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Toyota Born Learning
Caywood Elementary
Born Learning in Kentucky
Why the Curriculum Works
• Learning is accessible to all• Keeping it engaging• Giving parents the chance to talk and
share with each other• Workshop topics are relevant and
real
Why the Curriculum Works
• Learning is accessible to all• Keeping it engaging• Giving parents the chance to talk and
share with each other• Workshop topics are relevant and
real• Gives parents tools to help their child
learn and grow and be prepared for kindergarten
The Born Learning® Academy is a series of family workshops. Together, we learn how we can prepare our children for school, starting when they are born. We have dinner with our families, break out into small groups, and learn how to Turn Everyday Moments into Learning Opportunities.
Date Topic
Meet & Greet
Sept. 29, 5:30-7:30 pm WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS
Session 1 Oct. 13,5:30-7:30 pm
SERIES OVERVIEW: Translating early learning research into easy-to-do activities
Session 2 Nov. 10,5:30-7:30 pm
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS: Test your knowledge, Are you Baby Smart? Child Care Checklist
Session 3 Dec. 8,5:30-7:30 pm
READY TO READ! BUILDING YOUR CHILD’S LANGUAGE SKILLS: Learn ways to make reading fun and how to connect with songs & games
Session 4 Jan. 12,5:30-7:30 pm NUTRITION & HEALTH: Healthcare, Nutrition & Sleep
Session 5 Feb. 9,5:30-7:30 pm HOW CHILDREN LEARN: Brain development, Ages & Stages
Session 6 Mar. 8,5:30-7:30 ROUTINES & LEARNING ON THE GO: Morning, After Work & Bedtime
Final Meeting Apr. 5,5:30-7:30 GRADUATION
2015-2016 Workshop Series Overview Monthly Session Agenda:
5:30-6:00
FREE Dinner & Door prizes!
6:00-7:30
Break-out Sessions: Parent
Workshops Children
Activities & Childcare
Born Learning is Helping Parents
Top 5 Best Practices
Commitment of School & District Staff
• Inspiration and Data• Organizational meetings• Everybody gets a job• Paying your people
Recruitment• Print materials• Pre-school home visits• Kindergarten Open House• Meet and Greet nights• Enrollment paperwork• ARC Meetings
Business Partners• Put someone in charge of Public
Relations• Seek out businesses in your
community; meet with them over the summer
• Invite them to come, showcase their business
• School newsletters
Dinner and Door Prizes• FREE – seek out free meals• Use your business partners• Think BIG
Engagement• Childcare – kids have to want to
come back• Relationships – staff engagement
with families• Phone calls and e-mails• Fun, flowers, food and families
Caywood Born Learning 2015 Graduation
Post-Graduation Involvement
• Keep Engagement High• Create Leadership Roles for Graduates• Seek input from parents about continued learning
Results matter…not just in test scores but with families who love coming to school!