June 2026

The June Topic focuses on providing information related to summer activities that encourage families to interact in meaningful, fun and enriching ways to enhance their children’s development.

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Several resources for teachers and staff to share with families are listed below:

PESE Summer Activity Calendar
This resource includes daily activities for May to mid-August, along with an introductory note about its use. The activities are designed to be easily embedded into daily family routines.

Florida Division of Early Learning
Information related to early learning services for children and families.

Summer Reading Activity Kit  Just Read Florida
This resource is in the form of a booklet which can be printed or used as an on-line resource. Each page in the kit describes literacy activities that are easily incorporated into ongoing home activities and routines.

Links to Florida Public Libraries
The information about public libraries in Florida includes locations and contact numbers, as well as links to library websites that contain additional information about specific summer programs. Share information about your county’s public libraries. Many libraries have summer reading times for young children.

PESE resource related to supporting families and children with the change from Prek to Kindergarten: PESE Talks to Families about Helping Your Child with the Change to Kindergarten:

Sources listed below are from National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. These one-page resources are printable:

Family Strategies: Help Us Have a Good Day (infographic)

Family Strategies: Spanish version of Help Us Have a Good Day (infographic)

Rules Poster for Home: (simple visual representation of three rules)

Rules Poster for Home, Spanish version: (simple visual representation of three rules)

Thank you! Your time, effort, knowledge and dedication have contributed to the successes and progress of Early Childhood programs this school year.