READY TO LEARN! Parents and caregivers are a child’s first teacher and can help build a foundation for lifelong success in learning. Alignment Rockford is here to help with our Ready to Learn mission. Learn more: alignmentrockford.com/ready-to-learn/

ONE WEEK AWAY! We are one week away from the 10th Annual Academy Expo! It’s our hope to steer many freshmen towards their career paths by introducing them to several industry experts from local companies.

THANK YOU! All of us at Alignment Rockford want to thank our volunteers and business community for their work on the Academy Expo. Your time and effort makes a huge difference in the lives of students. Thank you!

From building blocks to designing buildings, we know our children are destined to do great things. Parents and caregivers can help them succeed by making sure they’re ready to learn! Learn more about Alignment Rockford’s next initiative: conta.cc/3mgtGKM

We are so excited to soon announce the launch of our new marketing campaign to elevate the Ready to Learn movement throughout the Rockford region! Stay tuned to see how we are engaging businesses, supporting caregivers, and helping our children grow. More to come soon!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Today we hope to see happy and healthy children dressing up as ghosts, goblins, witches and warlocks. And every other day, we hope they know they can grow up to be anything they want to be!

Happy Veterans Day! To all the veterans of the Armed Forces, we thank you for your sacrifice, service, and dedication to our country.

Download the Beginning with Babble app for daily reminders to help you interact with children: Apple Store: (conta.cc/3ARip8m) Play Store (conta.cc/3APnpKX)

HAPPY AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK! All this week, we want to celebrate public education and honor the individuals working to ensure that every student receives a quality education.

HOW DO YOU COOK A TURKEY? For fun, ask your little one how they would make a Thanksgiving turkey. We guarantee their answers will make you smile! Feel free to share their response below.

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for our littlest learners, the caregivers who support them, and the community that cheers us all on. What are you thankful for? (Ask your kids, too!)

BEGINNING WITH BABBLE coaches parents and caregivers through fun and meaningful activities. Download the app today using the code “rock.” Apple Store: (conta.cc/3ARip8m) Play Store (conta.cc/3APnpKX)

VOLUNTEERS! You help this organization – and our community – learn and grow. We THANK you for working together to ensure Rockford’s littlest residents are ready to learn when they enter kindergarten. Contact Esther Lodge at [email protected] to learn how to help.

Alignment Rockford is working to reduce environmental risk factors and enhance access, equity, and quality programming and resources so all Rockford children are given the opportunity to thrive. Learn more: basicsillinois.org/basics-illinoi…

THE BASICS: Alignment Rockford believes in core, basic principles for how parents and caregivers can nurture children. Watch this short video for an introduction to the 5 fun, simple, & powerful ways to boost early brain development from birth to 3. vimeo.com/421695607

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS! Learning opportunities are all around us. Driving around, listening to holiday music, and looking at lights is a great way to engage young children and build bonds that help them get ready to learn! Photo Cred: Go Rockford

Have you heard of the Beginning with Babble app? Download it for free for written tips, audio prompts, and demonstrative videos for fun and playful ways to interact with the children in your life. Apple Store: (conta.cc/3ARip8m) Play Store (conta.cc/3APnpKX)

From all of us at Alignment Rockford, we hope your holiday season is filled with family, friends and fun.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! May your 2022 be filled with love and learning!

We are so pleased to share our new website with you! Take a look around! 😍🥳 alignmentrockford.org