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Empowering Preschoolers Through Literacy and Learning

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On My Way to Kindergarten

Literacy All Year

On My Way to Kindergarten Initiative provides year-round literacy materials, professional development and literacy resources.  

The experiences and materials participants receive will help support the children's literacy journey both in the class and at home which plays an important role in kindergarten readiness.

This initiative is in partnership with

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Classrooms Impacted

Children Impacted

Average STAR Point Growth
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Eligibility and Participation Requirements

Interested in participating in On My Way to Kindergarten/ Literacy All Year?
See if you are eligible and what is required to participate. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Programs must reside in an ALICE zip code. 
  • Valid contract with SR/VPK with ELCHC
  • Have 1 or more classrooms with 3-5 years olds
  • VPK Provider on Probation (POP)
  • Be in good standing with USDA, no Class 1 violations

Participation Requirements

  • Complete PM 1 & PM 3 FAST/STAR Assessments
  • Attend initiative specific professional development
  • Complete 5 hours of coaching with a Flamingo Certified Coach.
  • Complete 1 or more Family Engagement Event(s) 
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Focused Literacy FAST/STAR Sub Domains

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Alphabetic Principal

Understanding that letters represent sounds. 

Concept of Word

Recognizing that words are separate. 

Phonological & Phonemic Awareness

Hearing the sounds in words to help children read and spell.

Phonics

The relationship between letters and sounds to decode words. 

Vocabulary

Knowing more words to express ideas and understand others. 

Structural Analysis

Understanding parts of words to decode, spall new words. 

Comprehension

Connecting what is read allows children to think critically and connect ideas. 
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On My Way to Kindergarten Events

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Five for Five Family Events
Freddy the Frog
Teacher Celebrations
Classroom Storytime
Classroom Literacy Libraries
On My Way to Kindergarten Board Game
A STEM & Story Celebration
Home Library Materials
Children Backpacks
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Testimonials

What Our Participants Say

My favorite memory from participating in the program was...
The activities and books my daughter brings home.
LAY Parent from Sunrise Children's Services
The big bus coming out and the kids getting able to choose the books that they want
LAY parent from ECHO Bilingual Learning Center
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Meet the On My Way to Kindergarten/ Literacy All Year Team!

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Kalesta Jones
Early Learning Support Specialist

Claudia Borjas
Early Learning Support Specialist