FOR United Ways and community organizations
United Way Born Learning is a set of tools that equip parents, caregivers and communities to create early learning opportunities for young children. Designed to support parents in their critical role as a child’s first teacher, Born Learning is a long-standing resource used across the United Way network. Learn more.
Born Learning Trails are a series of interactive signs that offer fun, active learning activities for young children and their families. The Born Learning Learn and Grow Trail is design for children up to age 6, while the STEAM Trail is geared toward children up to age 8. Trails help parents, caregivers and communities create quality engagement opportunities when out on a stroll or visiting a local playground. Learn more.
The United Way Born Learning Academy is a series of parent workshops designed to support parents and caregivers in a school setting. It includes proven tips, tools and resources to help families take a more active role in preparing their children for kindergarten. Learn more.
These resources for parents and caregivers include various fact and tip sheets with topics ranging from ages and stages to daily learning moments. United Ways have successfully engaged families using these resources because they allow for basic information sharing, as well as the beginning of a conversation with families and community-serving organizations. Learn more.
FOR Family & Caregivers
Reading is the foundation for learning, and yet too many children enter school without even the basic skills they need to learn to read. Research has shown that children learn best when they are engaged and having fun. Designed to make reading interactive and enjoyable for young children United Way has developed Literacy Kits for several children’s books. Learn more.
These tips and fact sheets can help you and your family take advantage of everyday learning moments. Learning happens all the time! Download the resources to learn more about sleep habits, how to encourage reading, understanding feelings, and more. Learn more.
