Early Learning Newsletter

January, 2025 - Estacada/Eagle Creek Area

Classes and Opportunities for the Family

Other Opportunities

Strolling Thunder Family - ZERO TO THREE

For babies, every minute and every interaction is a lesson in how the world works, how they are valued, and how people relate to one another. Unfortunately, many babies and families do not have the support they need to thrive. You are the author of your baby’s story, and it’s time to write a new chapter in the life of our nation’s 11 million infants and toddlers.

We want you to come to Washington, DC on May 20, 2025 for Strolling Thunder, to share your stories and call on Congress to write a new chapter for infants, toddlers and their families across America.

Who: Parents or guardians of infants or toddlers (0-3 years). No experience necessary!

What: Meetings with your members of Congress in Washington D.C. Travel expenses paid!

When: May 20, 2025

Why: Families want a country where their babies can thrive. It’s time to rewrite the story. Congress needs to hear from you!

Will you be a Strolling Thunder Family? Apply Here!

Reading Together

https://www.readingfoundation.org/resources/hub/reading-and-play

Reading 20 Minutes Every Day and Playing With a Purpose are essential activities to do with your child to help them get READY! for Kindergarten.

Learning Through Play

Crunchy Box

Henry loves using a hammer like his dad! So when I was cleaning out the pantry and found some expired noodles, crackers, etc I put all the crunchy foods into a bin and let him go to town with his hammer! He had a blast!

Flashcard drop

Find an old container with a lid (think oatmeal, protein powder, etc) and cut a slit in the top. Your little one can then put the flashcards in the slot; this requires hand eye coordination and fine motor skills! Playing cards can be used, but again, I love using flashcards because they are a good “conversation starter”!

Cooking Together

Food Hero | Where Healthy Food is Fun, Fast, Tasty and Fits Your Budget

Food Hero is here for you! Whether you are a new or experienced gardener or cook, Food Hero has resources for everyone.

foodhero.org

Preschools and Daycares

Resources and Information

NW Natural bill discount program

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Services

Clothing/Household Goods

Local Health Care

Food Assistance

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Friends of the Estacada Public Library are the Local Champions of Imagination Library.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides specially-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality books for children from birth to age five. Books are delivered to your home each month in a package addressed to the child receiving it. This program is free of charge to participating families, and is funded and maintained locally by Friends of the Estacada Public Library and other community donors. Visit the Imagination Library web site to find out more about this exciting early literacy program.

Registration is open to children from birth to five years old who reside in zip codes 97022 and 97023 ( Eagle Creek and Estacada ).

Fill out the online registration form

Imagination Library links

Goodnight with Dolly Storytime Videos--Dolly reads 10 bedtime stories; Literacy Tips and Resources for Parents and Caregivers; Coloring & Activity Sheets