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March 2023
Imagination Library eNews
Information and resources for Imagination Library families
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As of February 2023, 📚 1,023,296 books have been delivered to more than 28,079 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 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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The 2023 Erie FREE Taxes season is underway across the community and if you earned up to $60,000 during the 2022 calendar year, you are eligible for these services. To make an appointment, please call 1-888-829-5680. For more information, visit our website. |
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Imagination Library Book Spotlight |
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Green Tractor
Kersten Hamilton
It's Harvest Day, but before the kids arrive Green Tractor has to help their farmer friend get everything ready. They have to move big boulders using the hayfork and plow the land for the pumpkin races, and when the kids get there, it's time for Green Tractor to shine by pulling the wagon for the hayride.
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Keep Your Family Going This Month! |
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14 Big Ideas for Celebrating NEA's Read Across America
NEA is excited to bring you Read Across America year-round to help you motivate kids to read, bring the joys of reading to students of all ages and make all children feel safe, valued and welcomed. Here are 14 BIG ideas for getting your month (or year) of reading started!
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Reading
Get the basic facts about what it takes for a young child to learn to read, best practices in teaching reading, the importance of oral language in literacy development, why so many children struggle and more in this overview.
Raising Readers: What Parents Can Do
Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder and passion for reading. Here are 20 tips to help parents create a sense of enjoyment, wonder and passion for reading.
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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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Check out Macaroni Kids events calendar.
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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