Stateline Community Foundation's Literacy for Life

12/30/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we’re simplifying how we share updates with the community. The Literacy for Life page will retire, and Read, Talk, Play will be your new hub for:

Family resources and early learning tips
Upcoming events and partner meetings
Stories of impact and ways to get involved

Literacy for Life isn’t going anywhere - it will continue working behind the scenes to support families with children from birth to age five.

Make sure to follow both pages to stay connected:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/ReadTalkPlayEveryDay/
👉 https://www.facebook.com/StatelineCommunityFoundation

Read, Talk & Play Every Day is a collaborative partnership with Stateline Community Foundations' Literacy for Life and Janesville Early Literacy, focused on empowering Rock County families and caregivers to Read, Talk & Play Every Day!

12/27/2025

All Your Early Learning Updates in One Place

Starting now, Read, Talk, Play will be where you find:
Early learning events across Rock County
Partner meeting dates and locations
Resources for families and organizations

Literacy for Life is still hard at work behind the scenes, but this page will make it easier for you to stay connected. 🌟
👉 https://www.facebook.com/ReadTalkPlayEveryDay/

12/24/2025

Stay Connected with the Stateline Community Foundation

The Foundation continues to support Literacy for Life’s work, and their page is a great place to:
Keep up with donations and giving opportunities
Learn about ongoing programs in Rock County
Stay informed about the broader work of Literacy for Life

Follow them today to see the bigger picture of early learning in our community!
👉 https://www.facebook.com/StatelineCommunityFoundation

12/20/2025

We’re Moving to a New Home on Facebook!

Read, Talk, Play is now the place where we share:
Tools, tips, and resources that support early learning every day
Stories of impact from families and partners
Upcoming events and ways to get involved

Literacy for Life isn’t going anywhere - it will continue its important work behind the scenes. We’re just simplifying where you get updates.

Follow today to stay in the loop!
👉 https://www.facebook.com/ReadTalkPlayEveryDay

12/08/2025

A Little Change, Same Mission

By the end of the year, the Literacy for Life page will be retired - but don’t worry, our work continues.

Follow Read, Talk, Play to stay connected with:
Family resources & early brain development tips
Partner meetings and events in Rock County
Ways your organization can get involved

It’s the same mission, just a simpler way to stay in touch. 💛
👉 https://www.facebook.com/ReadTalkPlayEveryDay

12/04/2025

Look at the work that has been happening!

Join us tomorrow at the Stateline Community Foundation office (690 3rd St. Suite 110) from 9:00-10:30 to celebrate the collective impact and set our plan to grow this movement even bigger for 2026, we want every child in Rock County to be prepared to succeed upon entering Kindergarten. Like and Follow Read, Talk, Play Every Day to stay in the loop!

Our numbers are live!
Thanks to the amazing collaboration between Janesville Early Literacy and Stateline Community Foundation’s Literacy for Life, we’re celebrating the impact we are making across Rock County:
39,622 books distributed
5,556 toolkits shared through hospitals
1,368 families signed up for Basics Insights

Every book read, every conversation, every play moment matters.
Check out our new counters and see the difference your community is making ➜ readtalkplayeveryday.com

12/02/2025

This Friday is our last Literacy for Life Partner Meeting before we transition to something new and exciting!

Want to keep up with all the great work of Literacy for Life and early learning in Rock County? Follow
Read Talk Play Everyday for:
✅ Resources your organization can share
✅ Partner meeting dates & locations
✅ Community events and opportunities

Make sure you stay connected as we continue building strong foundations for kids!
👉 https://www.facebook.com/ReadTalkPlayEveryDay

Read, Talk & Play Every Day is a collaborative partnership with Stateline Community Foundations' Literacy for Life and Janesville Early Literacy, focused on empowering Rock County families and caregivers to Read, Talk & Play Every Day!

11/24/2025

Thank you for being part of Literacy for Life’s journey! As our work continues to grow, our newsletter and page will now be shared to you Read, Talk, Play Every Day - a place to celebrate, share, and connect with families and community partners across Rock County.

You can read the latest newsletter to find all the Facebook/Instagram links, resources, and updates, or sign up to receive our newsletter monthly and stay connected with our early learning initiative.

Don’t worry - Literacy for Life remains at the heart of this work, driving collaboration, collecting data, and supporting families and partners behind the scenes.

You’ll notice something a little different starting next month, our Literacy for Life newsletter will now come to you as: Read Talk Play Every Day Rock County: Everyday Moments But don’t worry… very little is changing besides the name we’re sharing it under and expanded resources for parents...

11/17/2025

Explore 5 simple, research-backed ways to help your child thrive. Learn how to Read, Talk & Play with love, curiosity, and connection every day.

10/15/2025

Play ‘I Spy’ at the City of Beloit Pumpkin Walk tonight! Can you spot the Read, Talk, Play Every Day pumpkin? It has eight legs and comes with a fun song to sing!

Light up your night TONIGHT at the Pumpkin Walk!

Enjoy a 1/3-mile path lined with glowing jack-o-lanterns — the perfect fall adventure for the whole family. Don’t forget your costumes, glow sticks, and Halloween spirit! 🎃

📆Wednesday, October 15 | 6:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Eagles Ridge Park, 3731 Golden Eagle Dr.
💰 Free | All Ages

📸Dayton Bennett

10/02/2025

Partner Meeting Reminder – Tomorrow!

Don’t forget - our Literacy for Life Partner Meeting is happening tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 3rd!

We’ll explore:
✨ Turning everyday spaces into learning places
✨ Sharing and brainstorming ideas with partners
✨ Identifying new opportunities to collaborate across Rock County

📍 690 Third St. Suite 110
🕒 9:00-10:30
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/5eyMNhEby0

Open to organizations and Rock County residents who want to help build our early learning community. We’d love to see you there!

10/01/2025

We’re excited to introduce our Beloit College Fellow, Levi Hansen!

Levi is a senior at Beloit College from Chicago, IL, majoring in Psychology and Creative Writing with plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology. He recently returned from a semester abroad in Sydney, Australia and has already hit the ground running with us.

We’re thrilled to have Levi bring his energy, and fresh perspective to our Literacy for Life Program. Welcome, Levi!