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For Parents. To help you do the best you can, here’s some information, tools and resources for supporting your child’s healthy development and learning.
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About FTF. Created by Arizona voters, First Things First partners with families and communities to help our state’s young children be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Grants. First Things First invests in strategies and programs that support the development, health and learning of children from birth to age 5 (before kindergarten).
Get Involved. First Things First partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
Setting a morning routine not only helps you get out the door on busy mornings, but it also helps your child develop their critical thinking skills.
Learn how to encourage kindergarten readiness long before the first day of school through routines, practicing skills and more.
As the days at home start to pile up, here are some ideas for fun at-home activities that highlight how young children learn and grow through play.
Gratitude can be a difficult concept for toddlers and preschoolers. The holiday season is a good time to help them learn some important life lessons.
The preschool program is currently funded through 11 grants from a combination of partners, along with federal pandemic relief funding.
Until we find a cure-all for hitting and biting, try your best to remain calm and encourage positive behaviors. And remember, this stage (and the bite marks)…
Young children aren’t ready to share as early as you might think.
Our interactive guide offers low-cost options by age and stage of development. Many are free, like the best gift you can give: quality time with you.
Read the story of how an unexpected car repair bill led a single mom to realize that time together is the best thing we can give our children.
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