The Satanta Learn and Play Group (which meets the first Thursday and the third Saturday of each month at 6:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., respectively) focuses on early-childhood education for children birth to age five. The program is unique in that it encourages parents to learn alongside their children with a group of individuals who include early-childhood specialists and elementary school educators. At each meeting, the children—and their parents—are encouraged to participate in academically stimulating activities, to enjoy a snack, and to take home information on a healthy, happy childhood. Each child is also given a prize of some sort for being in attendance.
All of this was made possible by a Smart Start grant in the amount of $5,000 that was secured by Stacey King (USD 507 Kindergarten teacher) and Stephanie Frank (Russell Child Development early interventionist) who head up each of the monthly meetings. Additional funding in the form of a required matching grant of $1,500 was provided by the Satanta United Methodist Church’s 21st Time Class as a part of the class’s efforts to eradicate poverty in our area through education.
Anyone who resides in Haskell County and is interested in attending the group can do so by simply attending one of the meetings and enrolling at that time. There is no charge for any of the activities, and an interpreter is provided for the convenience of Spanish-speaking families. The next meeting of the group has been scheduled for Thursday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the park across the street from the Satanta United Methodist Church. For further information, please contact Stacey King at 649-3598 or Stephanie Frank at 649-2912.
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