Arizona wins $20 million federal literacy grant to improve literacy
FTF is part of a $20 million federal grant project designed to improve literacy for underserved children, such as children living in poverty.
Tag: literacy
Doctors boost literacy through well-child visits in Whiteriver
Every family that comes in for a well-child visit appointment gets an age-appropriate book and development information for their child
Smart Talk: New interactive learning tool shows the power of conversation
What’s the best way to support the language and early literacy development of very young children? There’s a well-established and growing base of evidence…
Yuma reading corner encourages early literacy
First Things First recently partnered with AEA Federal Credit Union in Yuma to open AEA’s Read Everyday Corner at its main branch.
Phoenix family resource center provides support to young boy
After spending a year attending story time at the center, Gabby Martinez said she is confident that Julian will be ready for kindergarten.
Safford library story time helps instill love of learning in girl
When Chandler Aaron was 9 months old, her mom went back to work as a school teacher. Luckily for Chandler, her grandma Barbara Matthews became her full-time…
Arizona Parent Kit inspires Lake Havasu City preschooler’s love for reading
First Things First provides the Arizona Parent Kit free of charge to parents of all newborns in the state before they leave the hospital or birthing center.
Bringing data to life in support of young kids
An interactive mapping tool helps the First Things First Navajo/Apache Regional Council make better informed decisions.
Maricopa mom attributes kindergarten success to parenting education program
Mid-year of kindergarten at Butterfield Elementary School in Maricopa, 5-year-old Ruby Hoeh’s reading indicators were assessed. She was performing at a…