FREE classes and services for all families with children 0-5 years old. Five Family Resource Centers throughout Tempe
New classes coming soon. We are working hard to prepare a variety of free classes for parents and children 0-5 years old, beginning in August. Be sure to sign up to receive our emails to stay updated on our class schedule. We will offer classes like Positive Discipline, Ready to Read, ArtPlay, Phoenix Zoo, STEAM, Baby Talk, Books Can, Brain Time and more!
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Two Upcoming Community Info Sessions about Tempe PRE, free preschool opportunities
In partnership with the Tempe Elementary School District and the Kyrene School District, the City of Tempe is offering a free preschool program for qualifying Tempe 3- and 4-year-olds beginning in August. The city will host a community meeting this summer to provide more information about Tempe PRE. The next meeting will be: • Thursday, July 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave. The session is designed to provide information and answer questions from any community member, including families who have applied for or are interested in applying for Tempe PRE. Applications have been taken since early June and are still able to be filled out at www.tempe.gov/tempepre. A first random drawing was held June 26 and those selected were notified beginning June 30. There are a few spaces still available! A second drawing will occur July 17. For more information, visit the webpage, call 480-858-PreK (7735) or email pre-k@tempe.gov. Click here to learn more about eligibility and complete an online application |
Free Vaccines for all children 0-18 yrs
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Check out the fun we have in our classes!
Dive into Reading this June
Weekly Reading Tip
June 26th-July 2nd:
Books about Nature
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Children and nature go together. Recent studies explain the importance of introducing young children to the natural world, as this exposure to nature helps stimulate their social, emotional, and physical health. As humans, we are hardwired to need nature because we are part of it. There are varied benefits for young children to experiences nature, therefore it is important that the adults in young children’s lives provide these experiences in and with nature. Studies show links between access to nature and ability to sustain concentration, delay gratification, and cope with stressors. Nature also stimulates young children’s imagination and fosters a deep sense of connectedness to the larger universe of living things. One way to begin the exploration of nature is through books. Check out our Thrive to Five Lending Libraries or your local library for a variety of books to enjoy with your child about nature! Click here to check out other book suggestions BOOK PICKS
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90% of a child's brain develops by age 5!
Learn more ways to support your child's brain development... FirstThingsFirst.Org |
Thrive to Five Lending Libraries
Each of our five Thrive to Five Family Resource Centers has a lending library full of excellent children's books for you and your family. Families love checking out new books each time they visit. Choose up to 10 books each visit, read them with your child and return them to any of our Family Resource Centers. 
TALK TO ME
Check out our Thrive to Five "Talk to Me" baby, proudly displaying a First Things First onesie that encourages everyone to TALK! There are many benefits of talking with your baby from birth. Check out this article from our friends at ZerotoThree.org to learn more strategies to talk to your child from birth. Let’s Talk About It: 5 Ways to Build Babies’ Language and Communication Skills from Birth |
From the day a child is born, the care, attention, love and support they experience lays the foundation for their future. This digital Parent Kit is here to help you meet the challenges of being a parent and do your best in supporting the healthy development of your baby, toddler or preschooler. You'll find information and resources on child development, health and safety, quality child care and school readiness. Click here to learn more
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