First 5 San Diego promotes the health and well-being of young children during their most critical years of development, from the prenatal stage through five years of age. Our goal is to help ensure that every child in San Diego County enters school ready to succeed.
First 5 San Diego provides San Diego’s youngest children with healthy development screenings, dental care, high-quality preschool and parenting workshops. We are committed to creating a system that ensures every child can thrive and learn. We provide public investment, expertise and leadership to put resources in the hands of those who care for our City’s children.
Our overarching goal is to strengthen the relationships essential for the healthy development of young children. These relationships are embedded in health, learning, family and community settings or environments.
Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
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Doctor, scientist, teacher, firefighter. The opportunities are endless for your child. Start their foundation for success today. Your child’s future begins today. #First5SanDiego #FutureBeginsToday
Summer 2022
The foundation for whatever your child dreams of being when they grow up begins in the first 5 years of life. Their future begins today. Learn more about how you can set them up for success: first5sandiego.org #First5SanDiego #FutureBeginsToday
Summer 2022
When you talk to your child, read books to them, or sing their favorite songs with them, you are helping them learn and grow. It is never too early to make a lasting impression. Their future begins today #First5SanDiego #FutureBeginsToday
Summer 2022
How you interact with your child during their first five years can help establish a strong foundation for their future. Find your building blocks for success at first5sandiego.org #First5SanDiego #FutureBeginsToday
Summer 2022
The foundation for whatever your child dreams of being when they grow up begins in the first 5 years of life. Their future begins today. Learn more about how you can set them up for success: first5sandiego.org #First5SanDiego #FutureBeginsToday
Summer 2022
When you talk to your child, read books to them, or sing their favorite songs with them, you are helping them learn and grow. It is never too early to make a lasting impression. Their future begins today #First5SanDiego #FutureBeginsToday
Summer 2022
How you interact with your child during their first five years can help establish a strong foundation for their future. Find your building blocks for success at first5sandiego.org #First5SanDiego #FutureBeginsToday
Summer 2022
Summer 2023
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Summer 2023
From the day we are born, we begin learning. As your children’s brain develops, the simple acts of talking, reading and singing with them will give them the tools they need to thrive. first5sandiego.org/parent-portal/talk-read-sing/ @First5SD #first5sandiego #talkreadsing
Summer 2023
Anything can be read out loud—signs, books, even every day actions! Reading out loud to your little ones every day helps them make connections and recognize words. How many words did you read today? Learn more at bit.ly/TalkReadSingF5 #TalkReadSing
Summer 2023
Sing when you're happy! Sing when you're sad. Sing when you're learning. When you add song or music to your day, you're helping your little one help build up memory and stimulate motor skills. Find out more at bit.ly/TalkReadSingF5 #TalkReadSing
Summer 2023
From the day we are born, we begin learning. As your children’s brain develops, the simple acts of talking, reading and singing with them will give them the tools they need to thrive. Learn more today. first5sandiego.org @first5sandiego
Summer 2023
Anything can be read out loud—signs, books, even every day actions! Reading out loud to your little ones every day helps them make connections and recognize words. How many words did you read today? Learn more at bit.ly/TalkReadSingF5 #TalkReadSing
Summer 2023
Sing when you're happy! Sing when you're sad. Sing when you're learning. When you add song or music to your day, you're helping your little one help build up memory and stimulate motor skills. Find out more at bit.ly/TalkReadSingF5 #TalkReadSing
Summer 2023
June 8th, 2022
Happy Talk, Read, Sing Day! We want to thank our partners and supporters who have worked with us throughout the year to ensure every child has the resources they need to have the brightest future. Learn more and take the pledge today #TalkReadSing https://first5sandiego.org/parent-portal/talk-read-sing/
June 8th, 2022
Happy Talk, Read, Sing Day! We want to thank our partners and supporters who have worked with us throughout the year to ensure every child has the resources they need to have the brightest future. Learn more and take the pledge today #TalkReadSing https://first5sandiego.org/parent-portal/talk-read-sing/
June 8, 2023
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A child's first five years are the most critical for healthy development. @First5SD is committed to creating a system that ensures every child can thrive and learn. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
The most important development years of a child's life are the first five. @First5SD provides San Diego’s youngest children with healthy development screenings, dental care, high-quality preschool and parenting workshops.
Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
@First5SD's overarching goal is to strengthen the relationships essential for the healthy development of young children. These relationships are embedded in health, learning, family and community settings or environments.
Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
@First5SD builds the early care and education systems and supports needed to ensure our County’s youngest children are safe, healthy and ready to succeed in school and life. Because every child deserves a healthy start. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
From the day we are born, we begin learning. The ultimate goal of @First5SD’s work is that all children ages 0 through 5 are healthy, are loved and nurtured, and enter school as active learners.
Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
Strong communities help create healthy children and families. @First5SD is committed to creating a system that ensures every child can thrive and learn. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
@first5sandiego builds the early care and education systems and supports needed to ensure our County’s youngest children are safe, healthy and ready to succeed in school and life. Because every child deserves a healthy start. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
A child's first five years are the most critical for healthy development. @first5sandiego is committed to creating a system that ensures every child can thrive and learn. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
The most important development years of a child's life are the first five. @first5sandiego provides San Diego’s youngest children with healthy development screenings, dental care, high-quality preschool and parenting workshops. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
@first5sandiego's overarching goal is to strengthen the relationships essential for the healthy development of young children. These relationships are embedded in health, learning, family and community settings or environments. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
From the day we are born, we begin learning. The ultimate goal of @first5sandiego's work is that all children ages 0 through 5 are healthy, are loved and nurtured, and enter school as active learners. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
Strong communities help create healthy children and families. @first5sandiego is committed to creating a system that ensures every child can thrive and learn, and to providing public investment, expertise and leadership to put resources in the hands of those who care for our City’s children. Learn more at First5SanDiego.org
Spring/Summer 2021
Reading with children is important. Luckily, words are everywhere - at home, on the bus, at the store or on a walk. Look around - how many words do you see? Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading
Make reading a part of your daily routine to build brain power! It’s never too early to read with your children. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading
Life is busy and at times can be hard to find a time to read. You can read, teach, & learn anywhere you are - the signs on the streets can be read the colors around us can be observed. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading #HoorayForReading
Reading with children helps you bond & build a relationship with them. A strong relationship helps children feel loved, safe, and secure, building their confidence and resilience. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading. #HoorayForReading
Children who develop resilience have at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or other adult. Reading helps build these relationships. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading. #HoorayForReading
Did you know reading, literacy, and resilience skills have immediate and long-lasting health benefits such as increased cognitive function, memory, vocabulary, empathy, and decreased levels of stress? Visit hoorayforreading.org for more info #HoorayForReading
Reading is fun! Visit hoorayforreading.org to download coloring pages, free books, recommended book lists and more. #HoorayForReading #TalkReadSing
Words are everywhere. Your children see and hear them at home, on a drive, at the store - no matter where you are! Visit hoorayforreading.org to download coloring pages, free books, recommended book lists and more. #HoorayForReading #LookListenLearn
The skill of resilience helps children bounce back after challenges or tough times & developed when children learn how to deal with situations positively. Check out this book list for books that will help teach your child about resilience bit.ly/3H0bvl1 #HoorayForReading
Do you pledge to talk, read, and sing to your child every day? If yes, go to www.hoorayforreading.org today and take the Talk.Read.Sing. Pledge. #HoorayForReading #TalkReadSing
Children should hear 30,000 words every day starting the day they are born. You can reach this goal by simply talking, reading and singing. Take the Talk.Read.Sing. Pledge today at www.hoorayforreading.org #HoorayForReading #TalkReadSing
Reading with children is important. Luckily, words are everywhere - at home, on the bus, at the store or on a walk. Look around - how many words do you see? Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading #LookListenLearn
Make reading a part of your daily routine to build brain power! It’s never too early to read with your children. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading
Life is busy and at times can be hard to find a time dedicated to reading. Guess what? You can read, teach, and, learn anywhere you are - the signs on the streets can be read, the colors around us can be observed, and anything can be counted. Sharing words with your kids for just a few minutes every day will make a lifelong impact. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading #LookListenLearn
Reading with children helps you bond and build a relationship with them. A strong relationship helps children feel loved, safe, and secure, building their confidence and resilience. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading
