Crayons Count is a campaign to support Early Childhood Education in Jamaica. We aim to put a learning kit in every basic schools across Jamaica. Together, we can shape a generation. Donate today. www.dogoodjamaica.org/crayonscount BASIC KIT: crayons, books, balls, blocks, puppets, kids scissors, paper, play dough COMPLETE KIT: BASIC + puzzles, manipulatives, paints, kids paintbrushes, glue sticks ALL NON-TOXIC and for kids under 8

1. A CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

2. Definition INVESTMENT
Early Childhood
is
up to age 8
*2006 Perry High Scope Study

3. WHY INVESTMENT
The quality of children's experiences during
the early years affect how they develop
physically cognitively emotionally socially
Children learn best and fastest at this time.
Children who get good care, are highly
socialized and receive quality stimulation
during their early years are:
Healthier
Get along better with others
Learn faster and do better in
preschool, primary and high school
and later in life
*2006 Perry High Scope Study

4. WHY INVESTMENT
In addition to early childhood being the most important period
for human development as the time of
most rapid brain growth
major benefit
higher educational attainment
some social benefits
REDUCED crime, violence and incarceration rates
REDUCED dependence on social services
REDUCED teen pregnancy
*2006 Perry High Scope Study

5. WHY INVESTMENT
“Each US$1 invested in
early childhood
development yields
a cumulative economic
return to society of US$17,
a better return than any
stock investment, with
US$12 directly benefitting
the public.
Of the public return:
88% came from crime savings
4% from education
7% from increased taxes paid on
higher earnings
1% from welfare savings”
*2006 Perry High Scope Study

6. JAMAICA TODAY INVESTMENT
2700 60 children
institutions per
institution
SERIOUS
Lack Of Learning Materials
NEED FOR INCREASED AWARENESS
of
Importance of Early Childhood Education
+
Good Early Childhood Practices
*2006 Perry High Scope Study

7. ;
JAMAICA TODAY INVESTMENT
Approximately RESULT
50% of children Children always trying to catch up.
enter primary Sub-optimal performance at primary
and secondary and tertiary level
school Contributing to
unprepared for the
$20 Billion
what they are annual
expected to remedial
learn. education costs

8. ;
INVESTMENT
What Kids Learn In Basic School
Basics of Literacy and Numeracy:
text moves from left to right, how to Manners: please, thank you,
sound out words, how to write their you’re welcome
names, how to read and write and
understand certain texts, how to add Values: sharing,
and subtract. cooperation, caring, trust
Motor Skills: for example, using a
Self-Confidence:
crayon which is the basis for writing
about themselves and
About Jamaica: the National Pledge, to value themselves;
the National Anthem, National Symbols.
Money, The Weather, Dates, Time,
Weights, Scales, Safety and much
more
*2006 Perry High Scope Study

9. endorsed by
WHAT INVESTMENT
Put a LEARNING KIT in each
early childhood institution
60 children
per
across Jamaica.
institution 2700
institutions
INCREASE AWARENESS
of the importance of
early childhood education +
good early childhood practices

10. Learning Kits
One For Each Institution
INVESTMENT
240 crayons
10 books
4 pairs of kids scissors
4 packs of paper
4 puppets
4 tubs of play dough
2 sets of blocks
2 balls

11. Learning Kits
One For Each Institution
INVESTMENT
240 crayons
10 books
4 pairs of kids scissors
4 packs of paper
4 puppets
4 tubs of play dough
2 sets of blocks
2 balls

12. Why These Learning Materials INVESTMENT
Books and ABC/123 Balls, blocks,
blocks build literacy and puzzles,
numeracy skills manipulatives etc.
teach fine and gross
motor skills,
Mastering colouring in the
movement and
lines is the basis of writing
coordination.
Puppets help
Play dough and all children to learn
art and craft items life lessons
allow children to Sharing crayons
express themselves and play dough
and be creative teaches
cooperation and
exchange

13. $$$ HOW INVESTMENT
In-Kind
Do Good Jamaica/Crayons Count
BNS Account #
Knutsford Blvd Branch
J$ 930288
BNS US$ 930287
Drop Off Points
Bulk / Wholesale
Factory Direct
Storage,
Assembly & Distribution

14. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
H: Home – Bring Something From Home
E: Explain, Explain, Explain
L: Lend A Hand
P: Pocket

15. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
+
Full Page
ECC Curriculum ECC Tips

16. Learning and Awareness INVESTMENT

17. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival

18. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival

19. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival

20. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Do Good Jamaica/Kingston Book Festival

21. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
School Tour

22. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Branded Vehicles

23. Learning + Awareness INVESTMENT
Easy Lyme – March 29th
Dentist Day – April 28th
Early Childhood Expo – June 22, 23

24. TIMELINES INVESTMENT
STARTED ALREADY
END DATE FOR COLLECTION
AUGUST 6 2012
DISTRIBUTION
SEPTEMBER 2012

25. CLOSING THOUGHT INVESTMENT
Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that
GOLDEN
ever has.
JUBILEE Margaret Mead
JAMAICA’s
50th
ANNIVERSARY
TOGETHER….we can shape a generation

26. ONLINE INVESTMENT
www.dogoodjamaica.org/crayonscount
items
targets
donated so far
sponsors and partners
Crayons Count @CrayonsCount

27. CONTACT INVESTMENT
Deika Morrison Kerri-Ann Allen
deika@dogoodjamaica.org kerri@dogoodjamaica.org
Joan Morrison Danielle Crosskill
joan@dogoodjamaica.org danielle@dogoodjamaica.org
Kassim Morrison Brittany Singh
kassim@dogoodjamaica.org brittany@dogoodjamaica.org
Do Good Jamaica
The Guango Tree House
29 Munroe Road, Kingston 6
T: 970.4108 I F: 977.5999
info@dogoodjamaica.org

28. INVESTMENT
THANK YOU