Learning begins at birth—and the brain develops most rapidly between birth and age 5. Launch Pad uses research-based practices to support children during this critical window through joyful, meaningful experiences.
Our activities are aligned with Georgia’s Early Learning & Development Standards across all five domains:
Physical development
Social & emotional development
Approaches to play & learning
Communication, language & literacy
Cognitive development
Launch Pad facilitators receive professional training through Cox Campus Early Learning modules, along with in-person coaching from language and literacy experts. These tools help ensure sessions are grounded in research and best practices.
Language grows through everyday moments. During each session, facilitators:
Caregivers receive ongoing tips through take-home resources.
Launch Pad supports foundational skills children need before kindergarten, including:
These skills are nurtured through play, music, stories, and guided interaction—not worksheets.
Early literacy begins at birth. At Launch Pad, phonics and fluency are woven into:
Children learn how sounds, letters, and words work together in fun, natural ways.
Play is how young children learn best. Launch Pad sessions include:
Each activity is intentionally designed to be flexible and responsive to interests & needs.