🎁 Independence is a Gift.
It’s July 22, and we are officially in the home stretch! ☀️ Over the last seven weeks, we’ve seen it happen: when we step back, our kids step up. That space you’ve given them to take small risks and tackle boredom wasn't just "free time"; it was a gift that built big confidence. 🧗✨
🚀 The Final Stretch:
Now (July 20): Create & Step Back. Provide the materials and let them build and design without interruption. 🛠️
Next Week (July 27): Kindness Counts. Focusing on how we can use our independence to help others. ❤️
Finale (Aug 3): Reflection & Celebration. Time to look back at every brave try and big smile from the summer. 🌟
It’s July 22, and we are officially in the home stretch! ☀️ Over the last seven weeks, we’ve seen it happen: when we step back, our kids step up. That space you’ve given them to take small risks and tackle boredom wasn't just "free time"; it was a gift that built big confidence. 🧗✨
🚀 The Final Stretch:
Now (July 20): Create & Step Back. Provide the materials and let them build and design without interruption. 🛠️
Next Week (July 27): Kindness Counts. Focusing on how we can use our independence to help others. ❤️
Finale (Aug 3): Reflection & Celebration. Time to look back at every brave try and big smile from the summer. 🌟
Grandma Bonnie's School Supply Giveaway & Resource Fair
July 29th @ Elevate Youth Center, Sterling
8am - 10am & 4pm- 6:30pm
Prepare for the school year with everything you need in one spot!
July 29th @ Elevate Youth Center, Sterling
8am - 10am & 4pm- 6:30pm
Prepare for the school year with everything you need in one spot!
SAVE THE DATE! Stuff the Bus !
Friday, August 7th , 11 am - 5pm
@Goodwill parking lot in Sterling, IL
Friday, August 7th , 11 am - 5pm
@Goodwill parking lot in Sterling, IL
🛠️ The magic is in the making.
Provide the materials - boxes, paint, tech kits, or tools - and then walk away. Whether they’re building a cardboard castle or a complex model, letting them solve problems without interruption is where the real learning happens.
Provide the materials - boxes, paint, tech kits, or tools - and then walk away. Whether they’re building a cardboard castle or a complex model, letting them solve problems without interruption is where the real learning happens.
⭐ Take the lead.
Leadership isn't just for adults. This week, let your child lead a family game, a craft, or even plan dinner. You’ll be surprised at how capable they are when they’re given the "director's" chair!
Leadership isn't just for adults. This week, let your child lead a family game, a craft, or even plan dinner. You’ll be surprised at how capable they are when they’re given the "director's" chair!
We Aren’t Just Protecting. We’re Preparing.
As we head into the second half of our Grow Boldly summer, take a look at your kids. Are they a little more independent than they were in June? Do they solve their own "I’m bored" problems a little faster? 🧐
We’re moving past the "simple wins" and getting into the real work of raising confident, capable, and kind kids. This is the part of summer where we stop "fixing" and start "facilitating." 🛠️✨
✨ Mid-Summer Check-In:
For the Littles: They’ve practiced the basics; now let them lead a "big kid" task like helping with grocery shopping or choosing the hiking trail.
For the Teens: They’ve had their freedom; now watch how they use it to show kindness to others or take initiative at home without being asked.
It’s not too late to dive into the challenges! If you haven't grabbed the Grow Boldly Summer PDF, download it now to see the "Level 2" independence goals for the home stretch.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb4d_9BU2I8k4zRVW_PliucQi2BeERxD/view?usp=sharing
As we head into the second half of our Grow Boldly summer, take a look at your kids. Are they a little more independent than they were in June? Do they solve their own "I’m bored" problems a little faster? 🧐
We’re moving past the "simple wins" and getting into the real work of raising confident, capable, and kind kids. This is the part of summer where we stop "fixing" and start "facilitating." 🛠️✨
✨ Mid-Summer Check-In:
For the Littles: They’ve practiced the basics; now let them lead a "big kid" task like helping with grocery shopping or choosing the hiking trail.
For the Teens: They’ve had their freedom; now watch how they use it to show kindness to others or take initiative at home without being asked.
It’s not too late to dive into the challenges! If you haven't grabbed the Grow Boldly Summer PDF, download it now to see the "Level 2" independence goals for the home stretch.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cb4d_9BU2I8k4zRVW_PliucQi2BeERxD/view?usp=sharing
🌳 Adventure is right outside the door.
Turn your backyard into the ultimate adventure zone. Build a fort, set up an obstacle course, or just stargaze. For the older kids, it’s about creating a space to escape and imagine; for the littles, it’s a world of discovery
Turn your backyard into the ultimate adventure zone. Build a fort, set up an obstacle course, or just stargaze. For the older kids, it’s about creating a space to escape and imagine; for the littles, it’s a world of discovery
JOIN US for the Back to School Bash!
Aug. 8th from 9am-11am @ Dixon' s Wooden Wonderland & Splash Pad
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Aug. 8th from 9am-11am @ Dixon' s Wooden Wonderland & Splash Pad
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Back to School Bash !
Join us for a morning of fun !
August 8th, 9am - 11am @ Dixon's Wooden Wonderland & Splash Pad
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Join us for a morning of fun !
August 8th, 9am - 11am @ Dixon's Wooden Wonderland & Splash Pad
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🚗 ROE 47 is hitting the road this summer!
From block parties and book bashes to food trucks, school supply giveaways, playground fun, and hot dog days. We’re bringing connection, learning, and community all across the region.
Follow along on our ROE 47 Summer Tour to see where we’ll pop up next and come join the fun with your family, friends, and neighbors!
From block parties and book bashes to food trucks, school supply giveaways, playground fun, and hot dog days. We’re bringing connection, learning, and community all across the region.
