Digital News from Lehigh Valley Children's Centers - May 2021
How is Daniel Feeling
Helping Young Children Cope Using Storybooks
“If you’re scared, that’s okay. Sometimes, I feel scared too,” Lauren Becker said to her pre-k class. “What could we do if a friend feels scared?”

Children have always needed to learn resiliency skills to navigate through life. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, awareness has been heightened on how changes could be affecting the younger children. Becker is a lead teacher for one of LVCC’s Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts classes located in Easton. Her class is reading books and having conversations to help them express their feelings.

Her lesson plans are a part of professional development that LVCC’s PA Pre-K Counts teachers received through the Penn State Extension. The training centered on becoming more effective in building resiliency in young children through characters in children’s books.
PA Pre-K Counts
Pre-K Counts Enrollment for 2021-22
Children who attend a quality early learning program, such as Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, enter kindergarten with the skills needed to succeed. This state-funded preschool program is free for those who qualify and operates on an academic calendar year (September - June). Children qualify based on age and family income. If your child is currently three or four years old and your family income is less than 300% federal poverty guidelines (approximately $78,600 for a family of four), consider applying for Pre-K Counts.

Registration for Fall 2021 Pre-K Counts has begun. Children with various risk factors may be prioritized for enrollment. Space is limited.
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Kindergarten Enrollment for 2021-22
If you or someone you know has a child who will turn five (5) years old by this fall, it's time to enroll in kindergarten. Check with your local school district for age cut-off dates. Many school districts across the Lehigh Valley have gone to virtual registration, but a few still require appointments. Before- or after-school child care may be available through LVCC at designated locations.
Family Satisfaction Survey
How are we doing? If you have a child currently enrolled at one of LVCC's 30 locations, please take a moment to fill out our Family Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is important to the quality of our programs. If you completed this survey recently at your child's center, you only need to take the survey once.