Three-Year-Old Journey

As children develop and change, parents and guardians must change as well. The Three-Year-Old Journey formed in 2004 to provide Promise Academy® lottery winners the opportunity to continue to learn and grow.

• Participants of the Three-Year-Old Journey engage in a series of workshops over twelve weeks.
• They discuss developmental milestones, discipline techniques, and developmentally-appropriate activities to foster early literacy and math skills.
• Parents also gain a sense of community and camaraderie — and many remain friends and lean on each other for parenting support and schedule play dates for their children.
• As the parents and guardians interact, their three-year-olds play together in small and large groups under the guidance of trained staff.
• In addition to having fun — singing, doing arts and crafts, listening to stories, and more — they are also learning and practicing invaluable social skills.

Two twelve-week cycles are open to 60 families each. Participants meet on Saturdays at Promise Academy® I. Workshops are offered in English, Spanish, and French.

In addition to both parents and children gaining knowledge and building relationships, families of the Three-Year-Old Journey gain access to:

• Guidance in applying to the Harlem Gems® preschool program
• Brigance Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment Tool, which provides a snapshot of a child’s development and assesses school readiness
• Referrals to HCZ programs and community resources

The Three-Year-Old Journey meets on Saturdays at Promise Academy® I.