GIFT CONNECT in Delaware As GIFT CONNECT prepares to launch pilot programs in Delaware in the first quarter of 2025, we are engaging Delaware community leaders, educators, Birth to Three experts, and allies to collaborate beyond silos. In the past four years with the leadership of Governor John Carney, Rodel, and so many others, Birth… Continue reading New in November from Gift Connect: Our Delaware Program & Giving Tuesday
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New in October from Gift Connect: Stay Engaged!
Want to know how you can stay up-to-date with GIFT CONNECT? It’s super simple! Do any of the following things to engage with our brand and explore all things Birth to Three development. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Check out our new YouTube channel! Our Edutainment playlist features videos of music made especially for children and… Continue reading New in October from Gift Connect: Stay Engaged!
New in September from Gift Connect: Kenya Program Updates & New Edutainment Song
Kenya Program Updates Kenya Program Updates Following the success of the Abujubuju Baby Song, which currently has over 260,000 views on YouTube, we are proud to announce our next Edutainment song in Kenya: My Baby. Through our Edutainment songs, Global Ambassador Stellar Mengele shares the importance of the Six Loving Habits—speak, sing, read, play, count, and… Continue reading New in September from Gift Connect: Kenya Program Updates & New Edutainment Song
Help us Support Birth to Three Development
GIFT CONNECT is on a mission to amplify the importance of birth to three in the US and around the world. We believe that the first three years of a child’s life are the most critical for their development, and we’re committed to providing parents and caregivers with the tools and resources they need to… Continue reading Help us Support Birth to Three Development
New in July from Gift Connect: Our US Tour Recap!
GIFT CONNECT’S U.S. TOUR RECAP June was a very exciting time for the GIFT CONNECT team as we welcomed our Global Ambassador, Stellar Mengele, for a visit all the way from Kenya! We kicked off Stellar’s visit with an intimate gathering, hosted at the home of Sam’s long-time friends Ed and Lorna Goodman’s, celebrating the… Continue reading New in July from Gift Connect: Our US Tour Recap!
Counting fruit
At the store? Ask your child to find one orange, two apples, and three bananas (or any items on your list). As they bring them to the cart, have them count out each item one by one. Take one of the items out and ask them how many are now left.
Silly voice counting
At dinner, have some fun with your child by counting each bite they take. After the first bite, announce “one!” in a silly voice. If they know numbers, make a mistake (“one, three”) and see if they can spot your mistake!
Waiting Games
Anytime you’re waiting in line, ask your child to guess how long until it’s your turn. How many numbers can you count? Or how many times will you sing a favorite song? Take turns inventing new “Waiting Games.”
Fit keys
Is your child interested in your keys? While you watch, offer them a turn to try and open doors with them. Can they fit the key in the door? Talk with them about what they’re doing like: “You’re turning the key but the door won’t open. What else should we try?”
Bath time lead
As your child gets older, encourage them to take the lead at bathtime. Ask them: “What will you need for your bath? A towel? Clean clothes?” When they’re in the bath, you can ask, “What will you do first?” Invite them to choose which body part to wash and do it together.
