francisco Kenneth Rainin Foundation Rogers Family Foundation…