Best Beginnings is a readiness to learn program for children from birth through age 5.  The program establishes ways to support the development of all preschoolers and to facilitate smooth transitions to kindergarten.  Originally grant money was used to identify children with challenging behaviors before kindergarten entry and provide support for them and their parents.  Now the grant is more encompassing for all children and their families.  Best Beginnings is guided by an early childhood education council consisting of 23 representatives from participating community organizations and schools.

Best Beginnings was established in 2003.  The initiative has focused on promoting collaboration and awareness among parents, early childhood professionals, the public school and the community.  The program has grown over the years, now serving as a model for neighboring towns.

Mission:

  • Provide a strong base for the development of every child, birth through age 5, in the town of Clinton, Connecticut.  To improve readiness of children entering kindergarten.

Goals:

  • Provide parenting and professional education classes and support
  • Provide information to families about events and activities
  • Provide resource information about the community to families
  • Advocate for young children and their families

Activities:

  • Parent Workshops
    • Helping Children Develop Healthy Eating and Sleeping Patterns - (past event)
    • Responding to Children Who Are Sensitive – (past event)
    • Responding to Misbehavior, and Making Behavior Plans – TBD
    • More information about all parent workshops is available HERE or contact Linda N. Stuhlman at 860-669-7246, email lns.bestbeg@comcast.net
  • Parent Group and Individual Support by School Psychologist
    • Contact Kim Brown at 860-664-6501 or make contact through the Joel School website.
  • Sensory Processing Disorder – Parent Support Group:
    • Designed to help inform and support families and educators in dealing with children with sensory needs
    • Meets 4th Tues of each month (except Dec) at the Clinton Police Station, Community Room 101
    • For more info, read the flier or contact Kristin Cafferty KLCafferty@sbcglobal.net  (860) 227-6378
    • List of upcoming speakers
  • Best Beginnings Fair, The Morgan School, Fall of 2012
    • Activities for children, Information for parents
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