Success StoryLaugh & Learn Playdates Engage Families in School Readiness Activities



Laugh & Learn Playdates Engage Families in School Readiness Activities

Author: Vicki Wynn

Planning Unit: Marshall County CES

Major Program: Child Development General

Plan of Work: Healthy Living Lifestyles for Youth, Families & Community

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

According to Kentucky’s 2023 Early Childhood Profile, children in Marshall County continue to need interventions so they are ready for kindergarten.  Children who start kindergarten with delayed development and fewer assets are far more likely to repeat grades, get tracked into lower-tier classes and dropout of high school than more advantaged children. 

 

The Marshall County Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) hosts in-person Laugh & Learn playdates at three local library branches that allow preschool age children and their families to participate in a variety of school readiness activities through play. Each month, the FCS agent demonstrates a variety of activities that can be recreated at home.  Activities focus on fine and gross motor, literacy, math skills and good nutrition. Letters, colors, numbers recognition and other readiness skills are also included.

 

Families from 52 households are represented at the monthly sessions. Take-home kits include all materials to replicate activities. Parents commented they appreciate the program being offered to their preschool age children and the take-home newsletter and resources are helpful in assisting them to reinforce readiness activities.  


Extension programs such as Laugh & Learn playdates aim to continuously improve and ensure all children have a strong start in school and in life. 

 






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