You can help your child become school ready through love, devotion, and following
The Basics five simple steps!

Did you know that 80% of brain growth happens during the first three years of life? You can help your child be successful in these early stages by following five simple science-based principles known as The Basics:

• Maximize Love, Manage Stress
• Talk, Sing, and Point
• Count, Group, and Compare
• Explore Through Movement and Play
• Read and Discuss Stories

The Houston Health Department has teamed up with Children's Museum Houston to bring this this initiative to Houston parents for FREE. Through a series of free “fun-shops” in neighborhoods around Houston, new parents are encouraged to practice The Basics and build an early foundation for their children to be able to read, speak, solve problems, do well in school, and have positive relationships later in life.

Check out My20 KTXH and Univision 45 KXLN for our video series and learn more about the Five Basics Houston.

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Visit Our Upcoming Fun* Shops (no registration required)

For parents and children under 3 years (and siblings too!)

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BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown

Count, Group, and Compare

December 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m.

6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074

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Express Southwest Library

Talk, Sing, and Point

December 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m.

6400 High Star Dr, Houston, TX 77074

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Melcher Neighborhood Library

Explore Through Movement and Play

December 21, 2023, 10:30 a.m.

7200 Keller St, Houston, TX 77012

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Bracewell Neighborhood Library

Talk, Sing, and Point

December 26, 2023, 10:30 a.m.

9002 Kingspoint Rd, Houston, TX 77075

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