By Jason Little | Executive Director
A Report for Our Donors and Supporters
At Read to Me Project, we know that literacy begins long before a child opens their first book. It starts in the home — with parents who are empowered to be their child's first and most important teacher. That’s why we are proud to partner in delivering bilingual parent education classes at Ord Terrace Elementary’s Saturday Academy in Monterey County. Each session is carefully designed to support early literacy, school readiness, and healthy development. Topics include:
I Am My Child’s First Teacher
My Child’s Growth and Development
Healthy Body: Nutrition & Physical Activity
Power of Words
Social-Emotional Well-Being
My Child, Media, and Technology
Champions for Our Children’s Future
These sessions help caregivers turn everyday moments into learning opportunities — no books required. Parents learn how to build their child’s vocabulary and cognitive skills in natural, culturally relevant ways.
Why It Matters
85% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life
Children who hear more words early in life are better prepared for school and lifelong learning
Parent education strengthens families and closes opportunity gaps before kindergarten
Thanks to your support, we are reaching families where they are in schools, in their language, and in community. Together, we are building a future where every child has the words they need to thrive.
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