Heather Adams with The Basics Guilford shares five things we can all do to help prepare young children for success in school and in life. Holly West, marketing and communications manager for the Chamber, is the host.

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Today’s host is Holly West, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing & Communications Manager.

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00:58 - Holly kicks off the episode by introducing guest Heather Adams from The Basics Guildford. They are sharing five things you can do to help our local kids succeed in school and in life. Education is a key part of creating a strong workforce, and that starts with childhood education!

1:45 - Heather is the Director of Engagement & Literacy Initiatives for her organization, Ready for School Ready for Life. She shares some background about herself, the organization, and their work.

2:15 - Heather dives into the five, fun, free things that any adult can do with a young child to help better prepare them for school and long-term success. These easy actions are specifically designed for children from birth to age three, but there are many other support and success steps that are designed for older children too.

2:40 - The Basics is one strategy aimed at narrowing the achievement gap between children of color and white children. The Five Basics are: 

1. Maximize love, manage stress.

7:20 - Holly asks how the birth-to-three age range was determined for these types of activities. Heather explains that 80% of a child’s brain development occurs during this time period, and these activities help kids absorb knowledge and expand brain development.

8:20 - Heather sheds some light on how parents can incorporate the Five Basics into their and their children’s daily routines during the pandemic. The Five Basics can actually provide bonding and stress relief for parents as well as their kids, and some of these things you’re probably already doing!

11:05 - Heather explains how the business community can help support The Basics, spread knowledge about the practices, and increase childhood learning. Posters in the breakroom and sharing on social media is also a useful way for businesses to share about The Basics with their employees.

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The Guilford Basics: https://guilfordbasics.org/

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