Quality Initiatives & Education
Nemours
The 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 »
Other Provider Initiatives
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 »
STEAM Machine
We bring the STEAM Machine to you! Using this knowledge, the goal of STEAM is to harness the power of play while promoting curiosity, exploration, planning, and creation! On the STEAM Machine, there is no such thing as failure, only the opportunity for more discovery! Read More »
Words on the Bus
Words on the Bus is a book-embedded vocabulary initiative; featuring a read-aloud and coordinating dramatic play activities for children ages 3-5. 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 »
