Children Ages 3-5 Love to Learn with Your Newspaper

by Vicki Whiting

Not convinced by our headline? Ask a young parent on your staff or in your family to try out this Kid Scoop Junior weekly half-page at home.

The brains of little learners ages 3, 4, and 5 are like sponges, so we created newspaper reading adventures just for them. Moms, dads, grandparents, big brothers and sisters—all family members—become “Learning Buddies.” (Notice the buddy tips at the bottom of Kid Scoop Junior.)

“Learning Buddies” use Kid Scoop Junior in your newspaper to help the youngest learners learn to spell their names, recognize letters of the alphabet, do puzzles and counting activities. It’s fundamental preparation for kindergarten and the most important early education grades.

The research is clear that these early years from birth to six are crucial for children’s future success. Studies show that children with a strong preschool education stay in school and perform at a higher level at all school and college levels. (I’m including some links to the research below.)

Kid Scoop Junior includes literacy activities for use every day of the week—so both weekly and daily newspapers provide seven times parents and youngsters are using your newspaper each week.

The most involved parents are at the preschool and early education (K-3) level. They will do anything to help their children succeed, and Kid Scoop Junior provides a perfect reason to subscribe.

And there’s exciting news on the financial front—preschools are now receiving funds for early literacy programs. More funding is top priority at the federal level, too.

(Ad sales Alert!) Preschools can be your newest customers as they receive new government funding. Attract them with Kid Scoop Junior!

Kid Scoop Junior was developed with kindergarten teachers to help parents and preschool teachers prepare their children for kindergarten success. The feature is available in English or in Spanish, or a bi-lingual edition. You can serve preschools in your total circulation area.

Complete your newspaper literacy program by including Kid Scoop Junior. For education-minded businesses, foundations, utilities in your community, sponsoring Kid Scoop Junior shows they are part of a comprehensive education program with your newspaper.

And see more about why Kid Scoop Junior is educationally sound as well as fun for little learners.

Check out the research on some of these websites:
– What Does the Research Really Say About Preschool Effectiveness?
– The Clear Value of Preschool
– Bank Street Education Center Publications