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π On #SupportUsSunday, join Words Alive! Sign up for our volunteer orientation on Wed, June 24 at 5pm PT and help bring the power of reading to children and families. All are welcome! π buff.ly/MDzgDCf #Volunteer #LiteracyMatters #WordsAlive
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Jun 13
ππΎ Volunteers took center stage at our Wild Books service event, sorting and completing book inventory so more books can reach readers in our communityβcheered on by Service Dog Taco! β€οΈπ #WordsAlive #WildBooks #WAvolunteers
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Jun 12
π 91% of preschoolβ3rd grade teachers in our Read Aloud Program reported increased student interest in reading. Reading aloud builds early literacy skills, boosts learning, and inspires a lifelong love of books! #WordsAlive #EarlyLiteracy #ReadAloud
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Jun 12
Our latest blog shows how students and lil libraries can make a difference, boosting literacy, sparking curiosity, and bringing communities together π
Read more here: buff.ly/QldGcr7
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Jun 11
πβ¨ Words Alive is honored to receive funding through the Ready to Learn and Bright Futures initiatives supported by the Dr. Seuss Foundation and the San Diego Foundation. Together, we're helping children and families build a lifelong love of reading. β€οΈπ #WordsAlive
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Jun 10
We work well together! π€ Wild Gathering with amazing volunteers from Arc of San Diego creating Learning Kits π for young readers. Thank you for helping inspire literacy, creativity & joy! π
#CommunityImpact #VolunteerWork #LiteracyMatters #LearningKits #WordsAlive
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Jun 9
ππ Have you read I Need a Hug / Necesito un abrazo? This beloved bilingual story by Aaron Blabey teaches compassion, kindness, and friendship. π¦π€ We're thrilled to include it in our Family Literacy Program! β€οΈπβ¨
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Jun 8
π We loved seeing our volunteers meet up and mingle! It was wonderful watching new connections form, ideas be shared, and our volunteer community come together. Thank you to everyone who helps make our mission possible.
#WordsAlive #VolunteerMeetup
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Jun 7
Support Words Alive and help inspire a love of reading! ππ You can donate, volunteer, fundraise, or shop to make a difference. Every action helps bring literacy opportunities in our community.
#WordsAlive #LiteracyMatters #SupportLiteracy #VolunteerForChange #CommunityImpact
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Jun 6
π© Thank you to our amazing volunteers for joining us for donuts! We loved connecting, gathering feedback, and sharing a preview of what's ahead. Your dedication strengthens our community and helps our mission thrive. π
#WordsAlive #VolunteerCommunity #VolunteerAppreciation
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Jun 5
π Oh, the places you'll go with a tote full of books! Through WA's Family Literacy Program, families receive a 20-book tote and literacy support. Pilot results showed a 44% increase in children asking to be read to and a 45% increase in parent awareness of reading's importance.
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Jun 4
ππ A huge THANK YOU to our incredible WOW Drivers! Your help made loading and delivering this amazing donation of Astro the Monster: Kids in Leadership kits from author Claude Jones possible. Thank you for helping bring literacy, leadership, and learning to young readers! πβ¨
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Jun 3
We Work Well Together! π€πΎ π
Read Out Loud: Words are everywhereβat home, on the bus, at the store, or on a walk. Reading every day can help your little one build brain power. How many words will you read today?
#TalkReadSing #SDEarlyCarePartners
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Jun 2
π Title Tuesday π
Our 1st grade RAP classrooms read A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka, a Caldecott Medal-winning wordless book. It follows a dog whose favorite toy is lost, gently exploring feelings of sadness, change, and new beginnings through beautiful illustrations.
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Jun 1
π Words Alive is excited to recognize Frida Salazar as our May Intern of the Month! π Frida, an 11th-grade student at High Tech High, supports literacy and creativity through projects like the Adolescent Book Group. π Learn more: buff.ly/CVn6fev
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May 31
βThe best part of volunteering is knowing the kits we complete enrich a childβs life and strengthen their reading skills.β β Marco Rodriguez
Every kit creates opportunities for confidence, growth, and lifelong learning π± #WordsAlive #VolunteerImpact #LiteracyMatters
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May 30
Planting a garden? Installing a fence? Anytime you dig, call 811. SDG&E will come to your location and mark the buried utilities. Learn more at sdge.com/811 #sdge #SDGEaler
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May 29
Itβs Fact-Filled Friday! πβ¨
During this past school year, 65% of students in our Adolescent Book Group program shared that the books that they read helped them relate to their own experiences and connect more deeply with their communities!
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May 28
A huge thanks to our incredible Words on Wheels (WOW) Drivers for helping deliver the final wave of Learning Kits for our Read Aloud Program! πππ¨ We're so excited to see these joyful books make their way into the hands of young readers across San Diego. π
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May 27
Shining a Light on Mental Health
This Mental Health Month, learn about San Diego County Behavioral Health Services programs supporting children, youth, and families. Find the right support for your family at: buff.ly/aIHQBDi
#MentalHealthMonth #SDEarlyCarePartners
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