Bates County News

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Harrisonville Parents as Teachers Program

 

Families with young children encouraged to participate in PAT

Harrisonville Parents As Teachers is the first opportunity for families to be a part of our Wildcat Family. The free program is open to all families in the school district with children ages birth to school-age.

 

Parents As Teachers offers bi-weekly playgroups and monthly family events which provide parents with opportunities to get to know other families in our district with children in the same age group. The events also give children the chance to interact with eventual classmates. And most importantly, the events offer free opportunities for families to have fun together.

 

Additionally, Parents as Teachers helps families ensure their children are growing and learning. The first years of a child’s life are important in laying the foundation for their future education. Families can meet with our PAT educators on site at district facilities or in their own home to talk about developmental activities, ask questions, and simply talk about their child. PAT also offers free developmental screenings.

 

Our PAT educators include three former early childhood/elementary teachers - Brandi Bottorf, Stacy Everhart and Jauna Weber. Together, they have 62 years of teaching experience.

 

PAT is also open to expectant parents. Additionally, PAT families are eligible for assistance through Bright Futures Harrisonville which offers a weekend food and summer program; Station 42 for clothing, hygiene and other resources; and holiday assistance.

 

For more information, call Harrisonville Early Childhood Center at (816) 380-4421 or email any of our PAT educators - [email protected]

 

The next family event is set for Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at ECC, 500 Eastwood Road. “Wild and Wacky” is an event focusing on physical activity at which children crawl, climb, and slide through an obstacle course made up of large soft objects. Watch the Harrisonville Parents As Teachers Facebook page for more information.




 

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