CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO READ AT THEIR GRADE LEVEL BY 3RD GRADE

It is important that children have mastered foundational literacy skills by the end of their 3rd grade year. In Muncie, children and their families have access to a wide variety of opportunities to ensure that they are prepared to read and learn independently.

PROGRAMs

OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL CHILDCARE

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Ready Readers

These one-on-one literacy training and tutoring sessions are free of cost and offered by the Muncie Public Library for children ages 2 to 5th grade.

Free
Year-round

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Motivate Our Minds

This after-school program provides academic achievement and enrichment programs focused on empowering the next generation of educators, innovators, and leaders.


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School Age Child Care

In YMCA of Muncie Out of School Time program, students are engaged in a variety of fun activities that build on what they are learning in school, with a focus on literacy. 

Free
Year-round

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Writing Camps

Offering programming in the summer and throughout the academic year for youth in grades 4-12 who are interested in opportunities to write and have fun with some of the most engaging teachers in the local area.

Options: Free up to $180
Multiple registration types

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Summer Learning
Camp Adventure
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Collaboration between BSU and local public and charter schools. This effort focuses on providing K-5 students with summer learning opportunities for kids while supporting novice teachers.

Free
Spring registration

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College Mentors for Kids
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Connecting kids to college students through weekly on-campus activities that inspire growth, confidence and brighter futures.

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Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana
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Providing musical experiences and education for young musicians through programs and activities including concerts, rehearsals, special events, and field trips.
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Tuition fees available on website
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United Day Care Center
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Providing quality, holistic, affordable licensed child care and early childhood education without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. Center based child care is available to families of all income levels with low-income families as the target population.
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Contact for price
Online application available
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Blooming Leaders
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Blooming Leaders Childcare provides childcare for families living in the Muncie area. Children engage in play-based, educational activities to help them achieve important milestones. The facility is a home daycare which fosters the development of social skills in a safe, caring environment.
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Huffer Memorial Children's Center
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Providing, enhancing and promoting high quality early childhood care and education for all children and families throughout Delaware County and East Central Indiana.
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Contact for price
Online application available
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Mitchell Early Childhood and Family Center
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High-quality childcare providing developmentally appropriate programs for children ages 6 weeks through 5th grade.
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Contact for price
Waitlist available
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Kaleidoscope Kids
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A daycare center owned and operated by a longtime local daycare provider, offering a safe, nurturing and educational environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5th grade.
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Contact for price
Waitlist available
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Muncie Children's Museum
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Offering many hands-on and interactive exhibits and a variety of programs for visiting families throughout the year.
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$8 per person with reduced $1 admission for qualifying persons

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Muncie Civic Theatre: Youth Theatre
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Founded in 1931, Muncie Civic Theatre is one of the oldest civic theatres in the state and is located in one of the oldest theaters in the country. Offering quality theatre education programming for youth in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Contact for tuition fees
Scholarships available

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Red-Tail Conservancy Wildlife Warriors
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Wildlife Warriors is a yea-long nature club for kids age 10-15 that explores wildlife, plants, and conservation with natural resource specialists.

$75 per child
Scholarships available

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TechWise Academy​
Teaching coding and computer science to children, K-12, and introduce them to new ways to problem solve and explore curiosity and creativity.​ Offering classes, online courses, and coding clubs.

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AT HOME

RESOURCES FOR AT-HOME LITERACY DEVELOPMENT

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Danielle's Popcorn

Danielle's Popcorn offers a reading program that focuses on literacy and comprehension by motivating K-5 students to read & receive popcorn rewards for their progress.

Free
Always available

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ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MUNCIE COMMUNITY

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Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries provide free, donated books to all through a "take one, leave one" system. They extend the availability and work to boldter childhood literacy rates throughout Delaware County.

Free
Always available

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Ready, Jet, Go!

This spring break program is a kids introduction to space, earth science, and technology. Students explore the solar system and how it affects our planet, all while learning about friendship and teamwork. 

Digital Climbers

Program that encourages students ages 8 and up to work independently to master technology skills. Activities are STEAM based, (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics).

other ways to support success

INDEPENDENT READING

Let your child choose books that interest them, even if they're slightly below their current level. This can build confidence and a love for reading.

COMPREHENSION

Ask questions about what they've read to check their understanding. Discuss the main ideas, characters, and events in the story.

READ ALOUD TOGETHER

This can help them with fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension. You can start by reading a paragraph and then having them read the next.