Eugene School District 4J

The Early Childhood Hub of Lane County is Lane County’s hub for families!  Here you will find information about local early education programs, family resources, fun local events and a robust activity calendar. This site is a one-stop shop for families!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library- All Eugene kids ages 0-5 can sign up to recieve a new book delivered to your home every month! Now offering books in English or Spanish! Sign up today!

Ready or Not Kindergarten, Here We Come!- a short article showcasing the skills and routines to help your child thrive in Kindergarten. 

11 Ways to help Children Say Goodbye- Finding opportunities to practice saying goodbye, and building the trust that you will come back to your child will help prepare kids (and us adults) in adjusting to the routines for school. 

Readiness: Not a State of Knowledge, But a State of Mind- Research shows that the best thing we can do to get children ready for school is to form and keep positive relationships with them. Children who are securely attached to their family members accept themselves as worthy individuals. With ongoing family support, they can handle the frustrations, embarrassments, pressures, and successes that come their way. Securely attached children are better able to make friends, work with others, solve problems creatively, learn, and succeed. The best predictor of children's success in school and life is a brain that develops in healthy ways, as a result of their attachments with their family, and especially their parents.