Stories, Songs, and StretchesMajor Program

745

Total Hours

Contributed.

2457

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

160

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Based on observation, how many children increased their ability to express emotion after attending the program?

243

Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children demonstrated improved early literacy skills? (i.e., phonological awareness, print awareness, narrative skills, vocabulary)

438

Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children put new social-emotional skills into practice after completing the program? (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making)

266

Based on observation, how many children improved their gross motor skills? (i.e., body, automation, cross lateral movement, locomotor, and stability)

290

Stories

Laugh and Learn

The Jessamine County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent began a monthly Laugh and Learn in February and the efforts are still ongoing at the Jessamine County Extension Office. The program is for caregivers and their child(ren). Laugh and Learn is a kindergarten readiness program that incorporates story time, craft, healthy snack, and free play. The activities engage gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and early literacy skills.Based on observation, 18 children improved their gross m...

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Laugh and Learn

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