Programs
The work of all NBCDI Villages is focused on the “Eight Essential Outcomes” for Black Child
Development. Within BCDI Philadelphia & Vicinity’s communities – we provide programs and
initiatives which address 4 outcomes which are on the radar in our area.
- Enjoys Meals with Vegetables
- Books and Toys the Reflect Who They are and Can be Read to Succeed
- Is Seen as a Child
- Drinks Clean Water
Good for Me
A curriculum, created with generous support from the Walmart Foundation, is the basis of a key preschool program. Its purpose is to promote culturally relevant healthy nutrition and fitness practices among black families with young children. Good for Me engages children 3 – 5 in healthy eating and physical activity by introducing them to a diverse range of fruits and vegetables, hands-on activities and active play. All while reinforcing the language and the letters of the alphabet.
The Good for Me curriculum has been approved by PA Keys. PQAS training hrs. can be attained if attending the training. Additional points are earned for STAR 2 and STAR 3 if using the curriculum.
Good for Me Curriculum Training
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Community Bible Tabernacle Church 5220 Wynnefield Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131
How to Register
- Print and Complete the Form
- Submit Your Completed Form
- Deadline: Submit on or before January 14, 2025
- Email: Send the completed form to bcdiphiladelphia@gmail.com.
- Text: Alternatively, text a clear image of the completed form to 267-591-1554.
Developed by NBCDI in 2017
The Read to Succeed program is designed to promote early literacy and language development by supporting families with young children in establishing home libraries with culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate children’s books and supplementary resources.
Research shows that children often need to see themselves in books to become strong readers. When children see characters that reflect their own identity in the books they read, they feel validated, gaining a strong sense of confidence and pride In themselves, their experiences and their culture. We aggressively see books written by African American authors.
We partner with Discovery Toys for attain reflective toys and First Book Marketplace for quality and inclusive books and reasonable price.
Working with young children requires knowledge of child growth and development, as well as the skills to communicate effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
High quality early childhood education programs are essential for positive child outcomes and that education and training for teachers are important factors in providing high quality early childhood education. Addressing disparities in academic outcomes that often plaque children of color, we must see that they have well-trained and highly – educated staff. For that reason, BCDI Philadelphia & Vicinity is a state approved training entity for CDA 2.0. The classes are offered annually each year.
Stay tuned for our upcoming Initiative in partnership with the Pritzker Foundation “Clean Air” focused on PN – 4. Our objectives are:
- 1) children and families learn keeping water clean
- 2) learn to value the natural water in the world
- 3) learn not waste water
- 4)improve their vocabulary
Join Our ECE PDO CDA Program: Your Path to Success Begins September 24th, 2024!
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