Family together in home

 

Engaging and celebrating is at the heart of supporting our youngest learners. Idaho AEYC applauds family members' role as young children's first and most important teachers.

 

A Financial Future for Your Little Learners Starts NOW!

One of the easiest ways to build early financial skills is through everyday conversations. Even very young children can start learning about choices, savings, and planning for the future. Idaho AEYC is partnering with IDeal, Idaho's College Savings Program, to share about how to get started! When families are ready to think about education savings for K-12 or beyond, IDeal is here help. Idaho's 529 program gives  families a simple, flexible way to save for education --- whether that's K-12, college, career training, or other pathways.

Here’s a quick activity families can try at home:

Grab two jars — one labeled ‘Now’ and one labeled ‘Later.’ When your child receives coins or small rewards, let them decide how much goes into each jar. It’s a fun way to practice making choices and understand that saving a little at a time adds up.

 

Fun Family Scavenger Hunts and More Downloadable Resources:

FREE Downloadable Spring Scavenger Hunt!

Spring Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts help build children's observational skills and teach collaboration and teamwork which enhance their language and communication skills, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional intelligence! Download our free spring themed scavenger hunt now!

FREE Downloadable Summer Scavenger Hunt!

summer scavenger hunt
Scavenger hunts help build children's observational skills and teach collaboration and teamwork which enhance their language and communication skills, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional intelligence! Download our free summer themed scavenger hunt now!

FREE Downloadable Fall Scavenger Hunt!

Fall scavenger hunt
Scavenger hunts help build children's observational skills and teach collaboration and teamwork which enhance their language and communication skills, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional intelligence! Download our free fall themed scavenger hunt now!

FREE Downloadable Winter Scavenger Hunt!

Winter Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts help build children's observational skills and teach collaboration and teamwork which enhance their language and communication skills, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional intelligence! Download our free winter themed scavenger hunt now!

Am I Really My Child's First Teacher?

Child thinking
You might be thinking, “I’m a parent, not a teacher.” The great news is, whether you’ve had training or not, you are your child’s first teacher.

Optimizing the Use of Media and Technology with Your Child

Child playing on Ipad
technology is essential to maintaining progress. Here are five key takeaways from the pandemic that can help promote your child’s learning and development while using technology and media.