SHAMOKIN DAM - The Early Care and Education Coalition of Northumberland County is distributing "Getting Ready for Kindergarten" calendars designed for children preparing to enter kindergarten in 2012.
The calendar covers September 2011 through August 2012. Each month focuses on a different learning topic with suggested daily activities family members and children can do together. Each month also includes a list of children's books and websites.
"This calendar is a great resource for parents to help engage their children in learning experiences which will help them get ready for kindergarten," said Karen Ulp, coordinator for the coalition. "The suggested activities are fun, easy to do and cost little or no money. "
The calendar also includes a kindergarten readiness checklist that has been designed for 4 and 5 year olds that allows parents to track their child's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
For a copy of the calendar, contact Ulp at the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way at 988-0993 or ececoord@gsvuw.org.
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