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Early Birds

Early Birds helps YOU get your child ready for school!

Early Birds gives you helpful information, fun activities, and educational toys and books to help your child learn and grow.
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You are your child's first and most influential teacher.

90% of your child’s brain grows before kindergarten. By spending quality time with your child, you can help them get ready for school before they even start kindergarten. These early experiences have a lasting impact on your child’s health and ability to learn and succeed.

This free program is:

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For pregnant moms, anyone taking care of newborns, and/or children through age 5.
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Available in person and online.
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In English and Spanish.
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Offered 3 times per year: fall, winter, and spring. Each season focuses on different topics.

In each 60–90-minute class, you will:

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Learn about your child’s growth and how to get them ready for school with topics like child development, everyday learning, fun activities, coaching tips, and health and safety.

Receive a gift of high-quality learning toys and a free monthly book subscription from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to support early learning at home.

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Connect with other parents.

Learn about the importance of play and tips for playing with your child.

Did you know this class counts toward foster education hours?

To sign up for a class, click on one of the dates below!

“As a parent of 3 young children, life gets busy and hectic. Early Birds helps me re-focus on what is important for my kids on a daily basis. Thank you for offering this program!”

– Early Birds Parent

Contact Us

Thank You to Our Partners Who Host Early Bird Classes!

Community Health Centers of Oklahoma Family Health & Dental ClinicsPioneer Library SystemsEastern Oklahoma Library System logoMetropolitan Library SystemSoutheast Oklahoma Library SystemCommunity Partners — Soaring Eagles YFS