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LOCAL SUPER HERO STRIKES AGAIN!

LOCAL SUPER HERO STRIKES AGAIN!

K is for Kids donates a book to all students who take the reading pledge at Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate though our Rising Readers program.Read More…

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“Power Up With Reading” Pep Rally

“Power Up With Reading” Pep Rally

Golden Terrace Elementary Intermediate School students get a special treat this week, thanks to media specialist, Tiffany Weeks: a “Power Up With Reading” Pep Rally will be held on October 13th, and it’s set to get the kids cheering about reading while challenging them […]Read More…

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RISING READERS Literacy Program Launches

RISING READERS Literacy Program Launches

K is for Kids is rolling out its new literacy program, RISING READERS. The initiative will help support media specialists’ efforts to encourage students to read more and advance their reading fluency while recognizing students’ reading achievements.Read More…

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New Books Donated to Ten School Libraries Serving Children Most In Need throughout Collier County

New Books Donated to Ten School Libraries Serving Children Most In Need throughout Collier County

Ten school libraries were given new books for their students to check out plus more to take home and keep at the first Media Specialists meeting held at Gulf Coast High School on September 22nd, thanks to K is for Kids Foundation.Read More…

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Immokalee Child Care Children Get a Special Visit

Immokalee Child Care Children Get a Special Visit

Preschoolers at Immokalee Child Care received a special visit from K is for Kids recently when its Founder & Executive Director Karen Clawson came to visit them accompanied by her husband, K is for Kids Director and Lumension CEO, Pat Clawson.Read More…

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K is for Kids Help Children Create Story Boards at YMCA Back to School Expo

K is for Kids Help Children Create Story Boards at YMCA Back to School Expo

Children drew pictures about what they’ll see on their first day of school at the YMCA Back to School Expo. Over 120 kids created story boards for a giant filmstrip on canvas. Many thanks to all our teen volunteers who came to help the […]Read More…

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Boys & Girls Club Enjoy Story Time with Teens

Boys & Girls Club Enjoy Story Time with Teens

Two K is for Kids teens took some time away from their summer break to visit the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County with Founder Karen Clawson to deliver books for children’s central library (we love how it’s grown!) and share special stories […]Read More…

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Foundation Welcomes FGCU Intern Brandon Velez

Foundation Welcomes FGCU Intern Brandon Velez

Teens volunteering in the summer got a taste of college life when FGCU Senior Brandon Velez came to work with them. Whether warming up sessions with a game or helping teens brainstorm about their upcoming projects, Brandon ROCKED! See the photos on FacebookRead More…

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Books for “Swamp Boys” — AMIKids Big Cypress

Books for “Swamp Boys” — AMIKids Big Cypress

What do you these authors have in common?Read More…

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Meet Gene Landrum, PhD., Author, Chuck E. Cheese Creator

Meet Gene Landrum, PhD., Author, Chuck E. Cheese Creator

Dr. Gene Landrum is a businessman turned educator, author and motivational speaker and he has pledged to be one of K is for Kids featured speakers this year.Read More…

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