Early Birds
(Formerly READY! for Kindergarten)

Early Birds, formerly READY! for Kindergarten, is a program that gives hands-on help to parents of children ages birth to 5. The intent is to help parents learn how and what they can teach their infants, toddlers and young children at home. Early Birds classes cover areas such as social and emotional development, reading with the children and math activities, all in in order to help children be prepared for kindergarten and a lifetime of learning beyond.

There are free books, toys and classes for Putnam City parents of children from birth to age 5 who take part in Early Birds classes. Free childcare for children up to 10 years of age is provided during the Early Birds sessions, too.

When are the classes?
Parents/guardians attend three classes a year – one in the fall, winter and spring. Fall class dates you may choose from are:
• Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 9, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Where are the classes held?
Classes will be at the Putnam City Center, 5604 N.W. 41st. (southeast corner of N.W. 41st and Grove)

How do you sign up?
To sign up for Early Birds, visit our online registration page.

Questions?
You can learn more and keep up with Putnam City's Early Birds program on its Facebook site. For other questions, please call Kelly Suchy at 491-7626, ext. 1302, or send an e-mail to ksuchy@putnamcityschools.org