Follow along on our ROE 47 Summer Tour to see where we’ll pop up next and come join the fun with your family, friends, and neighbors!
Preschool Screening Events!
🎒 Is your 3 or 4 year-old ready to take their first big steps into learning? Let’s get them started on the right foot! Sign up for a preschool screening to explore the amazing preschool opportunities available for your little one.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click HERE to register today!
🎒 Is your 3 or 4 year-old ready to take their first big steps into learning? Let’s get them started on the right foot! Sign up for a preschool screening to explore the amazing preschool opportunities available for your little one.
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click HERE to register today!
🎆 Your holiday, your way.
Let your kids spark a brand-new Fourth of July tradition this year. From a specific snack to a backyard game, giving them ownership makes the holiday more meaningful. What’s the new family classic going to be?
Let your kids spark a brand-new Fourth of July tradition this year. From a specific snack to a backyard game, giving them ownership makes the holiday more meaningful. What’s the new family classic going to be?
Small moments today. Strong kids tomorrow. 🚀
We are officially in the heart of summer! Real growth doesn't always happen in giant leaps. Tt happens in the tiny, daily choices to step back so they can step up.
The Game Plan:
Let them lead: Whenever possible, give them the "director's chair." 📣
Resist the urge: Before you jump into solving a problem, count to ten. Let them try first! ✋
Make space: Prioritize unstructured play and open-ended fun. No rules, just imagination. 🎨
Celebrate it all: Cheer for the curiosity, the small wins, the kindness, and the quiet courage.
For the Littles: Let them figure out that tricky puzzle. 🧩
For the Teens: Let them navigate the road trip map or plan the day's budget. 🗺️
We are officially in the heart of summer! Real growth doesn't always happen in giant leaps. Tt happens in the tiny, daily choices to step back so they can step up.
The Game Plan:
Let them lead: Whenever possible, give them the "director's chair." 📣
Resist the urge: Before you jump into solving a problem, count to ten. Let them try first! ✋
Make space: Prioritize unstructured play and open-ended fun. No rules, just imagination. 🎨
Celebrate it all: Cheer for the curiosity, the small wins, the kindness, and the quiet courage.
For the Littles: Let them figure out that tricky puzzle. 🧩
For the Teens: Let them navigate the road trip map or plan the day's budget. 🗺️
📵 24 hours. No screens. Challenge accepted?
Unplug for one full day to see what happens when the digital noise stops. Boredom is actually a superpower—it’s where real creativity, deep conversations, and genuine family connections begin.
Unplug for one full day to see what happens when the digital noise stops. Boredom is actually a superpower—it’s where real creativity, deep conversations, and genuine family connections begin.
🚗 ROE 47 is hitting the road this summer!
From block parties and book bashes to food trucks, school supply giveaways, playground fun, and hot dog days. We’re bringing connection, learning, and community all across the region.
Follow along on our ROE 47 Summer Tour to see where we’ll pop up next and come join the fun with your family, friends, and neighbors!
From block parties and book bashes to food trucks, school supply giveaways, playground fun, and hot dog days. We’re bringing connection, learning, and community all across the region.
Follow along on our ROE 47 Summer Tour to see where we’ll pop up next and come join the fun with your family, friends, and neighbors!
Mark your calendars - ROE 47 Education Palooza
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Last week, educators joined us for an engaging workshop exploring how Computer Science and literacy can work hand in hand in the K–8 classroom. Participants discovered practical ways to integrate computational thinking into everyday read-alouds and ELA lessons, leaving with ready-to-use activities, new strategies, and increased confidence in bringing CS concepts to their students. As a bonus, each participant received a classroom tech gift basket valued at more than $100 to support learning back at school!
See you at the parks!!
Bring your littles for a book reading and an activity. 📚📖
Then enjoy the rest of the day at one of our wonderful parks. 🌳
Bring your littles for a book reading and an activity. 📚📖
Then enjoy the rest of the day at one of our wonderful parks. 🌳
In a world that’s always "on," we’re getting back to basics. Whether it’s a toddler building a block tower or a teenager strategizing a backyard game, play is where the magic happens.
When we say "Play More, Worry Less," we mean it! Through play, our kids are secretly building:
🛠️ Problem-Solving Skills (How do I make this fort stay up?)
💡 Creativity (What if this box was a rocket ship?)
💪 Resilience (The tower fell... let’s try again!)
🤝 Strong Connections (Learning to negotiate and lead together.)
✨ Your Play Challenge This Week:
For the Littles: Give them a "Yes Day" for outdoor play—mud, water, and sticks included! 🪵
For the Teens: Challenge them to an old-school board game night or a neighborhood scavenger hunt. No phones allowed! 📵
When we say "Play More, Worry Less," we mean it! Through play, our kids are secretly building:
🛠️ Problem-Solving Skills (How do I make this fort stay up?)
💡 Creativity (What if this box was a rocket ship?)
💪 Resilience (The tower fell... let’s try again!)
🤝 Strong Connections (Learning to negotiate and lead together.)
✨ Your Play Challenge This Week:
For the Littles: Give them a "Yes Day" for outdoor play—mud, water, and sticks included! 🪵
For the Teens: Challenge them to an old-school board game night or a neighborhood scavenger hunt. No phones allowed! 📵
💪 "I’ve got this."
This week, encourage your child to tackle a task they usually ask for help with. Whether it’s tying their own shoes or managing their own schedule for the day, step back and let them lead. Watching their confidence skyrocket is the best part of summer.
This week, encourage your child to tackle a task they usually ask for help with. Whether it’s tying their own shoes or managing their own schedule for the day, step back and let them lead. Watching their confidence skyrocket is the best part of summer.
