About The Tools In The Toolkit

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The Chattanooga Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life.

Chattanooga Basics Overview Video

This video is just over one minute long and gives a general overview of The Basics, what they are, why they matter, and what a parent or caregiver can do to use them.

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The Chattanooga Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life. This video is about the first of the Basics: Maximize Love, Manage Stress.

Maximize Love and Manage Stress

This video focuses on the Basic, Maximize Love & Manage Stress.

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The Chattanooga Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life. This video is about the second of the Basics: Talk, Sing, and Point.

Talk, Sing, and Point

This video focuses on the Basic, Talk, Sing, & Point.

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The Chattanooga Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life. This video is about the third of the Basics: Count, Group, and Compare.

Count, Group, and Compare

This video focuses on the Basic, Count, Group, & Compare.

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The Chattanooga Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life. This video is about the fourth of the Basics: Explore through Movement and Play.

Explore Through Movement and Play

This video focuses on the Basic, Explore Through Movement & Play.

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The Chattanooga Basics are five fun, simple, and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life. This video is about the fifth of the Basics: Read and Discuss Stories.