July Parent Activity
This month’s activity theme is Water Play! Send us a pic of your favorite way to play with water in the summer. 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.
Water play is not just a splashing good time—it’s a crucial element in early childhood education that supports holistic development. According to a study published in the Journal of Early Childhood Research, children engaged in regular water play activities showed a 32% improvement in problem-solving skills. Below are some other benefits of playing with water:
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develops motor skills and hand-eye coordination
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introduces scientific concepts
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enhances concentration and focus
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stimulates sensory exploration
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provides therapeutic benefits
Whether they are scooping water from a water table, using a funnel to transfer water from one container to another, or observing how water flows around different objects, these experiences foster essential early learning skills.
Visit these websites to for more information:
https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/science-experiments-using-water/
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
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