Columbus preschoolers are getting a boost to help ensure they’ll have the skills needed to be ready for kindergarten. Educational nonprofit ApSeed provided 75 of its custom-built pre-K touchpads to preschoolers via local partners, including Stowe Mission community resources center and Little Disciples Learning Center. (PHOTOS)
These are ApSeed’s first partnerships in Ohio and it is able to give these touchpads – at no charge to families – thanks to private donors including Scott and Susie Campbell.
While in town serving Ohio children, ApSeed founder – and CEO of Global Contact Services (GCS) – Greg Alcorn was a guest on several podcasts based in Columbus. Learn more about this mighty nonprofit by listening to:
- Brewing Better Leaders podcast with host Bill Montgomery (Spotify, YouTube)
- First & Focused podcast with host Mark Greaves (Spotify, YouTube)
- The Collective Good podcast with host Ryan Wilkins (Spotify, YouTube)
“ApSeed is proud to expand to Ohio, playing a role in supporting the educational needs of children in Columbus,” says ApSeed Founder Greg Alcorn. “We hope other funding partners will join us to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive.”
HOW:
ApSeed uses its innovative ApSeed Model to prepare more preschoolers for kindergarten:
- Pre-K Touchpad
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- A safe, internet- and camera-free touchpad that’s pre-loaded with fun, educational apps and designed to boost literacy & language skills for preschoolers
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- Family Guide
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- With an easy-to-follow checklist that helps families understand the key skills their child needs for kindergarten and tips to show how to use the touchpad to reach these milestones
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- Text To Teach
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- Weekly text messages with coaching tips and videos to keep children learning on the go and encourage family engagement