2 new Play to Learn events to bring big fun for kids in McDowell County
Play to Learn is an early learning program designed to help young children learn, grow and get ready for kindergarten through the power of play.
The Partnership for Children of the Foothills is bringing Play to Learn pop-up sessions to two locations in July, offering families with young children a free, hands-on opportunity to play, learn and connect.
Play to Learn is an early learning program designed to help young children learn, grow and get ready for kindergarten through the power of play. Each session includes fun, developmentally appropriate activities led by a community facilitator. Children explore, create and build early skills while parents and caregivers learn simple ways to support learning at home, according to a news release from the Partnership for Children of the Foothills.
“Play is one of the most important ways young children learn,” said Vanessa Parton, executive director of the partnership. “These pop-up sessions give families a welcoming space to enjoy meaningful activities together while helping children build the social, emotional and early learning skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.”
The July pop-up sessions will be held at the following locations:
- McDowell County: Marion Community Building’s lower level at 191 N. Main St. in Marion. The sessions will be held Friday, July 17, and Friday, July 31, both at 2 p.m.
- Polk County: Saluda Public Library at 44 W. Main St. The session will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 2 p.m.
Play to Learn helps children build early skills through creative play, early learning activities, social interaction, parent and caregiver connection, and kindergarten readiness. Families can also connect with other parents and caregivers in a supportive, community-centered environment, according to the news release.
The program is free, but registration is required. Families may register by visiting www.PFCFoothills.org and visiting the News and Events page.
About Partnership for Children of the Foothills
With support from N.C. Smart Start Initiative, Partnership for Children of the Foothills, provides programs for children ages 0-5 and their families in the areas of childcare/education and family support. The Partnership builds and sustains relationships with community agencies and service providers, offering creative and unique programs for preschool children and their families, licensed childcare centers and family childcare. For more information, visit PFCFoothills.org.
