Born Learning

Children are constantly learning, right from birth. Their early years are the foundation for growth and development, and what they learn during those years lays the foundation for the experiences they have in the future. Born Learning is a unique and innovative public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.

Research shows that parents...
 · Undervalue their contribution to early learning
 · Don't always know what they should do to support early learning
 · Don't feel they have the time to do what it takes

In response, United Way World Wide partnered with the Ad Council, Civitas and Families and Work Institiute to create Born Learning, an innovative public engagement campaign that helps parents, caregivers and communities create quality early learning opportunities for young children.

Born Learning seeks to clear those hurdles by communicating that everyday moments can easily be turned into quality early learning moments...and that's important because all children are born learning. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to explore the Born Learning trails. Born Learning trails are located at area playgrounds and offer a series of 10 signs offering expert-approved educational games that guide adults on specific ways to create learning games outdoors. The signs suggest tips to support early learning in everyday moments.

Visit one of the seven trails in the Chattahoochee Valley. Click here for a list of trails.
Born Learning
Click on the links below to see Born Learning information from our colleague United Way of East Central Iowa.

Resources for parents 
Your Child @ Birth
Your Child @ 2 MonthsYour Child @ 4-6 Months
Your Child @ 6-12 Months
Your Child @ 12-18 Months
Your Child @ 18-24 Months
Your Child @ 24-36 Months
Your Child @ 3 Years
Your Child @ 4 YearsYour Child @ 5 Years

Parent Tool Box
Are You Baby Smart?
Everyday Activities for Dad?
Family History Projects for You and Your Grandchildren
Learning on the Go
Meal Ideas for Young Children
Fun and Games with Songs
Make Reading Fun
Sleep Diary
Understanding Your Child's Feelings


Thank you for your interest in the future of children in the Chattahoochee Valley! For additional information, please visit the Born Learning website. (www.bornlearning.org)