Checkmarks

Checkmarks is a totally FREE community program to help kids in greater Owensboro prepare for Kindergarten and beyond!

The program is made up of simple, age appropriate activities for kids, plus helpful resources for parents and caregivers.

05/29/2026

Today's Checkmarks Challenge: Nature Spotting! Head outside and see what you can discover. Can your child find three different leaves, rocks, or sticks? Talk about what makes each one unique and encourage them to ask questions about the world around them.

Learning starts with curiosity!

05/25/2026

Create a family summer bucket list and challenge yourselves to complete activities that help children become Curious, Healthy, Engaged, Confident, and K-Ready. Whether it's a trip to the library, a nature walk, helping a neighbor, or trying something new, every adventure helps children grow.

What will your family add to its summer bucket list? Share your ideas in the comments!

05/21/2026

Every block, question, and discovery helps build a strong foundation for learning, we believe children learn best through play, curiosity, and hands-on exploration. Let's keep building bright futures together!

05/18/2026

Today's Checkmarks Challenge is all about getting ready for Kindergarten. Take time to work with your little one on writing and recognizing their name. You might even use sidewalk chalk for extra summer fun!

05/05/2026

This Checkmarks book pick, Perfectly Norman, reminds us that our differences are what make us special. Norman tries to hide his wings… but discovers life is better when you let yourself shine. After reading, ask your child, “What makes you special?” Because confident kids grow when they feel free to be themselves. Head on over to the Daviess County Public Library

04/28/2026

Reading is a great way to spend time together as a family! Head over to the Daviess County Public Library and see what great books they have to offer.

04/21/2026

Today’s Checkmarks Challenge is all about confidence. Encourage your little one to try something new and say, “I can do it!” Whether it’s a small task or a big step, these moments help build independence, resilience, and a strong belief in themselves.

04/20/2026

We are so proud of our community and the Owensboro Family YMCA.

04/14/2026

Fine motor skills are built in the smallest moments like peeling a sticker, buttoning a coat, picking up tiny objects. These simple activities help children develop independence, confidence, and the skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.

Try one (or a few!) of these today and turn everyday moments into meaningful learning.

04/08/2026

Spring break is here and it doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need a packed schedule or big plans to make it meaningful. Just a few simple moments each day can help your child grow, explore, and connect.

From scavenger hunts to dance breaks, helping a neighbor to reading outside, these small activities build curiosity, confidence, and healthy habits along the way. Pick one. Try it together. See what happens!

03/31/2026

Tonight’s challenge is a simple one with a big impact. Inviting your child to help set the table builds more than just a mealtime routine. It encourages responsibility, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

It might take a little longer, and it might not be perfect, but those small moments of helping are how kids learn and grow.

Start small. Do it together. Watch them shine.

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Owensboro, KY
42301

Telephone

(270)6852652

Website

https://www.checkmarksobky.org/

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