The objectives of the CARE2LEARN project were: 1. Increase Key Early Competencies: Enhance early competencies in children to improve their chances of early academic success and positive life outcomes. This objective focuses on developing fundamental skills in children at local, regional, national, and EU levels, ensuring they have a solid foundation for future learning and development. 2. Increase Parental Capacity: Empower parents of preschool children to better support their children’s development of early key skills and academic achievement. The project aimed to provide parents with the resources and tools needed to actively participate in their children’s education, fostering a supportive home environment. 3. Relieve Educator Pressure: Alleviate the pressure on ECEC and primary school teachers by increasing parental involvement in early education. Overall, the CARE2LEARN project aimed to create a comprehensive support system that benefits children, parents, and educators, enhancing early childhood education and ensuring better long-term outcomes for all stakeholders involved.
Primary Education programs provide fundamental academic skills, establishing a solid foundation for learning. Successful transition to PE requires child maturity, quality education, and a support system that acknowledges unequal development and opportunities. Ignoring these can exacerbate social inequalities. Key early skills for school readiness include gross and fine motor skills, social and emotional maturity, independence, language and communication skills, understanding elementary concepts, and the ability to follow rules and focus. These skills are often practiced in ECEC settings, but many children do not attend ECEC, necessitating family-based reinforcement. Engaging parents in home activities with their children can significantly promote intellectual and social development. Effective programs combine early, child-focused education with strong parental involvement and family support. The CARE2LEARN project aimed to develop an early intervention tool to strengthen key early skills, laying a quality foundation for education and improving life outcomes.