“The Five To Thrive!”
The Basics are five fun, free, simple, and powerful things anyone can do to help every child have a great start in life.
Why The Basics Matter


Research shows that 80% of brain growth happens by age 3. During this time, skill gaps emerge between socio-economic, racial and ethnic groups. Simple interactions can help. In fact, everyday interactions between children, their parents and other caregivers provide abundant opportunities to give every child a more equal start in life.