Reading Buddies eNews
Information and resources for Imagination Library families
May 2015
Parents and other caring adults have the incredible opportunity to build a strong foundation for learning and healthy development before a child enters school - even from the time a child is born. Here are some resources to help you make the most of this important time with your children.
Join us for one of our free 
Reading Buddies Events with 
the Erie Playhouse!

West County

Saturday, May 2 | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Girard Alliance Church

229 Rice Avenue | Girard, PA 16417

Use double glass doors facing Rice Avenue

 

City of Erie

Saturday, May 16 | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Blasco Memorial Library

160 E Front Street | Erie, PA 16507

 

Join us for one of these special 

Reading Buddies events! 

  • The cast from the Erie Playhouse Youtheatre Production of Disney's Peter Pan will do activities with the kids.
  • Parents and other caring adults will participate in activities to help them read with their children.
  • Everyone will come together at the end for a performance of a song from Peter Pan. 
  • All participating families will receive up to 4 free tickets to see the play! 
  • Free lunch provided.

Limited spots available. 

To RSVP, click GIRARD or ERIE.

Featured Resources

PA's Promise for Children

Pennsylvania's Promise for Children seeks to help families make good choices about early learning to help Pennsylvania's children fulfill their promise. Find resources and helpful information on early learning and brain development at the PA Promise for Children website.

 

Reach Out and Read

From choosing a book for a 6-month-old to tips on reading, Reach Out and Read offers resources to parents and guardians as well as pediatricians to help ensure that every child begins kindergarten ready to learn!
 

READING TIP OF THE MONTH

Asking "What do you think will happen next?" is a good way to get back to reading the story if the discussion strays off for too long. 

 

For more reading tips, check out Tools & Tips for Reading with Children.


READING GUIDE
Download a Reading Guide for the Imagination Library book

"Llama Llama Red Pajama" 

by Anna Dewdney

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