Stokes Partnership for Children

  Outreach

     for

       School

         Readiness


 

Many families desire to have more opportunities to provide adequate socialization and learning opportunities for their children, ages birth through five. The vast majority of families rely on extended family members, neighbors, friends, or other adults in their support network for the care of their children. The lack of formal regulated child care settings in certain parts of the county as well as other matters such as accessibility, familiarity, beliefs, and values, contribute to the families’ decisions to use informal child care arrangements. Out of respect for these choices but at the same time recognizing the need to strengthen school readiness, Stokes Partnership for Children offers the Outreach for School Readiness Playgroups in Stokes County.

Started in 2007, Outreach for School Readiness Playgroups is a FREE program that helps children, ages birth through five, develop school readiness skills through play and parent/caregiver participation.   The playgroups focus on approaches to active learning, cognitive development, emotional and social development, health and physical development, language development and communication through various activities, field trips, and speakers.  Additionally, at the end of each Playgroup, each child receives a school readiness tool, take-home activities, and resources. Through participation in the Playgroups, children as well as caregivers see many benefits.

Activities:

§          Literacy

§          Science/Discovery

§          Math

§          Art

§          Blocks

§          Manipulatives

§          Dramatic Play

§          Music

§          Movement

§          Cooking

 

School Readiness Tools:

§          Book of their choice

§          Tool (ex. Crayons, paint sets, balls)

§          Easy reader book

§          Take-home activities

§          Resources and Information for Caregivers

§          Developmental Screenings

§          Items to check out from Resource Library

 

Children Benefits:

§          Experiences to aid with school readiness

§          Enhancement of developmental skills

§          Opportunities for socialization

§          Exposure to literacy activities

§          Familiarity with a variety of activities and education

§          Improvement of child nutrition and safety

 

Caregiver Benefits:

§          Increased satisfaction with the parenting role and parent-child interactions

§          Higher confidence and competence in applying new skills

§          Better awareness of child development

§          Greater knowledge of services available for their family

§          Getting to know other families in the area

 

Guidelines

§          Be present and responsible for supervising their child(ren).

§          Interact with your child(ren) during Playgroups.

§          Interact with other parents/caregivers during Playgroup.

§          Help to insure the integrity of the facility.

§          Notify if absent so we can plan appropriately.

Each site strives to meet twice monthly for nine months at 9:30am - 11:30am. Fieldtrips will be offered during the other 3 months during the summer. The Playgroups follow the Stokes County School System calendar. Therefore, should the school be cancelled or delayed for any reason, Playgroups will be cancelled. 

 Schedule of Current Playgroups

Area Location Date Time
King Stokes Partnership for Children 1st and 3rd Monday
of each month
9:30 AM -11:30 AM
King Stokes Partnership for Children 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month 9:30 AM -11:30 AM
Sandy Ridge Sandy Ridge Community Building 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month 9:30 AM -11:30 AM
Germanton Germanton Elementary School 2nd and 4th Tuesday
of each month
9:30 AM -11:30 AM

If you are interested in attending a group in your area contact the Outreach for School Readiness staff for registration.  (Contact Information Below)

Other Services:

Breakfast with Santa

Held on the first Saturday of December, Breakfast with Santa is a free and fun holiday event geared towards providing a fun and relaxing atmosphere for families with children with special needs and those who are at risk.  In the past, we have been able to offer photographs with Santa, an elaborate pancake breakfast, and free age appropriate arts, crafts, activities, games, and presents!  For more information, please contact Outreach for School Readiness staff.

Support, Resources, and Referral

We can also provide support, resources, and referrals. For more information, please contact Outreach for School Readiness staff.

Contact Information:

Donna Wishon

Family Support Coordinator

Phone:  336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 ext. 167

Email:  dwishon@stokespfc.com

 

Natalie Scarritt

Program Specialist

Phone:  336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606 ext. 143

Email:  nscarritt@stokespfc.com

 

Stokes Partnership for Children, Inc.

PO Box 2319

151 Jefferson Church Road, Suite 104

King, NC 27021

Phone:  336-985-2676 or 800-559-5606

Fax:  336-985-3302

 
 
Stokes Partnership for Children, 151 Jefferson Church Road, P.O. Box 2319, King, NC  27021  Phone: 336.985.2676
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