Take a closer look at speech therapy in action! This video highlights how everyday play can be a powerful way to grow language and connection. #speechdevelopment #earlylanguageskills #talkingtips

Let your preschooler help you in the kitchen! Having your child be a little chef in the kitchen can builds their finger, hand, and arm strength. Be patient and don’t worry or get frustrated if your child is not doing the job perfectly. For more, visit

On July 16, discover fun ways to introduce art and creative thinking to children ages 3–5 and their caregivers at @OCMA! Participants visit our exhibitions and engage in playful activities that inspire imagination. Please register for one session only at

Meet Jessica, program manager at First 5 OC. As a dedicated part of the Health Systems and Family Resilience Team, Jessica reflects on her work to help strengthen families and build community within in Orange County. #first5oc

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In June, First 5 OC participated in the Kaiser Permanente Orange County Thrive Festival, a 5K event hosted for KP physicians, staff, and their families. The First 5 OC team engaged with families by sharing Kid Builder resources and promoting early childhood development.

Families can now follow along with Kid Builders activities! Watch the video to see "Find The Toy," where a child and her mom play a hide-and-seek game, learning how to problem solve. For more Kid Builders, visit

Building language skills can be simple and fun! In this video, we share a fun and playful speech and language tip that helps children develop communication skills naturally!. #speechdevelopment #earlylanguageskills #talkingtips

First 5 OC President/CEO Kim Goll had the opportunity to meet with the National Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Suza, at Pretend City Children’s Museum. Kim was able to share with the Commissioner and her team about First 5 OC's early childhood work.

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Kid Builders is growing! Your family can now follow along with select activities to see real Orange County families in action. Explore at

Earlier this month, First 5 OC participated in the inaugural Fatherhood Connection Summit at The Delhi Center. The Latino Dad Connection Summit hosted the event to bring together Latino fathers and father figures for a powerful day of learning, connection, and celebration.

Last month, we were honored to receive a proclamation from the Santa Ana City Council recognizing May as Early Childhood Month! Thank you to the City of Santa Ana, for your commitment to uplifting young children and their families.

We're back with another look into a child’s speech therapy session. Stay tuned as we continue sharing valuable tips for parents and caregivers to try at home!.#speechdevelopment #earlylanguageskills #talkingtips

Meet Cristina, First 5 OC’s Early Learning Senior Program Officer. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Cristina shares more about her impactful role, where she channels a true passion for the care and development of young children. #first5oc

First 5 OC recently joined UC Irvine School of Education, the City of Santa Ana, and the Santa Ana Early Learning Initiative (SAELI) at Madison Park to unveil Parkopolis, a life-sized, community-designed board game that encourages STEAM-related language and physical activity.

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In an exciting new resource, take a peek inside a speech therapy session at Unlimited Possibilities. Learn about the techniques and try the exercise at home! View more videos and translations: . #speechdevelopment #earlylanguageskills #talkingtips

Just in time for Father’s Day, families are welcomed to the Garden Grove Tibor Rubin Library on June 12 from 3:30-6:00 p.m. for an afternoon of free card making for loved ones! All materials will be provided and no registration is necessary.

We invite you to join us for a community meeting about child care needs data from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11 at the Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa. Spanish interpretation will be available as needed.