Families Forward Learning Center

We prepare families living in isolation and poverty to succeed in school and in life through two-generation learning programs. 60th year! IG: @familiesforwardLC

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Hey guys, we just received $2 million from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving. This is a transformational gift that will be used to expand vital onsite services and seed new initiatives that will not only impact our families directly, but also broaden our reach. We’re so excited!

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Thank you sponsors and donors for making our Soirée 2024 event possible. Thanks, too, to our board of directors and staff for your compassion and dedication to our children and families. Kudos to Assemblyman Chris Holden and former board member Sylvia Paz, our honorees.

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Babies are born to dance. They can detect whether movement is 'on beat' by eight months of age but often don’t have the coordination to be able to move on beat themselves until later. However, babies can change the pace of their movement between fast and slow songs. Sound up! 🔊

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A HUGE shout out to yet another Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors graduating class! AP/OD supports parents of young children to claim their voice as their children’s first teachers. It also empowers them to come out of the shadows and advocate for their children’s education.

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Dancing, even basic steps taught at the preschool level, introduces children to the world of motion, which can have substantial physical benefits. As children learn to move their bodies in new and different ways, it dramatically increases their range of motion. 🤗

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Shout out to KCAL News and CBS Los Angeles! Thank you so much! 😊 @kcalnews @CBSNews

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Today, we followed Melissa around for awhile. Infants can cover a lot of territory. So be sure you look after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. When you’re well, you can give your little one the loving attention they need to grow and thrive.

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Woohoo! We just received $200,000 from Panda Charitable Family Foundation! 🔊

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A big Fight On! to #trojansaffiliates, who treated our kids and families to a day of storytelling, planting, crafts, hunting for veggies and snacks on Saturday! Everyone loved the books! The annual USC Alumni Day of SCervice is very cool! ✌️#USCDayofService

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Preschoolers love to show what they can do and working in the kitchen provides opportunities to gain a sense of accomplishment. Making pizza is ideal and eating it afterwards is always a treat. Shout out to Chef Sarah Campbell for her culinary teaching skills!

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@WinterPollan @Pasadena_Mayor @PasadenaGov @fiveacresorg Thank you!

[Families Forward Learning Center @FFLCPasadena]

Hey guys, we just received $2 million from MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving. This is a transformational gift that will be used to expand vital onsite services and seed new initiatives that will not only impact our families directly, but also broaden our reach. We’re so excited!

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It's no secret that very young children learn by watching the world around them. At home and at school. Preschool gives kids the chance to see other kids in action, which provides many instances for imitation.

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It is absolutely okay for toddlers to have alone time. It really fosters independence and teaches them how to be content whether they are playing by themselves or with others. Alone time also gives children the opportunity to refocus, self-soothe, and recharge!

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Celebrating women's achievement on this International Women's Day. You can be ANYTHING you want to be.

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When your two year old pretends to give their doll a bath, they get to act like the parent and caregiver. This is a rich opportunity for them develop both cognitive and social-emotional skills. You may also hear them use new words that you haven’t heard before.

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When children find their photo in the child care environment, they feel special. Seeing themselves with their friends and teachers make them feel part of the group and add to their sense of belonging. And some days, going solo for the camera just feels right. 🤗

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Families Forward students might be too young to vote themselves, but that doesn’t mean they can’t encourage their parents, friends, and family to vote! After all, voting is how this country sees change—and by voting today, we can inspire tomorrow’s voters to change the future. 🤗

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a year-round, self-paced early literacy initiative at the Altadena Library District. The program is exactly what it sounds like—families are challenged to read 1000 books together before their young child begins kindergarten.

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On average, a 4-year-old knows about 1,500 words, but don’t start counting! If your child’s vocabulary is increasing—and they show an interest in learning and using new words—they're on track. They'll also start talking at just the right volume for the situation.

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Surfs up! And shout out to Lila, an 8th grader from Flintridge Prep, who introduced surfing to our preschool class. Thank you so much for choosing Families Forward for your Community Impact Project, being a positive influence and giving back to the community! 🤗