Early Literacy Events & Programs

We Connect Parents and Children with the Foundations and Love of Reading

You are your child’s first teacher, but it doesn’t have to be difficult and we are here to help!

As a parent juggling a job, house work and child raising it can be hard to find the time to work on your child’s development. Remember that even 10 or 15 minutes of quality time each day has a long and lasting impact on the development of your child. You are their first teacher, after all!

Our goal is to help children get ready to read through storytelling, events and sharing early learning tips with caregivers. The Coalition offers the following resources for Putnam and St. Johns Counties:

Literacy Events

  • Toddler Fests - This popular event at local libraries includes storytelling, music, crafts and visits from book characters. Every toddler receives a free book.
  • Literacy Fairs - Storytelling, activities and quality literacy information geared toward 4-5 year olds, located in community centers and pre-schools.

Literacy Programs, Workshops & Volunteer Opportunities

  • Read to Me - For expecting and new parents
  • Reading Pals - Links child care providers with community volunteers who read to children
  • Storytellers - Volunteer theatrical readers
  • Book Distribution - Donations to local groups who give to children including the local health department’s Books for Bravery
  • Speakers’ Bureau - Advocates for early learning are available to speak to your group

Reading Resources

For more literacy or volunteer info, call 904-819-3543 or email jwhitson@elcpsj.org.

NOTICE: Primary Service Provider RFP Posted: February 8, 2012 - RFP for Primary Service Provider.

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Mission & Vision

Vision: Coordinate services that allow children to enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn.

Mission: To serve parents, caregivers and educators of children ages birth to pre-kindergarten by managing and evaluating early child care and early childhood education programs through a quality school readiness delivery system in Putnam & St. Johns Counties.

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