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Janaury 2023
Imagination Library eNews
Information and resources for Imagination Library families
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As of December 2022, 📚 1,005,744 books have been delivered to more than 27,824 children in Erie County.💯💰100% of Imagination Library program funds are raised by support to United Way of Erie County. Learn More and register an Erie County child under the age of 5 in your life: UnitedWayErie.org/Imagination
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Do you know someone who may want to register a child for United Way's Imagination Library in Erie County?
It's simple! Forward this newsletter or share this link.
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Kindergarten Registration |
Kindergarten registration is just around the corner! School districts across Erie County will begin registering incoming kindergarten students this spring, some as early as March. We encourage you to check with your local school districts to find out additional information on kindergarten registration. |
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Imagination Library Book Spotlight |
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Ice Cream Face
Heidi Woodward Sheffield
As far as ice-cream-loving kid is concerned, every meal should include ice cream.
What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
This book goes through the highs and lows, anxieties and elation, involved in waiting in line to get ice cream. This type of experience is extremely relatable to what us human beings face each and every day when dealing with certain situations and our emotions.
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Keep Your Family Going This Month! |
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Seven Important Questions to Ask Your Child During Story Time
Amplify the benefits of story time by asking your young reader these questions before, during and after you read together.
Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home
School classrooms are busy places where young children learn all sorts of things, including social and emotional skills such as how to express feelings and how to work together with friends on a project. Here are some suggestions for helping your child develop social and emotional skills at home.
13 Things Babies Learn When We Read with Them
We all know that it is good to read to our babies. But what exactly are they learning? Here are just some of the things your baby can learn as you read together.
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Take a moment to plan which events may fit into your family schedule.
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Quality Early Care and Education Help is Available! |
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Erie’s Future Fund wants more children to be prepared for success in kindergarten and life. The Fund provides scholarships to children from low-income families to attend a high-quality early childhood education program within Erie County.
Through the federal Head Start program, Child Development Centers offers a free, full-day preschool program to 3-, 4- and 5-year-old children that includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and transportation at select locations. Families can learn more about the Head Start program by calling 814-480-9505 or beginning their enrollment online at www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now.
If your family resides in Erie County, has an annual income at or below 185 percent of the poverty level and have a child who will be attending kindergarten in one or two years, your child may be eligible for these scholarships! Learn more about quality early care here.
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Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot |
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Thanks to support from United Way of Erie County, the Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot is now countywide and expanding! Be sure to check out the Erie Family Center for complete information on upcoming Diaper Depot distribution events. Learn more
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Winter fun activities across Erie County can be found on Macaroni KID Erie's site.
It may be cold outside, but that does not mean that you cannot keep your family active on those cold days.
Great information, resources, reading guides and tips are shared on the Imagination Library for Erie County Facebook page.
Be sure to Like and Follow the page to stay up to date and informed!
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Help is one call away.
Please remember to dial United Way's 211 helpline when you need help or face times of uncertainty. A trained operator will connect you with information about financial assistance, counseling, food/clothing/shelter, health services, substance abuse and much more! It's always free and confidential.
You can also text your zip code to 898-211 to be helped by 211.
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If you are not receiving books, or have a specific question about the Imagination Library please contact Joanna Peters via email or phone (814) 456-2937 ext. 233.
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