Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2038 - Child Development Programs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2038.4) | 4 |
Based on observation, how many children increased their ability to express emotion after attending the program? |
| 2038.3) | 3 |
Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children demonstrated improved early literacy skills? (i.e., phonological awareness, print awareness, narrative skills, vocabulary) |
| 2038.2) | 3 |
Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children put new social-emotional skills into practice after completing the program? (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) |
| 2038.1) | 8 |
Based on observation, how many children improved their gross motor skills? (i.e., body, automation, cross lateral movement, locomotor, and stability) |
Author: Brenda Cockerham
Major Program: Child Development Programs
The governor’s office has established five categories of school readiness for preschoolers. It is believed (for researched based reasons) that children who have a good start in school, being better prepared for school, are more likely to have greater success through their lives. FCS and a health steering committee worked together to host an event they called "Fall Fun for Healthy Kids". Sixty five attended and assisted in the event, 10 preschoolers in foster care received support
