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Week 11 Library Connection

Pinal County Digital Library Collection

Click the link to access resources including Hoopla, rb digital magazines, rb digital audiobooks, Cloud Library and more.

www.pinalcountyaz.gov

https://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/Library/Pages/DigitalResourcesHelp.aspx

Maricopa Library

Check out these links for information about the summer reading program with the Maricopa Library, as well as their regular events on Facebook.

https://maricopa.azsummerreading.org/

www.facebook/MaricopaLibrary/

Coolidge Public Library

www.facebook.com/coolidgepubliclibrary

www.coolidgeaz.com/library

https://www.readerzone.com

Florence Community Library

https://www.florenceaz.gov/library/

For more information about your library, or for help with any of the digital resources mentioned please reach out to us.

Week 10 Craft

Head outside with some bubbles to join Mrs. Ryanne in this fun bubble craft!

Child Care Needs Survey

In this unusual circumstance, the Pinal Early Childhood Coalition is working to assess the current child care needs in Pinal County.  Here is a survey to give your feedback.

If you are a parent, guardian or caregiver of young children please give us your feedback here: Child care needs for families: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCN4F

Week 10 Story time

I Like Myself

By Karen Beaumont, Illustrated by David Catrow

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon

By Patty Lovell, Illustrated by David Catrow

What do you want to talk about?

Round Table Discussion Ideas: What topics do you want to talk about with the Fun Van educators?

We are planning a live discussion forum on Facebook coming up on May 29th to be posted here once it is complete. We are hoping to answer the questions that you have on your minds, and talk about the things that matter to you. Take a moment and answer our poll so we can get an idea of what you want to talk about.

What topics do you have questions about for our upcoming round table discussion?
Tell us what you think!

Do you have other ideas?

Don’t see a topic you are interested in? Shoot us a quick message or tell us in the comments! Fun Van has been working hard to stay in touch with you, our community. We want to help as much as we can in these uncertain times. This means we are open to ideas on how we can help you, what types of resources you are looking for and more. Being a parent/caregiver is hard enough on a normal day, we appreciate all you are doing with your families. What can we do to help you and your family?

    Week 9 Centers

    Check out some more fun center ideas with Mrs. Ashley

    • Spring
    • Play dough
    • Fine Motor Skills
    • Messy Play
    • Transportation

    Week 9 Story

    Let’s Go ABC! Things That Go, from A to Z by Rhonda Greene

    This is an adorable story to share the ABC’s with your little ones. Transportation is a fun topic with young children, this story introduces some fun vocabulary, letter recognition, rhyming, and vehicle sounds.

    University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

    This resource was mentioned in the video, follow these links for developmental screenings for your children under 5.

    ASQ-3 English  https://www.asqonline.com/family/c426ba

    ASQ-3 Spanish   https://www.asqonline.com/family/32a8f3

    ASQ:SE2 (social emotional) English-  https://www.asqonline.com/family/477598

    If families would like to do a screening over the phone or via ZOOM please call 520-709-3522 to schedule with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension staff.