First 5 San Diego

Activity: Make storytime a spectacle! Bring books to life with animated storytelling and silly voices.

Talk and sing together often. Talk out loud about everything you do and see as you go about your day. You could also sing a song like “Head, shoulders, knees, and toes” while getting dressed or taking a bath.

March is National Reading Month! Children can be read to no matter how young they are, whether it be through reading books to them or simply reading words you see out in the real world. How many words did you read today?

First 5 San Diego is proud to support Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center's Talls and Smalls outdoor garden exploration program! Kids ages 2-5 and their parents or guardians can join in on this interactive garden class during the spring months. The next class offering is Friday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free registration at https://lnkd.in/gVg6NeAR

It's Read Across America Day! Today, read your favorite books, visit your local library or celebrate all month with Read Across America's picture book booklist: https://heyor.ca/TbyNkg

?Celebra la magia de la lectura durante la Semana de la Lectura en América! ?? Este evento anual es una oportunidad especial para inspirar a los jóvenes lectores y fomentar el amor por los libros en nuestra comunidad. ?Unámonos para promover la alfabetización, despertar la imaginación y compartir la alegría de la lectura con los ni?os en todas partes! Ya sea leyendo en voz alta, jugando con palabras, creando historias, dise?ando un reto de lectura o explorando nuevos libros, hagamos de la alfabetización una parte de cada día. Descubre más consejos para Aprender Juntos Ahora con los ni?os en tu vida: https://lnkd.in/gtht_n3f #AprenderJuntosAhora #ReadAcrossAmerica #LeeCadaDía #AlfabetizaciónParaTodos #DEEPinSanDiego #EducaciónComunitaria

Celebrate the magic of reading during Read Across America Week! This annual event is a special opportunity to inspire young readers and foster a love for books in our community. Let’s come together to champion literacy, spark imagination, and share the joy of reading with children everywhere! Whether it’s reading aloud, playing spelling games, creating stories, designing a reading challenge, or exploring new books, let’s make literacy a part of every day. Check out more tips to Learn Together Now with the children in your life: https://lnkd.in/gtht_n3f #LearnTogetherNow #ReadAcrossAmerica #LeeCadaDía #LiteracyForAll #DEEPinSanDiego #EducaciónComunitaria

Baby teeth matter! Baby teeth are important to chew, smile, and speak. Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily if two teeth are touching. Avoid putting baby to bed with a bottle and visit a dentist at first tooth or first birthday. https://bit.ly/3fSoSu0 #SDEarlyCarePartner

Are you a new or soon-to-be parent? The Kit for New Parents are available again! This is a FREE resource full of advice and useful tips to help you prepare for the joys and challenges of parenting: https://lnkd.in/ginUwV5e

Activity: Play "I Spy" with your baby—name and point to objects around the room! Not only is it fun, but it helps your baby's brain development!