There is overwhelming evidence that socio-economic disparities are gravely affecting the kindergarten readiness and academic achievement of our region’s poorer children. The two dynamics in play from birth through age 5 are rapid brain growth, coupled with sensory experience. The fusion of these two forces sets the stage for skill development and achievement in school. By the age of seven, upon reaching first grade, most middle class children have been read to within the family from between 1000 to 1700 hours at home, as compared to 25 hours for children living in lower income households.

Knowing the most critical years of brain development are from birth to age 5, a child’s life literacy abilities and academic success rely on constant and daily stimulus to thrive intellectually. DDR promotes that:

• Literacy is a way of life, lived and incorporated within daily routines.
• Literacy is necessary to empower all people in our culture.
• Relationships strengthen literacy and literacy strengthens relationships.

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The spirit of your generosity strengthens Northeast Ohio’s families and the capacity of our earnest children, with whom we entrust our very futures, to thrive, feel joy and prosper. Send your check to today to:

Daily Dose of Reading
2054 South Green Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44121

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EVERY CHILD. EVERY FAMILY. EVERY DAY: TALK, SING, READ, PLAY!