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Resources and Activities for Parents:
Sesame Street (Sesame Street Youtube Playlist)
Lakeshore Learning Free Resources
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The Raising A Reader program helps young children improve literacy development through a weekly rotation of books sent to children’s homes and daily book sharing between caregivers and young children. Available in select Pre-K classrooms in Madison County.
Join Ms. Beth via Zoom to read Owl Moon by Jane Yolen.
Date: Thursday, January 16
Time: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7483569234?omn=83552809939
We are excited to offer FREE educational materials to parents, grand-parents, and caregivers of children aged 0-5 years in Madison County. We are open most Mondays 9 am - 12 pm and Thursdays 2 - 4 pm, and by appointment by contacting us directly: 828.689.1528 or beth@madisonss.org
Our office is located in Spilman Hall at Mars Hill University 50 College St Mars Hill, NC 28754
Click this link to learn more about this program: https://www.madisonss.org/programs
Little Learning Library
Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
Introduction to Kindergarten Readiness
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​Looking for Child Care?
You can access referrals by either emailing or calling
Southwestern Child Development Commission
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Email a Parent Services Counselor: childcareinfo@swcdcinc.org
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Call and speak to a Parent Services Counselor: 877.752.5955
Family Support
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Kith & Kin Enrollment Form | Download
Kith & Kin Info | Download
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North Carolina Partnership for Children
VRoom
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Vroom Tips by Text offers:
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• Age-based Vroom Tips sent right to your phone every week.
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• A more personal and motivational tone just right for texting.
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• Vroom Tips in English or Spanish.
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