DEL News

August 6, 2009
DEL seeks information from the experts on fun: Washington kids

OLYMPIA – Calling all kids!
The Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL) is seeking new information to add to the “Just for Kids” section of its Web site, and we need help from the experts: Washington children.

Parents and caregivers can help children send in tips in a variety of categories:

  • Fun books to read
  • Fun facts about the state I live in
  • Fun food I can make at home
  • Fun things to do where I live
  • Things I can do to help the environment

Selected tips will be posted along with the child’s first name and age. Parents and caregivers can e-mail information to communications@del.wa.gov

The “Just for Kids” section (www.del.wa.gov/kids) is designed for children ages 4 and up to use with the help of a trusted adult. It includes links to many resources to help children think about ways to be safe and healthy, and have fun learning. It’s also a way for adults to start teaching the children in their lives how to stay safe while using the Internet.

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The Washington State Department of Early Learning is a Governor’s Cabinet-level state agency created in 2006 to bring heightened visibility and focus to early learning and help all Washington children reach their full potential. DEL oversees the state-funded comprehensive preschool program, child care licensing, child care subsidy policy, and other initiatives and programs to support parents as children’s first and most important teachers. For more information, visit the DEL Web site at www.del.wa.gov.

For more information:

DEL Communications Manager Amy Blondin
360.725.4919 (office)
360.878.0628 (cell)
amy.blondin@del.wa.gov