during the implementation of several ELC programs. One such
program, Raising a Reader, works with child care centers as a
book lending program - sending four books home with each of
Another program, Every Child a Reader - a partnership with
Kiwanis and the Michael Saunders Foundation - coordinates
volunteers from the community to visit child care centers to read
to children, helping to establish positive relationships with law
enforcement from a young age while promoting literacy.
AnnaMaria also works on several other programs for the
ELC, including the Kindermusik musical enrichment program,
BLOCKFest interactive block building experience for young
children and their parents, and Fairy Tale Follies at the Manatee
Performing Arts Center. In the coming months, I expect to learn
have barely scratched the surface of their parent and provider
services, such as Child Care Resource & Referral, School
Readiness, and Health & Development Screening. And I have
yet to see the STEAM Machine in action, or to attend one of our
WAVE Fitness or PEARLS programs.
other important project – NextGen Family Magazine
join me on my journey…
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