May Parent Activity
This month’s activity theme is Imagination!
Get outside and look up at the clouds. Do you see any shapes? Show us your favorite cloud pic to enter our giveaway!
You could win a free bag of goodies for your child. Open to parents and guardians who reside in Madison County, NC. Giveaway items are appropriate for children birth through Pre-K.
Cloud watching with kids fosters creativity, reduces stress, and connects with nature. Enjoy imaginative outdoor fun and lasting family memories.
Kids can let their imaginations run wild, interpreting the shapes they see in the clouds. This helps them notice details and think outside the box, leading to better problem-solving skills and innovative thinking as they grow.
Cloudwatching can also be relaxing, providing a slow-paced yet soothing break that helps everyone unwind. Children can benefit from deep relaxation techniques that reduce anxiety. Engaging in mindful activities lets them let go of worries and feel more peaceful.
Visit these websites to for more information:
https://inspirelittleminds.org/2025/08/12/connecting-shapes-to-everyday-life-for-preschoolers/
Resources and Activities for Parents:
Sesame Street (Sesame Street Youtube Playlist)
Lakeshore Learning Free Resources
The Raising A Reader program helps young children improve literacy development through a weekly rotation of books sent to children’s homes and daily book sharing between caregivers and young children. Available in select Pre-K classrooms in Madison County.
Visit https://www.raisingareader.org/ for more information.
RAR Tip Page: Click Here
We are excited to offer FREE educational materials to parents, grand-parents, and caregivers of children aged 0-5 years in Madison County. We are open most Mondays 9 am - 12 pm and Thursdays 2 - 4 pm, and by appointment by contacting us directly: 828.689.1528 or beth@madisonss.org
Little Learning
Library
Our office is located in Spilman Hall at Mars Hill University 50 College St Mars Hill, NC 28754
Click this link to learn more about this program: https://www.madisonss.org/programs
Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
Introduction to Kindergarten Readiness
Looking for Child Care?
You can access referrals by either emailing or calling
Southwestern Child Development Commission
Email a Parent Services Counselor: childcareinfo@swcdcinc.org
Call and speak to a Parent Services Counselor: 877.752.5955
Family Support
Kith & Kin Enrollment Form | Download
Kith & Kin Info | Download
North Carolina Partnership for Children
VRoom
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