The "Grandma Says" Program

The "Grandma Says"...Program is a reading program being offered free to licensed private day care homes in Washington County.

There are more than 400 licensed, in-home day cares to accommodate children in Washington County.

The program is a twelve week reading program, accompanied by discussion and activities, all aimed toward promoting self-esteem in toddler/preshhool aged children.  We now know that low self-esteem is a contributing factor of alcohol and drug abuse in our young people today!

Drug education may seem unnecessary for toddler/preschoolers, but the attitudes and habits learned early can have an important bearing on the decisions children make later. 

Three and four year olds are not yet ready to learn complex facts about alcohol and other drugs, but they can learn the decision making and problem solving skills that they will need to refuse alcohol and other drugs later.

The "Grandma Says"... Program helps children learn about themselves, identify their uniqueness and develop early decision making skills in a fun and creative way.

Become Involved

You can become involved in this program in your neighborhood!  Here is how easy it would be for you...

A day care home in your area would be assigned to you.  For one hour, once a week, you would go into that day care home, read to the children and assist them in a planned activity.

All material is provided by the program.  This will help the children "bond" with their Grandma, and also minimize travel for you, the volunteer.  A training will also be provided by the program.

The Day Care Provider

This is a wonderful program that is being offered absolutely free to you!
Here's how it works...

TheGrandma volunteer will coordinate the day and time of week that is most convenient for you.  This will help to eliminate any confusion and also provide consistency for the children.  All reading material and art/craft supplies will be furnished by the program.

This is a modeling program, that you can certainly continue in your home, once your Grandma has finished.

To ensure the success of this program, your support is crucial!  Once the program is completed, you will have the opportunity to provide vital input, by completing a program evaluation.

The Community

We are committed to the health and the success of our children.  This program provides a method to get the community involved.

We are accepting donations of good and positive reading materials.  Also welcome are donations of art/craft supplies such as: crayons, construction paper, poster board and other child safe materials.

To make a Donation,
become involved,
or inquire further about
 "Grandma Says"...
Call 301-790-2883