Expanded Book Club Turns 4

Thousands of Miami-Dade Kids Getting a Head Start Thanks to Book Club

Reading never goes out of style. The earlier you start reading, the sooner you get better at it. And the more likely you will become a lifelong lover of reading. The Children’s Trust knows this, and ample scientific evidence supports the notion that reading to a young child and having them follow along with a parent or caregiver is one of the best ways to facilitate early learning and development. Children who are read to from a young age are better equipped to start school and tend to perform better throughout their schooling years.

That’s why The Children’s Trust decided to expand its Read to Learn Book Club in 2019 to include all Miami-Dade children from birth to 5 years old. Originally started in 2011, the program has since grown significantly and celebrated the fourth anniversary of its expanded version this year.

5 Tips for Reading with Your Child

How to get the most out of your literary experiences

Reading to your young child is one of the best things you can do to help them develop essential learning skills and foster a lifelong love of books. But how should parents and caregivers go about it? What are the best ways to get the most out of the experience? Here are five tips to set you and your children on your way, with a little help from The Children’s Trust Book Club.

Annual Family Expo Returns with Back-to-School Focus

Two events scheduled in north and southwest of the county

Summertime in Miami ushers in the return of a beloved tradition: The Children’s Trust Family Expo -- Miami’s largest, free family resource event. The Family Expo is again being held in the north and southwest to ensure residents from throughout the county will be able to make it to one of the two events. 

The first event is being held on July 27 at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens and the second will be a week later, August 3, at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus. For a second consecutive year, The Trust has partnered with Uber to help more families attend the event and gear up for the upcoming school year. An Uber Voucher good for $15 each way is available (Uber Voucher terms and conditions apply). 

Keeping Playtime Safe!

Tips for toys and other household items

Toys are vital in the development of children. They teach problem-solving skills, sharing, motor skills, coordination, imagination, and so much more! However, the curiosity and imagination children have during development can place them at risk for choking and strangulation when playing with toys the wrong way. Starting with sensory play, very young children often pick things up and put them in their mouth. As they get older this gets more dangerous when they are mobile and can walk all around the house just looking to find the next coolest toy!

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