What's Happening at The Literacy & Learning Center

The Literacy Council of Highlands, as it was first named, boasts a remarkable journey. It started in 1993 with a simple mission: to address the lack of free reading resources for children in town. At the time, a handful of volunteers unofficially came together to support a few children, laying the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of the community.
Save the date for Swingin’ Soiree with The Swingin’ Medallions for an evening of shagging to American beach music!

FULL BAR| HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRE STATIONS | DANCING
6 - 9 pm
The Farm at Old Edwards Inn
336 Arnold Rd
 
General Admission $150 per person
VIP Patron $500 per person
 
VIP Patrons Package
5:30 - 6 pm Express check-in & meet the band 
Reserved seating
Reserved priority parking
Professional shag lesson before event

Tickets will be on sale soon!
The Literacy and Learning Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as an Assistant Pre-K Teacher. This position is ideal for someone who possesses excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish, has a warm and nurturing personality, and is committed to fostering the growth and development of young children.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced GED (General Education Development) Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for adult education, a strong background in GED instruction, and the ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

This new in-person course will be offered once a week for three months with the opportunity to extend based on performance and program needs.
We are currently seeking the collaboration of passionate teachers from surrounding schools for our summer camp program. If you have a flair for leading camps in areas such as art, academics, cooking, chess, STEM, or any other exciting subject, we invite you to be a part of our summer program. This is not just an opportunity to share your passion but also a chance to earn extra income during the summer break. 

STEM CAMP
with MC Phillips | 1st - 3rd Graders | June 24 - 28 | 9 am - 12 pm

CRAFT CAMP
with Kara Long | 3rd - 6th Graders | June 24 - 28 | 1 - 4 pm

CHEF CAMP
with Marlene Fairchild | 5 - 8th Graders | July 15 - 19, 22 - 26 | 10 am - 1 pm

DIGITAL LEADERSHIP CAMP
with Rebekkah Watkins | 4 - 6th Graders | July 29 - Aug 2 | 10 am - 1 pm

ADVENTURE CAMP
with Allisha Mason | 1st - 3rd Graders | Aug 5 - 9 | 9 am - 12 pm

GETTING READY FOR KINDERGARTEN CAMP
with Carolyn Middlebrooks | Kindergarteners | Aug 5 - 9 | 9 am - 12 pm
Many of you know and love our yellow-bellied slider turtle! Unfortunately, due to regulations, reptiles aren't allowed in our pre-K facility. To ensure the best care for our friend, we had to find her a new forever home.

We're happy to announce she's now living in sunny south Florida! Her new habitat is a spacious backyard with a pond and many fish. And her new family plans to make the pond even bigger! 

While we'll miss her presence at the Center, we're so grateful she's found such an excellent new environment in which to thrive.
The much-awaited application period for enrollment in The Literacy & Learning Center's new Pre-K program is finally here! 

TL&LC is pleased to offer a nurturing and comprehensive learning environment for children needing pre-K education. Through a play-based and child-centered approach, young learners will engage in activities that enhance their language and literacy skills, develop mathematical and scientific thinking, nurture social-emotional well-being, and promote physical growth. 
The Literacy & Learning Center's monthly program, Tinker Time for Tots, tailored to preschoolers and their caregivers focused on handwriting skills for the March learning activities. These sessions aim to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children's educational benefit. Both caregiver and child learn practical activities that can be seamlessly incorporated into their daily routines, fostering a rich learning environment at home.
Studies have shown the years leading up to Kindergarten are critical to a child's future success. These early years directly impact scores throughout a child's education and, at the core, build a lifelong love of learning. Because a child's first teacher is their parent, TL&LC's monthly sessions will showcase practical activities that parents can seamlessly incorporate into daily routines. This understanding fosters a rich learning environment at home, fostering a child's growth in language and literacy and overall social and emotional health.

Number Sense
Friday, April 26
10 am

  • Storytime: The stage will be set with Carolyn Middlebrooks reading to the children from books that illustrate numbers. This provides an opportunity for the children to practice their numbers.
  • Counting: Counting practice will begin with the participants placing beads on pipe cleaners tagged with the targeted numbers. Counting with fruit snacks or cereal pieces and putting the correct number of pom poms into a container marked with the targeted number will also be included.



Certification and Licensing Efforts Ongoing

Classroom Set-up in Progress

√ Curriculum Received

√ New Exit Door Installed

√ New Exit Signs Installed

√ Fire Code Updates Complete

√ New Hand-Washing Sink Installed

Student Application Guidelines in Progress

You can help shape the future of TL&LC's pre-K program by contributing to our Amazon registry. Visit the link below to explore the items and make a meaningful difference in their education. In particular, the items that are currently at the top of our list include:








However, every purchase, big or small, brings us closer to providing a nurturing environment for these children. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to their bright futures.
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