Weekly home visits are the heart of the Even Start program and are delivered in two basic formats. Families with children ages 3 and under receive a team visit. Families with children ages 4-7 that are participating in early childhood education from another provider receive visits made by an individual staff member. Parents as Teachers will provide home-based parent educators to team with an Even Start home visitor to visit participating families on a monthly basis. Early Childhood Education - Children learn though active play, the work of a child s life.
Parents can help a child learn by supporting and fostering active play.
Parent Education - Parents are their children s first and most important teacher. Parents who understand each stage of their child s development and offer materials and experiences that are appropriate at each stage will be giving their child the best possible start in life. Parents can provide a strong foundation for children s future success in reading by engaging their children in language and reading experiences. Reading aloud is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading.