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We've had the privilege of designing a few meaningful early literacy programs, and one crucial lesson we've gleaned is the importance of practice with immediate feedback for building reading fluency. Fun is the special sauce that gets kids to keep on practicing. Clever Noodle's latest game, POPPED! available today, embodies this principle perfectly: Players get tons of engaging practice thru engaging, social gameplay. Use the code below for a 15% discount on your own copy. While you're checking out, consider grabbing another copy for your school or as a gift for the young readers in your life. With its no-tech, high-fun approach, Clever Noodle's board game is a definite win-win!

After dropping off winter items to an OKC public school collected by the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education's board of directors last week, I was asked by my own child's school to take their lost & found items from last semester to Goodwill. But I had a better idea and asked if I could donate those items to that OKCPS school. After washing and organizing those items, I counted 15 sweatshirts, 17 jackets, 2 coats, 9 winter hats, 6 gloves, and the list goes on. Most of these items were gently used, name brand items and each went to good homes or the clothes closet of that school yesterday! This got me thinking. Rather than simply donating unclaimed items from schools to places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army, why don't we first reach out to our Title 1 schools? We can easily stock their clothes closets with the nice clothes left behind at other schools. Can you imagine every school having a stocked clothes closet for their students in need?! Moral behind this share: Not only can you help in drives like Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation's Coat-a-Kid, but you can help by donating that barely used coat or shoes your child grew out of to a school who has a child in need of that exact size. In every community there are students and families who need our help, and helping is easier than you think! When it's time for your child's school to donate the lost and found items, remember this post. If you're near me, reach out or share with your school's PTA/PTO. Bring the items to me and I'll do the rest! #clothescloset #title1 #donate #oklahomacity #oklahoma #publicschools #lostandfound #coatdrive #pta #pto

Parenting a child with unique challenges is tough. At Epworth STAR, we understand and support these families. Your donation can make a big difference. 💖 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gCqbTpDb #EpworthSTAR #LearningChallenges #ParentingSupport #EveryChildMatters

Tune in to get essential tips for navigating the admission process at higher institutions! If you're starting your first year away from home, connect with us on WhatsApp at 069 408 9610 to coordinate the delivery of linen donations generously provided by Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel. More information on Linens Donations will also be spoken about in the interview. Let's make the transition phase easy together! #EducationAgainstPoverty #Matrics_Class_Of_2023

As many of you know, Dave & I are passionate board members for Kids In The Middle (KITM) which supports families going through divorce. Today kicks off our 24 hour annual Giving 4 Kids campaign and we are asking for your support. KITM serves 2,000+ children and families through their counseling services. Today we are hoping to gain additional support for our programs. To learn more about KITM, visit the website: https://lnkd.in/gC8WQRKK. We are seeking your financial donation to provide much needed mental health services for children experiencing the trauma of divorce and separation. All donations are DOUBLED for the next 24 hours thanks to our matching donors! That means if you donate $5 it turns into $10, $100 turns into $200- you get it. No gift is too small and donations are tax-deductible. In Missouri, tax credits are 50% monetary back in the form of a MO state tax credit. This is an ALL or nothing campaign, which means that we must raise the full $100,000 by Thursday May 2 at 2pm CST. As a board, we also like to make this a challenge (of course 😊) so please indicate Team Teal when making a donation to indicate the team we represent. To make a donation: https://lnkd.in/g6ezkAcb We truly appreciate your support.

Help support justice-impacted individuals start their #secondchance through your donations. Here is a brief list of the financial hurdles they face: - housing - transportation - getting identifying papers - dental, vision care - food - legal/ court needs - employment - clothing - home furnishings - ongoing career certifications All of these items we provide to our justice-impacted Developers, when we have the funding to help.

*Beryl Update from Southeast Texas Food Bank based in Beaumont, Texas*: "Thankfully we do not have any damage at the Southeast Texas Food Bank and are fully operational. However, some of our neighbors in our northern counties have suffered extensive damage and some are displaced from their homes. We are currently assessing the needs of the community but we need your help." Southeast Texas Food Bank- Ending Hunger. Feeding Hope. Donate to help those hungry in Southeast Texas (Serving 8 County Region): https://lnkd.in/euEQPJn Did you know a $10 donation can help provide up to 30 meals for desperate people in your community? By making a donation, you’re helping to ensure that hungry children in Southeast Texas are adequately nourished, that none of our senior citizens are forced to chose between medicine and food, and that every family facing a crisis can at least have the assurance of food on the table. #setxfoodbank #jaspercountytexas #hardincountytexas #jeffersoncountytexas #BerylDisasterRecovery #newtoncountytexas #polkcountytexas #organecountytexas #sabinecountytexas #tylercountytexas

Concerned Friends needs your help to make Ontario's long term care homes places that you would be genuinely comfortable to live in. Let's think: what does this REALLY look like? #PleaseSupportANewVisionForLongTermCare s #NoMoreInstitutionalHomes #SmallerUnits #MoreOneOnOneTime #LetsTalkToileting #DecentDiningExperiences #FocusOnDementiaCare # Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care | Ministère des Soins de longue durée de l'Ontario

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