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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.
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. For a
one-time fee of $25 per child, the child will receive new
books, school readiness tools, take-home activities, and
other resources. A few scholarships are available. Through
participation in the Playgroups, children as well as
caregivers see many benefits.
Activities:
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Literacy
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Science/Discovery
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Math
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Art
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Blocks
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Manipulatives
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Dramatic Play
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Music
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Movement
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Cooking
School Readiness Tools:
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Book of their
choice
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Tool (ex. Crayons,
paint sets, balls)
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Easy reader book
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Take-home
activities
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Resources and
Information for Caregivers
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Developmental
Screenings
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Items to check out
from Resource Library
Guidelines
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Be present and
responsible for supervising their child(ren).
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Interact with
your child(ren) during Playgroups.
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Interact with
other parents/caregivers during Playgroup.
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Help to insure
the integrity of the facility.
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Notify if absent
so we can plan appropriately.
Each site strives to meet twice monthly for nine months
at 9:30am - 11:30am. 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
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Area |
Location |
Date |
Time |
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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 |
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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
Laura Brown
Program Specialist
Phone: 336-985-2676 or
800-559-5606 ext. 169
Email:
lbrown@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 |
