WELCOME TO THE START OFF SMART’S HOMEPAGE,
DEDICATED TO HELPING PARENT’S PREPARE THEIR
CHILDREN FOR THE JOYFUL JOURNEY OF LEARNING.
|
Children can be best prepared for school by focusing on all of the five elements that your child needs to be ready for school.
|
Hi, my name is Start Off Smart Sam
and I love to read books.
I can hardly wait to receive my FREE,
new books in the mail for my birthday each year.
Thanks Owen County Learning Network
for providing such a cool program.
|
Click on a star to learn more about your child's brain development.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
START OFF SMART IS FREE TO OWEN COUNTY FAMILIES
WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO KINDERGARTEN
|
WHAT CAN START OFF SMART DO FOR MY FAMILY?
|
|
Pamphlets are periodically given to parents to increase parental knowledge of typical child development according to age and to educate parents on appropriate methods of teaching their children various skills for school readiness.
|
Children receive free books when enrolling in Start Off Smart, one mailing of books during the child's birthday month, and at periodic events hosted by the Start Off Smart program. Parents who take time to teach their children how to read and reading to their children will give them a good start to a successful life.
|
"I believe that parenthood is a joyful journey and parents should be empowered with knowledge to help prepare their child for a successful start in life."
- Annie Bright
|
| Family Play & Learn Group |
Family Play & Learn Group is held monthly beginning in September of each year. It offers parents the opportunity to interact with other parents of similar concerns. But, most importantly, children choose among various learning activities. Skills learned can range from painting to using scissors properly to playing with other children.
To view November, 2011 newsletter, click here.
Owen County Learning Network
P.O. Box 603 | Location: Spencer Elementary School
151 E. Hillside Ave., Room 259| Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829 5869
All activities and services provided by OCLN are provided without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran.
|
