Tips by Text is an innovative texting program that supports parents and caregivers in creating positive educational environments. Recognizing that home learning experiences affect school readiness, Tips by Text helps parents support their children’s development and get ready for kindergarten.
Tips by Text is easy for parents to use, and it is affordable to deliver to communities. Tips by Text has been shown to boost school readiness in urban areas, and Tips by Text New Mexico is testing whether it can also improve school readiness in rural areas.
How does it work?
Caregivers who sign up for Tips by Text will receive text messages for about 11 months (around October through August). The text messages will provide caregivers with information on how to support their child’s development and kindergarten readiness. Parents do not need to buy anything to participate in Tips by Text. The texts are informative and fun, and they take advantage of existing family routines, items around the house, and events in the community.
For more information, visit: https://tipsbytextnm.org/