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Learn the ABCs of Routine Back-to-School Checkups with Florida KidCare

Let’s face it: Balancing back-to-school season and healthy habits can be hard for busy parents. But it doesn’t have to be! By following the ABCs of routine checkups, you can make sure your child’s health and wellness are a top priority going into the new school year. •Aim to schedule your child’s annual checkup before they head back to school. •Bring any medical documents for school that must be signed by your child’s pediatrician. •Check … Read more

MarcoPolo for Educators Trainings – Sign Up Now!

Bring Your Curriculum to Life with the Most Comprehensive Video Library in Early Childhood Education MarcoPolo For Educators contains the most comprehensive library of developmentally appropriate videos for early childhood education. Content is thoughtfully designed by educational experts to ignite curiosity in young learners and provide teachers with the tools to support quality instruction and promote family engagement. Every video comes in English, Spanish, Chinese, and a unique Modified English version which plays at a reduced … Read more

1000 Books Before Kindergarten™ Program

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten™ is a self-paced, early literacy program for children ages 0-6 designed to increase vocabulary, build reading confidence and promote pre-reading skills necessary for kindergarten. Register and track your reading online or by visiting any Volusia County Public Library branch. Click here to enroll. Be sure to subscribe to the library’s 1000 books newsletter!

Summer Break Spot Program provides meals at no cost to children 18 and under

To help ensure that Florida children have access to wholesome meals during summer break, the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer partners with schools and organizations to provide free meals to kids and teens from low-income areas. The Summer Break Spot Program provides meals at no cost to children 18 and under, while schools are closed for the summer. There are several ways to find a Summer Break Spot site: • Dial 2-1-1 • Text … Read more

June 2024 Parents’ Pages

Check out the Florida Division of Early Learning’s Parents’ Pages newsletter for June. Explore, Engage & Learn, Water Safety, and more. If you know someone who would like to receive notifications to their email about future issues, please share this link where they can sign up: Parents’ Pages Monthly Newsletter (fldoe.org).