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The Basics

1. Maximize Love, Manage Stress

2. Talk, Sing, and Point

3. Count, Group, and Compare

4. Explore through Movement and Play

5. Read and Discuss Stories

The Palmetto Basics was born out of a desire to come alongside families and offer practical, everyday ways to foster school readiness. The Palmetto Basics are being powered by Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg County First Steps to School Readiness Partnerships. Vision and support has also been provided by Contec, Inc., Greenville County Childcare Association, Greenville County Library System, Greenville Literacy Association, Greenville Technical College CDC, Greenville County Schools, Help Me Grow SC, Institute for Child Success, Mary Black Foundation, SHARE Head Start, The School District of Pickens County, United Way of Greenville County, United Way of Pickens County, USC Upstate, Greenville County YMCA Judson Community Center, and other early childhood champions throughout the Upstate of South Carolina. The Palmetto Basics is a local affiliate of The Basics National Network.

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