KidsREADY Catawba

KidsREADy Catawba is a systems-building effort that works collaboratively with other early childhood partners to improve outcomes for young children in Catawba County. Some of our priorities include:

• Promoting the documentary, “Resilience – the biology of stress and the science of hope” and related conversations about social and emotional development (More Resilience info here.)
• Transition to Kindergarten
• The Power of K
• Educational opportunities related to early childhood topics such as “Imagining Equity” and “Leading for Quality Early Childhood Education”
• Facilitating professional discussions between pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teachers in support of developmentally appropriate practice

Helpful Documents for Parents, Caregivers & Community Members:

• It’s Time to Register for Kindergarten Flyer  English / Spanish
• I’m Going to Kindergarten Brochure  English / Spanish
• It’s a Joy to be 4 Flyer
• Resilience Resources

Professional Development for Administrators and Early Childhood Educators

• Leading for Quality Early Childhood Education In Catawba County
• “Imagining Equity” Professional Development
• Enhancing the Child Care Environment for Literacy

Helpful information for parents about transitions to pre-k and kindergarten.

Check out these resources for parents on Child Development:

Incredible Infants	Bebes Increibles
Wonderful Ones	Maravillosos Unos
Terrific Twos	Fabulosos Dos
“Look At Me” Threes	“Mirame” Tres
Fantastic Fours	Fantasticos Cuatros