by ChuckS | Sep 22, 2011 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting
This year on Oct 6, 2011 more than two million voices will call attention to the crisis in early education by creating the largest reading experience in history. Each year a different book is chosen for this event. This year volunteer readers will share the book...
by ChuckS | Sep 19, 2011 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting
Bring in a new pre-school children’s book to the St. Augustine Outlet Mall to Guest Services, Peaches ‘N Cream or Evie’s Cottage now till Sept. 24 and get a free VIP Coupon book worth thousa nds in extra Mall savings. Save 25% off at Peaches ‘N Cream and Evie’s...
by ChuckS | Jul 25, 2011 | Early Learning, Families & Parenting
Look at what the nice folks over at the St. Augustine Record had to say about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program: Our view: Dolly Parton library program needs new champion Published: July 22, 2011 – 12:00am Early Learning Coalition of St. Johns and...
by ChuckS | Apr 28, 2011 | Families & Parenting
Here is an easy spring time craft. Take a nature walk with your child and notice the beautiful butterflies that show up this time of year. Then, talk with your little one about what you saw and create these simple butterflies at home! You will need: Paper coffee...
by ChuckS | Apr 24, 2011 | Early Literacy, Families & Parenting
Sharing Books with Young Children It is never too early to begin instilling the love of reading in children. Even when children are too young to understand the words, it’s important to find ways to share books with babies and toddlers. Babies enjoy hearing songs...
by ChuckS | Jan 18, 2011 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting
Hello Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library family and friends! Our winter newsletter is out and ready to be viewed by YOU. In this issue, you can find information on our upcoming Toddler Fests and other exciting winter events. Also, you can learn about what to...
by ChuckS | Jan 5, 2011 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting
There may not be words printed beneath each photograph, but chances are, you know a story you can pass along to your child: the trip to Chicago in that old Plymouth Dart, the Christmas you had an emergency appendectomy, fishing in Nana’s lake. Research has shown that...
by ChuckS | Jan 5, 2011 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting
The Curious Garden is a story about a boy’s dream and how one small person can help change the world. The ground may still be frozen up north, but here in Florida it will be planting time soon. If you’d like to try an easy spring craft, read Peter Brown’s...
by ChuckS | Jan 2, 2011 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Events, Families & Parenting
If you need a pat on the back for the time you spend reading to your child, Dr. Mehmet Oz, renowned physician and co-author of YOU: Raising Your Child (Simon & Schuster, 2010), offers this advice: “We can’t say it often enough: Read aloud. Read aloud. Read aloud....
by ChuckS | Jan 1, 2011 | Early Learning, Early Literacy, Families & Parenting
As parents we are all familiar with this nightly routine: she’s bathed, her teeth are brushed, and she’s settled in your lap for a few moments of reading before you say goodnight. The last thing you want is a bedtime story that makes her want to jump up and...
