Reading to children is essential to their development. However, many San Diego County students lack high-quality books, hindering their literacy development and educational success. Studies show that children not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are […]
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HOORAY! For Reading PSA
Reading with children is important. Luckily, words are everywhere – at home, on the bus, at the store, or on a walk. Look around – how many words do you see? www.hoorayforreading.org
KPBS: HOORAY! For Reading
In partnership with the County of San Diego, we recently launched HOORAY! For Reading, a campaign all about the importance of reading with children 0-5, promoting the opportunities to teach and read everywhere, and advocating for parent/caregiver and child bonding […]
Geena the Latina Live Reading of “Karen’s Heart”
First 5 San Diego has teamed up with the San Diego Zoo and Channel 93.3’s Geena the Latina for a live virtual book reading of “Karen’s Heart,” a heartwarming book that features the true story of a brave baby orangutan […]