In October a friend invited me to a preschool story time for children ages 3 until they enter kindergarten. I was expecting something similar to story time at the library but it turned out to be so much more than that! It is actually a kindergarten readiness class taught by Mary Johnson from Family, Adult and Children First Council. Family Fun Night is held at Lancaster Community church on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. It's a great option for kids who aren't in preschool or ones that just want a little extra. My son is three years old and attends preschool twice a week, but I think this will be a great addition for us! With the class only being once a month it's not overwhelming for our schedule. If you prefer, you can take it month by month or attend on a regular basis. The class starts in September and ends in July, so there are plenty of opportunities to join in! One of my favorite things about this class is that a parent attends with the child. When my child is at his regular
preschool I am always wondering how he's interacting with his peers and if he is behaving himself. Here, I don't have to wonder, I get to see how he reacts in a structured setting. The first few minutes of the class is spent working on puzzles or playing quietly with your child while attendees arrive, then Mrs. Johnson takes the children to a different area to read a story. This is the perfect time to sit back and observe your child using his/her listening skills. I think Sonny has some work to do in this area! After circle time, parents jump in to help with the planned craft. The class was filled with stories, poems, rhymes, crafts and a yummy snack! When the class ended, Mrs. Johnson sent us home with two activities to create at home, Parent & Child Magazine from Scholastic and even a children's book! I am so happy we heard about this class, Sonny had a wonderful time learning and being creative and I had a wonderful time enjoying it with him!If you are interested in this class please contact Mary Johnson at (740) 407-6719 or mjohnson@co.fairfield.oh.us
Class Held at Lancaster Community Church
230 North Columbus St. Door A, head up the stairs on the right, to the end of the hallway.
2 comments:
Is there a charge for this class? It sounds really neat!
Hi Mandy, that is a great question! No, there is no charge for this program. It is sponsored by a wonderful organization called Family, Adult and Children First Council.
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