January 28, 2022 (Forest City, NC) – Throughout February, Partnership for Children of the Foothills will partner with area local libraries to foster a deeper love of reading, inspire imagination and encourage parents on the importance of how reading aloud just 15 minutes a day can make a monumental difference in their children’s lives. Story … Continued
Read More »Amy Cubbage, president of the North Carolina Partnership for Children (NCPC), recently visited a local Smart Start location operated by Partnership for Children of the Foothills (PFC) to learn more about its programs serving Polk, Rutherford, and McDowell counties. NCPC guides and facilitates the Smart Start Network, which supports the work of local partnerships and … Continued
Read More »Partnership for Children of the Foothills and Kidsenses Museum Partner to Provide Free, Interactive Reading Event – SNOW FUN WITHOUT YOU November 23, 2021 (Forest City, NC) – December brings cool weather, holidays, gifts and snowy days perfect for hot cocoa and reading. We are celebrating the season with a free, fun and interactive … Continued
Read More »Looking for a fun set of activities to do with your kids? Visit National Geographic Kids and learn more: Fun Video – https://cutt.ly/TWR2ydr Download this coloring page and make your own prairie dog art – Prairie Dog
Read More »June 24, 2021 (Forest City, NC) – A collaborative between Polk County Public Libraries and the Partnership for Children of the Foothills means kids in Polk County can enjoy more hands-on summer reading fun. Stop by any of the locations below to pick up your woodland creatures -themed activity bag and tune in for … Continued
Read More »March 1, 2021 (Tryon, NC) – Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! is March’s featured read-aloud story. It is presented by the collaboration of the Partnership and McDowell County Public Libraries, which was created to instill a love of reading in pre-school aged children. The theme coincides with the birthday of Theodor Seuss … Continued
Read More »Pictured above from left to right – Suzanne Metcalf (PFC Board Member/Polk County), Cassandra Whiteside (Dolly Parton Imagination Library Coordinator) and Skip Taylor (President, Tryon Rotary) Partnership for Children of the Foothills and Rotary Club of Tryon Unite to Bring Little Libraries to Polk County Communities February 28, 2021 (Tryon, NC) – Partnership for … Continued
Read More »Get your kids outdoors for a little fun – finding all that nature has to offer. Download the PDF courtesy of Edventures with Kids here. winter-scavenger-hunt
Read More »Helping your preschooler understand and regulate their emotions is a very important lesson. It involves helping them recognize the emotion, use words to express feelings, learning how to calm down in the face of an overwhelming emotion, and learn to treat others with kindness and empathy. These are skills and behaviors that are learned. Preschoolers … Continued
Read More »Sometimes the toddler years are called “terrible” but it’s often because they are seeking more and more independence, when you’ve been used to them needing you every step of the way – so embrace this time, and help them bloom by recognizing and encouraging these developing characteristics. Offer choices. Choice can feel great, so let your … Continued
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