MENTOR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
60 MINUTES MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD
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In Manatee County ReadingPals we provide mentors to VPK (4-year-old) children at local child care sites to positively influence students’ understanding of the fundamental building blocks of early literacy. In addition, through genuine and impactful relationships, mentors help enhance a solid social-emotional foundation for young learners.
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ReadingPals Testimony
"The ReadingPals program has enhanced the joy of reading for our child. She has counted down the days every week in anticipation of ReadingPals day and was sad to hear when it was going to be the last time she will see her ReadingPal. Every week, on the day of ReadingPals, she comes home and excitedly shares her ReadingPals experience. Also, on that same day, we have to read the ReadingPals book she comes home with. We believe that the ReadingPals program should continue to be incorporated into more schools so that more children can become more excited to read." - Family
Donate to help us make a difference in the lives of 4-5-year-old children
with mentors, books, and crucial literacy skills.
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So, if you want a purpose-driven and engaged workforce, consider your staff for volunteering for ReadingPals!
In ReadingPals, your team will mentor VPK (4-year-old) students at local child care sites to positively influence students' understanding of the fundamental building blocks of early literacy. These relationships that the mentors build with the students enhance a solid social-emotional foundation for young learners.
And that's something we can all feel good about!
To participate, contact the ELC of Manatee County
(941) 757-2900 ext. 2501
ReadingPals@elc-manatee.org
ReadingPals Mission:
ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from pre-K to 3rd grade who may need extra help. Over the last 11 years, our ReadingPals volunteers have been paired with thousands of young children in Florida. They build meaningful relationships and help improve their social-emotional development and early literacy skills.
ReadingPals is managed by The Children’s Movement of Florida and administered through 15 United Ways and local agencies — with the help of numerous community partners across the state.
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Pillars (What we hope to achieve):
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For More Information
Contact the ELC of Manatee County
(941) 757-2900 ext. 2501
ReadingPals@elc-manatee.org