Rainbows without rain. The children wore “rainbow” headbands which they decorated in honor of the event. Grandmother, Betty Battle, read the book, “Clap Your Hands.” The children loved the interactive read aloud and smiled as they were able to act out portions of the book.
The children at the Charlton County Head Start Center celebrate the third and final RIF book distribution of the program year. “It’s been exciting to see the how the children’s print awareness has improved since school began,” reports, Letta Cox, Resource Specialist. “These activities and concepts will help them become better readers and succeed in the public school system.”
Concerted Services, Inc. Head Start has been operating the Reading is Fundamental Program for the past 17 years. The program is funded in part by the United Way of South Georgia. The program has distributed over 115 free pre-school children books in Charlton County this program year.
The center is currently taking application for the 2009-2019 program year. Application information is available by contacting 912/496-4563 or you can visit the center at 1350 Bethune School Road, Folkston.
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