Future Ready Five

Join us in welcoming the newest teammate, Rebecca Scheel! She brings over 12 years of experience in education, from the classroom to nonprofit, but equally important, she bring joy to our office AND to the children she serves each day in her roll as Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative Coordinator.

When asked why she chose to join the FR5 Team, Rebecca shared, "As a former kindergarten teacher, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of kindergarten readiness, and I am passionate about helping children build the skills and confidence needed for a strong start in school!"

If you'd like to learn more about Rebecca's work check out https://lnkd.in/gbycyPGz

Today is El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), often known simply as Día. Founded by author Pat Mora in 1996, this national celebration honors children and fosters a love of reading by connecting them to diverse books, languages, and cultures. Families, schools, and libraries across the country celebrate the joy of multicultural stories today and every day.

At Future Ready Five, we’re proud to celebrate Día alongside one of our community partners: Columbus Metropolitan Library. Together, we help families build early literacy habits through storytimes, play based learning, parent resources, and access to books that reflect our community's rich diversity. Did you know the library has a special bilingual book section for early learners? There are books celebrating different languages, faiths, cultures, and foods from around the world. Make a trip today with your family to celebrate Children's Day!