DEL News

October 13, 2008

DEL launches new ‘Just for Kids’ Web site

OLYMPIA – The Department of Early Learning (DEL) today launched a section of its Web site dedicated to fun, educational information and activities for young children in Washington.

DEL’s “Just for Kids” site offers information on and links to a variety of topics for families, including:

Internet safety
Low-cost local family activities
Health and nutrition
Ways to help the environment
Fun facts about Washington
Financial literacy

“In this age when children sometimes have more computer knowledge than their parents, we wanted to create a resource that connects children and the adults who care for them with fun, age-appropriate information and activities,” said DEL Director Jone Bosworth. “We also wanted a site that parents can use to begin teaching children about using the Internet safely.”

Each page on the DEL “Just for Kids” site includes tips for parents and caregivers to encourage discussion and exploration with children.

DEL launched the site during October to acknowledge Family Involvement in Education Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

View the new site at www.del.wa.gov/kids.

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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, 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