May 2023
Imagination Library eNews
Information and resources for Imagination Library families
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As of April 2023, 📚 1,040,981 books have been delivered to more than 28,303 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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| | 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. View the required immunization list here.
| | | Imagination Library Book Spotlight | |
Raindrops to Rainbow
John Micklos Jr.
Raindrops are falling outside but there's still a world of color experience!
Delightful rhymes and brilliant illustrations detail how a gloomy, rainy day might not actually be so gloomy after all when you get to spend time with Mom, Brown Bear and the colors around you.
And when a "beaming rainbow, bold and bright" cuts through the sky, everyone gets to experience the joy of all the colors that can only come after the rain.
| | Keep Your Family Going This Month! | |
Ways to Nurture Interests That Inspire Kids to Explore Their Passions
By encouraging kids to explore and by exposing them to new experiences and ideas, we help children develop a bigger vision of what they can be when they grow up. The goal isn't to push kids to decide on a career but rather guide them to form a better understanding of their skills, choices, strengths, interests, joys and dreams. In doing so, we are helping children expand on the possibilities. Parents can do this too!
How to Help Kids Feel Loved and Lovable
Children thrive when their caregivers offer them consistent love and support. Our love offers a safe landing place as they stretch, struggle and grow. As Fred Rogers said, "knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people." Here are four ideas for helping children feel loved.
6 Mother's Day Traditions From Around the World
In "Pinkalicious and Peteriffic," Pinkalicious and Peter think of ways to make Mother's Day extra special for their mom. It's a special holiday that gives people the opportunity to express their gratitude for the person who nurtured and raised them. Around the world there are different dates and ways to celebrate mothers, Here are some fun and simple Mother's Day traditions from around the world.
| | Quality Early Care and Education Help is Available! | |
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.
| | Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot | |
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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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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