Ultimately, children of parents who received TIPSbyTEXT texts gained two to three additional months of learning in important areas of literacy ( York, Loeb & Doss, 2017).īackground: Substantial differences exist in young children’s home learning experiences. TIPSbyTEXT parents were also more involved at school according to teachers. In a study in San Francisco, parents who received TIPSbyTEXT text messages engaged far more frequently in learning activities at home with their children than parents who did not receive the texts. TIPSbyTEXT text messages, which were developed at Stanford University, are based on child development research and linked to state educational standards (e.g., Developing Early Literacy: Report of the National Early Literacy Panel, 2008). GROWTH: Keep using bath time to prepare your child 4K! Ask: What rhymes with tub (cub, rub), soap (rope, hope), & bubble (double, trouble)?
Ask your child to name them & the sounds they make.
TIP: When you’re bathing your child, point out the letters on shampoo bottles. Start by asking: What are the things we need for bath time? Why? For example:įACT: Bath time is great for teaching your child important skills for K. Each week during the school year, parents receive three texts about important kindergarten readiness skills. TIPSbyTEXT is a text messaging program for parents of preschoolers designed to help them prepare their children for kindergarten. One Step at a Time: The Effects of an Early Literacy Text Messaging Program for Parents of Preschoolers.
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