(828) 526-0173 | [email protected] | Copyright 2024 – All Rights Reserved.
Workshops for Toddlers and Family
Written By: Anna Norton, The Literacy and Learning Center | Issue: March 2024
There are plenty of opportunities for the youngest tots to learn and play with the Literacy & Learning Center’s new suite of workshops.
Have you heard about The Literacy & Learning Center’s new series for toddlers and their caretakers? These workshops are tailored for preschoolers and their parents or guardians.
Organized and led by Carolyn Middlebrooks, Pre-K Director, the aim is to empower parents by demonstrating inventive ways to utilize everyday household items for their children’s educational benefit.
Studies have shown the years leading up to Kindergarten are critical to a child’s future success. These early years directly impact scores throughout a child’s education and, at the core, build a lifelong love of learning.
Because a child’s first teacher is their parent, TL&LC’s monthly sessions will showcase practical activities that parents can seamlessly incorporate into daily routines. This understanding fosters a rich learning environment at home, fostering a child’s growth in language and literacy and overall social and emotional health.
A vital component of these workshops involves hands-on, make-and-take activities. During these interactive sessions, children can create something meaningful, which they can then take home and use as a tool for ongoing learning. These creative endeavors are designed to be fun for parents and children as they reinforce essential skills crucial for early development.
The workshop curriculum is diverse, encompassing activities designed to enhance motor skills, instill fundamental concepts, and prepare young learners for the academic challenges they will encounter as they transition into school. The series began with workshops on fine motor skills in January and color recognition in February.
TL&LC looks forward to connecting with area toddlers and their caretakers as this series continues leading up to the new pre-K program. No registration is required; as with all TL&LC programs, participation is free.
Please check for upcoming events at TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org or contact Carolyn Middlebrooks at CMiddlebrooks@ TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org or (828) 526-0863.