Children who develop resilience have at least one stable and committed relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or other adult. Reading helps build these relationships. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading
Did you know reading, literacy, and resilience skills have immediate and long-lasting health benefits such as increased cognitive function, memory, vocabulary, empathy, and decreased levels of stress? Give your children the tools they need to succeed by sharing words with them for just a few minutes every day. Visit hoorayforreading.org to learn more about the benefits of reading and get local resources. #HoorayForReading
Reading is fun! Visit hoorayforreading.org to download coloring pages, free books, recommended book lists and more. #HoorayForReading #TalkReadSing
Words are everywhere. Your children see and hear them at home, on a drive, at the store - no matter where you are! When you make reading a part of your daily routine, you promote language and brain development in your little ones. Visit hoorayforreading.org to download coloring pages, free books, recommended book lists and more. #HoorayForReading #LookListenLearn
The skill of resilience allows children to bounce back after challenges or tough times and developed when children learn how to deal with situations positively. Check out this recommended book list for books that will help teach your child about resilience. bit.ly/3H0bvl1 #HoorayForReading
Do you pledge to talk, read, and sing to your child every day? If yes, go to www.hoorayforreading.org today and take the Talk.Read.Sing. Pledge. #HoorayForReading #TalkReadSing
Children should hear 30,000 words every day starting the day they are born. You can reach this goal by simply talking, reading and singing. Take the Talk.Read.Sing. Pledge today at www.hoorayforreading.org #HoorayForReading #TalkReadSing
Raising a Reader Tip: The more you make reading a part of your everyday life, the more it will build a love of books and reading. In addition, reading provides time to bond and learn together. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Reading doesn't mean you have to sit and read a whole book. Even if for a few minutes or you share just a few words – it makes a big difference. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Words are everywhere - at home, on the bus, at the store or on a walk. Anything with written words is considered reading. Look around, how many words do you see? Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Describe pictures, narrate daily activities, create funny voices, imitate sounds. All of this will help engage your child and make it fun. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Reading a book, sign, or anything you see in your life over and over will help your child begin to recognize words as they start making connections. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReadingv
Raising a Reader Tip: Don’t worry about the words on the page. Use the images to describe the story or have your child make up a story based on the pictures. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Try new things which will allow you to introduce new words. At the zoo you can learn animal names and sounds. Go to a children’s museum and learn about art and science. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Talking to your child, making up silly songs and playing with them all help develop their imagination which is a big part of reading. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: You are your child’s first teacher and kids copy everything their parents or caregivers do. Let your child see you reading often so they see reading as an enjoyable activity. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Make reading a fun experience for your child. In fact, we think laughing is a must! Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: The more you make reading a part of your everyday life, the more it will build a love of books and reading. In addition, reading provides time to bond and learn together. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Reading doesn't mean you have to sit and read a whole book. Even if for a few minutes or you share just a few words – it makes a big difference. Your baby may just want to play with the book, or you can have an active toddler act out the story. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Words are everywhere - at home, on the bus, at the store or on a walk. Anything with written words is considered reading. Look around, how many words do you see? Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Describe pictures, narrate daily activities, create funny voices, imitate sounds. All of this will help engage your child and make it fun. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Reading a book, sign, or anything you see in your life over and over will help your child begin to recognize words as they start making connections. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReadingv
Raising a Reader Tip: Don’t worry about the words on the page. Use the images to describe the story or have your child make up a story based on the pictures. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Try new things which will allow you to introduce new words. At the zoo you can learn animal names and sounds. Go to a children’s museum and learn about art and science. The opportunities are endless in San Diego. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Talking to your child, making up silly songs and playing with them all help develop their imagination which is a big part of reading. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: You are your child’s first teacher and kids copy everything their parents or caregivers do. Let your child see you reading often so they see reading as an enjoyable activity. Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
Raising a Reader Tip: Make reading a fun experience for your child. In fact, we think laughing is a must! Visit www.hoorayforreading.org for more tips on raising a reader. #HoorayForReading
