Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness

Investing in Oklahoma's youngest learners starts by investing in those who care for them.

This week, OPSR welcomed 196 child care owners and directors from across the state for a two-day Conscious Discipline training focused on strengthening relationships, supporting behavioral development, and creating positive learning environments for children.

Together, we're building a stronger early childhood system—one classroom at a time. 💙

A trip to the park can be more than just playtime! 🌳

Born Learning Trails are free, interactive outdoor paths designed to help parents and caregivers turn everyday moments into early learning opportunities for kids ages 0-5. Bilingual signs along the trail guide families through simple games that build language literacy and social skills.

Oklahoma families can visit trails at three locations:
📍War Memorial Park | 706 N. 7th St., Ponca City
📍Lake Ponca | 1688 L.A. Cann Dr., Ponca City
📍Elmer Thomas Park | 501 NW Ferris Ave., Lawton

Happy Juneteenth! A day to celebrate freedom, honor history and lift up the joy of the community. 💛

☀️ From summer reading challenges to T. rex tea parties, libraries are packed with fun, FREE activities to keep kids entertained, learning and exploring all summer long.

Find your local library at the link and see what new adventure awaits!
🔗 https://oklahoma.gov/libraries/oklahomans/public-library-locator.html

Did you know reading from birth builds vocabulary, sparks imagination and sets the stage for lifelong learning? 🧠 That’s why we’re proud to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Oklahoma families, delivering free, age-appropriate books to your door every month from birth to age 5.

👇Enroll your child or find out more about the program at the link below!
https://www.okschoolreadiness.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library

Happy three-year anniversary to Jon Trudgeon, our Director of Communications! 🎉 Jon works tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure OPSR’s mission is seen, heard and felt across Oklahoma. His creativity, dedication and witty sense of humor make him an invaluable part of our team. Thank you for all you do, Jon!

This summer, the OU Health Services — Child Study Center is partnering with the Metropolitan Library System to offer free Child Development and Autism screenings at the Midwest City, Southern Oaks and Jones Libraries.

Screenings are available to children 5 and under. Registration is required.

To learn more and register, visit the Metropolitan Library event’s page and select the date and location that works best for your family!

🔗 https://www.metrolibrary.org/events/upcoming