Heather Cox Richardson and 250 to 250: Head Start, Narrated by Jill Biden
Dr. Jill Biden is a highly regarded educator and former First Lady and Second Lady of the United States of America. Dr. Biden is a strong advocate for education, early learning initiatives, military families, and women’s health. Here, her history of Head Start reminds us that participation improves children’s language, literacy, and social skills.
Head Start helps young children from low-income families.
- President Lyndon B. Johnson started the program in 1965.
- Head Start has helped more than 40 million children.
- It helps children learn and get ready for school.
- It provides healthy food and health care.
- It helps families find housing and jobs.
- Children learn reading and language, and social skills.
- Head Start gives children a better start in life.
POP Interview and Civics Quiz:
- N-400 Part 6. What are the ages of your children?
- USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
- USCIS 128:69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
- Read: When is Thanksgiving?
- Write: Thanksgiving is in November.
Family Fun:
- Administration for Children and Families: Office of Head Start
- Biden White House: Official Biography of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden
- Epic: Headstart-preschool digital and book list
- HeadStart.gov: Programs, Locations, and more | Curriculum
- Connecticut Office of Early Childhood: The Story About Head Start on Housing
- Lauren C: History of Head Start
- Monday Mandala: Coloring Pages for Toddlers
- National Head Start Association: 50 Years of Opportunity: Head Start's History | NHSA in the (language) Classroom playlist | Get a Head Start with the Smithsonian and YouTube Playlist
- National Postal Museum: 29c Dr. Allison Davis single (Head Start theoretician) | 32c Helping Children Learn single
- PBS News Hour: What’s the legacy of Head Start 50 years on?
- USA.gov: Get help with child care costs and learn about Head Start
- USCIS: Families Learning Civics Together Toolkit
- uscitizenpod: Helping Children Learn coloring page
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