Research shows children learn best and develop optimally through meaningful play and hands-on learning experiences. The new Good To Go From Head To Toe initiative offers free classes and events to help parents and caretakers understand child development and connect with children through play. One of the best ways to see if your children are reaching developmental milestones is to not only watch them play, but participate and connect with your kids. Therefore, Pretend City Children’s Museum is an ideal place to offer children and families the benefits and services supporting the initiative.
The Initiative:
Good to Go From Head to Toe is a 10-year initiative promoting developmental screenings for young children. Are regular developmental screenings part of your child’s routine well-check appointments?
The Players:
The Children and Families Commission of Orange County awarded a $3.5 million grant to Pretend City Children’s Museum to support the development and implementation of the initiative in Orange County.
EVENTS (Just highlights, check the printable calendar for more):
Way to Play days at Pretend City Children’s Museum
Second Friday of each month
Way to Play days at Pretend City feature special activities for children and caretakers to engage in that support their child’s development. All guests will receive a Way to Play Adventure Guide that breaks down activities for children by various age groups (birth to 5-years-old) and skills with activities being specific to the exhibits at Pretend City Children’s Museum.
FREE Seminar for parents/caretakers: Connect with your child through play
Jan. 21, 2010 9 – 10 a.m. at Pretend City Children’s Museum
Children learn through play. This seminar will help parents and caretakers understand why play is important and how they can play with children while exploring developmental stages, language and social skills. Hosted by The Child Guidance Center. First come, first served.
FREE Developmental Screening Day: Feb. 19, 2010 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Regular developmental screenings are an essential part of maintaining your child’s healthy child development. In addition to your pediatrician, the Family Support Network (FSN) performs developmental screenings in which healthcare professionals screen a child’s motor, communication, social and thinking skills. Screenings are limited to 125 children (birth to 5 years). First come, first served.
Want to learn more?
Many of my blogging friends and fellow bloggers covered Pretend City extensively on their blogs (DaytrippingMom, Just-Spotted, and DeliciousBaby to name a few). If you’d like the scoop on what to expect when you get there, I’d encourage you to check out their very complete coverage.
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