Nemours
Nemours Reading BrightStart! Program for Early Literacy Success (NRBS!) is a program dedicated to the prevention of reading failure in young children. Started in 2005 through the generous funding of the Nemours Foundation (a large pediatric health system), NRBS! is an example of how Nemours’ understands... Read More »
CATCH Health Program
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) Early Childhood is a preschool-based program designed to encourage physical activity and healthy eating in children ages 3-5. Read More »
ReadingPals
ReadingPals is a statewide early literacy initiative that provides volunteer mentors for students from pre-K to 3rd grade who may need extra help. Read More »
Frame Their Learning with STEAM
Frame Their Learning is designed to help teachers ask more thought-provoking questions to help improve exchanges with students and encourage high-quality thinking, learning, and retention. Read More »
LENA Grow
LENA Grow helps to improve children's language, literacy, and social-emotional development while improving both teacher satisfaction and classroom quality. Read More »
My Math Academy
My Math Academy program enhances early math skills through engaging and interactive digital tools and features a game-based, interactive app that assesses key math milestones and provides insights into the child's mathematical development. Read More »
Raising a Reader
Raising a Reader is a voluntary based book-sharing program that runs during the school year in an effort to improve kindergarten readiness rates and encourage reading at home. Read More »
Friendly's Book Club
The Friendly’s Book Club summer program is offered in collaboration with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, Palmetto Police Department, Bradenton Police Department, and Parrish Fire Department. This program is designed to build relationships with local law enforcement, and first responders as well as inspire a love of reading. Read More »
Books For Kids
Professionally trained community volunteers visit Title 1 schools to read to and engage students in book discussions that foster reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Read More »
