COCKE COUNTY CRADLE TO CAREER COALITION - C5

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​Do you have a 3 or 4-year old? Let’s get ready for the big leap to kindergarten. 

Countdown to Kindergarten is fun. It’s free. And it’s the perfect way to make sure your child starts school with confidence!
  • Get monthly skill logs sent straight to your email
  • Join our free, in-person group once a month at Empower Cocke County
  • Access extra resources to help your child learn and grow all year long!

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Countdown to Kindergarten: Learning Through Play

​Four-year-old Paityn’s smile says it all: learning is fun! She and her mom are part of the Countdown to Kindergarten program, joining other families each month in the newly renovated learning space at Empower Cocke County.

After the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, this space has been beautifully reimagined to give young learners like Paityn a place to explore, play, and grow. The bright, welcoming classroom now features a math and science center, writing and art area, dramatic play kitchen and market, sensory table, and a cozy reading nook with kid-sized furniture perfect for storytime.

Families who sign up for Countdown to Kindergarten can attend either a morning or evening group session, each designed to make early learning fun and family-friendly. Whether stacking blocks, counting toy bolts, or sharing stories in the reading corner, Paityn reminds us that every playful moment is a building block for kindergarten success.

We’re so excited to have Paityn as one of our little ambassadors, showing that when families learn and play together, children thrive.

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​KINDERGARTEN READINESS

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Early Grade Success

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CAREER & College READINESS

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Working alongside families, schools, and communities to support children across Cocke County.
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school readiness * Early Grade Success * Ready Graduate * healthy communities * donate now  

Want to learn more about becoming a C5 Partner? Join the Journey!

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C5 is a nonprofit organization existing to improve the well being of children in Cocke County, to ensure that all children have an equal opportunity to a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners, and to support the children of Cocke County on their educational journeys from birth to career.  

Contact Info
Address: 516 4th Street, Newport, TN 37821

Telephone: 423-608-2845
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​Email: [email protected]
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  • Home
  • School Readiness
    • Countdown to Kindergarten
    • Play & Learn Resources
    • Little Free Libraries of Cocke County- Map
    • Vroom- a FREE resource
  • Early Grade Success
    • About Third Grade Literacy
    • Third Graders Know...
    • Little Free Libraries of Cocke County- Map
  • Ready Graduate
    • About Ready Graduates
  • Healthy Communities
    • About Healthy Communities
    • Car Seat Safety
    • Garden of Eat'N Community Teaching Garden
    • Cocke County Food Resource Guide
  • About Us
    • What is C5?
    • Who is C5?
    • Annual Community Reports
    • Join the Journey
  • Donate