A CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Definition INVESTMENT
*2006 Perry High Scope Study
Early Childhood is
up to age 8
WHY INVESTMENT
*2006 Perry High Scope Study
The quality of children's experiences during the early years affect how they develop
physically cognitively emotionally socially
Children learn best and fastest at this time.
Children who get good care, are highly socialized and receive quality stimulation
during their early years are:
Healthier
Get along better with others
Learn faster and do better in preschool, primary and high school
and later in life
WHY INVESTMENT
*2006 Perry High Scope Study
REDUCED dependence on social services
In addition to early childhood being the most important period for human development as the time of
most rapid brain growth
major benefithigher educational attainment
REDUCED teen pregnancy
REDUCED crime, violence and incarceration rates
some social benefits
WHY“Each US$1 invested in
early childhood development yields
a cumulative economic return to society of US$17,
a better return than any stock investment, with
US$12 directly benefitting the public.
Of the public return:88% came from crime savings
4% from education7% from increased taxes paid on
higher earnings1% from welfare savings”
INVESTMENT
*2006 Perry High Scope Study
JAMAICA TODAY
SERIOUS Lack Of Learning Materials
INVESTMENT
*2006 Perry High Scope Study
60 children per
institution
2700 institutions
NEED FOR INCREASED AWARENESS of
Importance of Early Childhood Education+
Good Early Childhood Practices
Approximately 50% of children enter primary school unprepared for what they are expected to learn.
;
RESULT
JAMAICA TODAY INVESTMENT
Contributing to the
$20 Billion annualremedial
education costs
Sub-optimal performance at primary and secondary and tertiary level
Children always trying to catch up.
What Kids Learn In Basic School
Basics of Literacy and Numeracy:text moves from left to right, how to sound out words, how to write their names, how to read and write and understand certain texts, how to add and subtract.
INVESTMENT
*2006 Perry High Scope Study
;
Manners: please, thank you, you’re welcome
Values: sharing, cooperation, caring, trust
Self-Confidence: about themselves and to value themselves;
Motor Skills: for example, using a crayon which is the basis for writing
About Jamaica: the National Pledge, the National Anthem, National Symbols.
Money, The Weather, Dates, Time,Weights, Scales, Safety and much
more
WHAT INVESTMENT
Put a LEARNING KIT in each early childhood institution
across Jamaica.
INCREASE AWARENESSof the importance of
early childhood education + good early childhood practices
60 children per
institution 2700 institutions
endorsed by
Learning KitsOne For Each Institution
INVESTMENT
240 crayons10 books
4 tubs of play dough
4 pairs of kids scissors4 packs of paper
4 puppets
2 balls2 sets of blocks
Learning KitsOne For Each Institution
INVESTMENT
240 crayons10 books
4 tubs of play dough
4 pairs of kids scissors4 packs of paper
4 puppets
2 balls2 sets of blocks
Why These Learning Materials INVESTMENT
Books and ABC/123 blocks build literacy and numeracy skills
Mastering colouring in the lines is the basis of writing
Balls, blocks, puzzles, manipulatives etc. teach fine and gross motor skills, movement and coordination.
Play dough and all art and craft items allow children to express themselves and be creative
Puppets help children to learn life lessons
Sharing crayons and play dough teaches cooperation and exchange
HOW INVESTMENT$$$
Drop Off Points
Storage, Assembly & Distribution
In-KindDo Good Jamaica/Crayons Count
BNS Account #Knutsford Blvd Branch
J$ 930288BNS US$ 930287
Bulk / WholesaleFactory Direct
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
H: Home – Bring Something From Home
E: Explain, Explain, Explain
L: Lend A HandP: Pocket
INVESTMENT
Full Page
ECC Curriculum ECC Tips
+
Learning + Awareness
Learning and Awareness INVESTMENT
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
School Tour
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Branded Vehicles
Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Easy Lyme – March 29th
Dentist Day – April 28th
Early Childhood Expo – June 22, 23
TIMELINES INVESTMENT
DISTRIBUTIONSEPTEMBER 2012
STARTED ALREADY
END DATE FOR COLLECTIONAUGUST 6 2012
CLOSING THOUGHT
GOLDENJUBILEE
JAMAICA’s 50th
ANNIVERSARY
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
INVESTMENT
TOGETHER….we can shape a generation
ONLINE INVESTMENT
www.dogoodjamaica.org/crayonscount
itemstargets
donated so farsponsors and partners
@CrayonsCountCrayons Count
CONTACT INVESTMENT
Deika [email protected]
Joan [email protected]
Kassim [email protected]
Kerri-Ann [email protected]
Danielle [email protected]
Brittany [email protected]
Do Good JamaicaThe Guango Tree House
29 Munroe Road, Kingston 6T: 970.4108 I F: 977.5999
THANK YOU
INVESTMENT
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