Born Learning
 The first years of our lives are the time in which we shape who we are, how we learn and how we relate to the world around us. Most people are aware of this, but many aren't sure how to encourage early learning or are afraid it is too time consuming. Born Learning, a national public engagement campaign and local initiative for United Way of Forsyth County will be launched with the grand opening of the Women's Center at Northside Hospital.
The fact is, it's the simple things that make a difference in building a young child's foundation for future success. It's not flash cards or expensive educational toys - it's making your grocery trip into a treasure hunt for colors and shapes, or turning laundry sorting into a silly song about body parts. On your next walk, narrating your child's actions as if you were a sports announcer. Even breakfast can become a learning opportunity, as your toddler builds math skills by counting eggs.
The Born Learning campaign shows how to turn everyday activities into opportunities to encourage learning. It's built on the idea that while children are born learning, parents, grandparents and caregivers can encourage that learning in everyday moments. The materials also include answers to help care for young children and facts on a child's ages and stages.
Born Learning was created by The United Way of America, Civitas and The Advertising Council. The Families and Work Institute has also contributed to the development of the materials. Their Mind in the Making project on early learning is based on the best and latest research on early childhood development.
Every mother of a child born at the new Northside Hospital Women's Center in Forsyth County will receive a set of materials compliments of United Way of Forsyth County. Materials are available in both English and Spanish. If you are a new or expectant parent, grandparent or caregiver and wish to obtain free materials or would like more information, please call United Way of Forsyth County at 770-781-4110 or visit the Born Learning website at www.bornlearning.org.
Happy Learning!
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