1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by the time they enter kindergarten. This challenge is for caregivers of early learners, ages birth to six, who are Orange County residents.

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Artsy Toddler

Multiple locations and times. Some events require registration.

Learn new fine motor skills using paint, paste, glue, and stamps to create! Young Children will enjoy stories, songs, and exploring age-appropriate art experiences. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

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D Is For Dinosaur

Multiple locations and times.

Dino time is near; let's give a roaring cheer! We are off on a dinosaur adventure using stories and activities while experiencing a good time together! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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Pete The Kitty's First Day Of Preschool

By: Kimberly and James Dean

"Pete the Kitty has his first day of preschool, where he meets the teacher, sings fun songs, and paints a picture."

Storytime with mr. Jonathon: back to school!

Join us for songs, stories, and book recommendations meant to ease your little one’s worries about their first day of school, all while practicing the fundamentals of Every Child Ready to Read

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