Prekindergarten Family Guide

Prekindergarten Family Guide

by | Mar 11, 2026

The information in this document is targeted toward families, caregivers and educators so that their interactions with young children in the home, and in School Readiness, Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and other early care and education programs can build upon children’s emerging talents and strengths in appropriate and enriching ways.

Prekindergarten Family Guide

Transition to Kindergarten

by | Mar 11, 2026

Transitioning to kindergarten is an exciting time for children and families. Families may use this padlet as a resource for ensuring a smooth start to kindergarten.

BookSmart

BookSmart

by | Oct 2, 2023

BookSmart is a free digital library for children 3-12 years old. It showcases digital books in various languages, including English and Spanish. BookSmart can be viewed as a website or downloaded as an app on any electronic device that uses iOS or Android software. It can be used:

To enhance in and out of school time reading.
To help parents engage in conversations around books.
To provide book access and programming for out of school clubs and libraries.

Be sure to use 4-character library code FACC to access our Florida library.

Parent Guides for B.E.S.T. Standards English Language Arts

Parent Guides for B.E.S.T. Standards English Language Arts

by | Sep 6, 2022

The B.E.S.T. Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) are literacy standards for Florida students that will shape their education and make Florida the most literate state in the nation. Parent Guides are available to help families learn more about the B.E.S.T. ELA Standards for students in grades kindergarten through grade 8. This resource provides suggested book lists, activities to encourage learning at home in ways that are fun for parents and children and important educational (academic) words that parents will see in their child’s grade-level standards.

New Worlds Reading Initiative

New Worlds Reading Initiative

by | Jul 14, 2022

New Worlds Reading is Florida’s free at-home literacy program to help eligible VPK through 5th grade students in Florida bolster literacy skills, build reading confidence, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Each month, eligible kids receive a free book tailored to their interests with resources and activities for caregivers and children to use together. The UF Lastinger Center for Learning administers the program and selected Scholastic as a partner. Books are selected in collaboration with the Florida Department of Education and are available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and braille. For more information, visit newworldsreading.com.