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5 Before 5 is a collaborative effort to help Utah families Love ❤️, Talk 🗨, Read 📚, Count 🔢, and Play 🧸 more with their kids before they turn 5 years old.

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Reading is vital to a child’s growth. Events like the one at Sandy Elementary for Read Across America Day gave students the chance to get excited about reading by letting them pick out their own book.

Check out this 5B45 article for more info: https://t.co/0VVfqfY133

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Reading is vital to a child’s growth, but it can be difficult to get them to engage with books. Events like the one at @SandyElementary for Read Across America Day got students excited about reading, letting them choose their own book @5b45kids
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5b45 is a collaborative effort to help Utah families love, talk, read, count, and play more with their kids before they turn 5 years old.

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When the Stoddard family learned how many students in Salt Lake City schools were food insecure, they decided to engage their young children in acts of service; packing bags with non-perishable food items.
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Encouraging young children to participate in acts of service with their parents not only brings value to the community, but also teaches children empathy and helps them feel connected to the world around them.

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With 85 percent of brain growth occurring before kindergarten, it is vital to interact and engage with your children during your child’s earliest years.

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Utah family uses a creative activity to help their children practice reading and writing, while learning about love and gratitude.

@AshleyMoser reports in partnership with @5b45kids. #5B45

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Play gives children the opportunity to practice problem-solving skills that will help them develop critical thinking abilities. ✨

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Research points to a direct correlation between play and stress reduction!🙂

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Play is a great way to help children develop and improve their math skills. Children can practice counting, addition, and other math concepts while simultaneously having fun! 😄 🔢

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Support your child's early language development! If your child points to an animal and makes the animal sound, provide encouragement by celebrating and cheering. 📣
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Did you know you can use nature to teach your kids to count? While on a walk try counting steps, leaves on trees, rocks, and more. Check out this @5b45kids and @KSL article to learn more
To learn more, click the link below:
https://t.co/Xb5gNhJNbK

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Children learn to speak by copying their older siblings or older children. Caregivers can plan activities as a family and that will not only help family bonding, but it will help the younger child develop crucial communication skills. 🎤

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Exercising with your child is vital! It helps them sleep better and even perform better academically. ⛹️

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Bite-sized food makes eating fun and interactive! 🍐
It also helps children's communication skills when you have them describe the taste, texture, and size of the food.

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One of the best and easiest ways to teach your little ones how to count is by going on a walk. Parents should get outdoors with their children and start using walks as a learning opportunity and a way to connect with nature.
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I bet you didn't think babies are born with rhythm!
Studies show babies have an instinct ability to respond to rhythm and tempo music!🎵

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Did you know that children smile up to 400 times a day!😁

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Try playing pretend next time you are at your child's doctor or dentist appointment. 🏥
This helps them relax and pass the time in a stressful situation.😁

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In October, there are several school board seats up for election. Learn more about the candidates by attending a school board debate." Go to Utah Education Debate Coalition for more information. Go to @Utah_Ed_Debates for more information.