About Born Learning

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United Way is committed to ensuring that every child enters kindergarten ready to learn. That’s why we’ve brought together all the best information, tips, and links to local resources in Greater Boston and the Merrimack Valley

The fact is, it’s the simple things that make a difference in building a young child’s foundation for future success. It’s not flash cards or expensive educational toys – it’s making your grocery trip into a treasure hunt for colors and shapes, or turning laundry sorting into a silly song about body parts. On your next walk, narrating your child’s actions as if you were a sports announcer. Even dinner can become a learning opportunity, as your toddler builds math skills by counting eggs.

The Born Learning campaign shows how to turn everyday activities into opportunities to encourage learning. It’s built on the idea that while children are born learning, parents, grandparents and caregivers can encourage that learning in everyday moments.

About United Way

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is advancing the common good in our region by providing help today in ways that strengthen tomorrow. Our work ensures that children are ready to learn when they enter school, stay engaged in learning and graduate able to compete, and are nurtured by families that have the financial stability to support both their basic needs and future success. No other single organization has the scope, expertise and influence to bring together hundreds of human services agencies, government, businesses, private foundations and dedicated volunteers around a common vision of creating maximum impact and achieving long-lasting results.

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