Throughout Hamilton County this summer, 400 rising kindergartners across 15 schools will participate in Camp Kindergarten, a free K-readiness program.
During Camp K:
Camp K is making a difference! During the 2018 pilot program, out of 211 students enrolled, 87 students improved their kindergarten readiness score by 10 or more total points while 53 students were able to improve their score by 20 or more total points. Additionally, 50% of Camp K students scored “on target” on their kindergarten screening over the district average of 39%.
We are proud to partner with Hamilton County Schools and Chattanooga 2.0 to provide access to essential instruction for new kindergarten students and their parents.
During Camp K:
- Students will learn foundational English and literacy skills and gain social-emotional skills that help prepare them to be successful in the classroom.
- An experienced master teacher will teach the class of 15 students and a new teacher will assist them. Students from the education departments of UTC and Chattanooga State will also provide support as they complete required hours for their college work.
- Parents of participating students will attend weekly engagement sessions hosted by community partners at the school where they can take home resources to be champions for their child’s education.
Camp K is making a difference! During the 2018 pilot program, out of 211 students enrolled, 87 students improved their kindergarten readiness score by 10 or more total points while 53 students were able to improve their score by 20 or more total points. Additionally, 50% of Camp K students scored “on target” on their kindergarten screening over the district average of 39%.
We are proud to partner with Hamilton County Schools and Chattanooga 2.0 to provide access to essential instruction for new kindergarten students and their parents.
Week 1: First Things First
This resource from First Things First shares parenting tips on kindergarten-readiness, including developing healthy social skills with your child.
This resource from First Things First shares parenting tips on kindergarten-readiness, including developing healthy social skills with your child.
Week 2: Chattanooga Basics
80% of brain growth happens within the first three years of life. The Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can use to help every child have a great start in life.
80% of brain growth happens within the first three years of life. The Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can use to help every child have a great start in life.
Week 3: Literacy & Kindergarten Readiness
The link document illustrates what every child should know before entering kindergarten, developed by Hamilton County Schools.
The link document illustrates what every child should know before entering kindergarten, developed by Hamilton County Schools.
Week 4: ACEs
Building Strong Brains Tennessee works to ensure the latest brain science guides decisions and community investment across the state. The linked document shares an overview of ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences - what they are and how they impact a child's development.
Building Strong Brains Tennessee works to ensure the latest brain science guides decisions and community investment across the state. The linked document shares an overview of ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences - what they are and how they impact a child's development.
Additional Chattanooga Community Resources
Baby University has developed a list of community resources available to parents of young children in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. From 211 to the Imagination Library, there are a host of both on- and off-line supports for the health, happiness and success of your child and family.
Baby University has developed a list of community resources available to parents of young children in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. From 211 to the Imagination Library, there are a host of both on- and off-line supports for the health, happiness and success of your child and family.
All of the digital resources are available for download in this Google Drive this folder, as well.
