Report
First Read Endline Study Demonstrates Positive Results in Thailand
Home based ECCD program strengthened emergent literacy and and parenting practices in a conflict setting
Summary
First Read Thailand strengthened emergent early childhood development outcomes with a specific focus on emergent literacy for ethnic minority children aged 3 to 6 in the Deep South of Thailand through improved parenting practice and access to quality, age-appropriate reading materials in local languages. This endline study reviews the impact of the program across parenting practices, child development, the home learning environment and equity.
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Author: Lauren Pisani, Dr. Kessaree Ladlia, and Kate McDermott
Organizations:
Rajabhat University Yala, Save the Children
Date: February 1, 2019
Country: Thailand
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