Once Upon a Time, the Coalition hosted their first Annual PreK 5K: Readiness Run through the Fairy tale Forest of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Characters came from far and wide across Pinellas County and were transported into a whimsical world of literacy classics within Storybook Village.
The Coalition is looking to turn this story into a reality on April 23rd, and we need your help! We are asking child care providers across Pinellas County to participate in the Storybook Village portion of our event, which will be the focal area at the Start and Finish of the race. Each center will pick a favorite children's book, which they will represent within a 10x10 area within the "village", and will be in charge of decorating the space, in addition to providing games and activities for the children that correlate with their chosen book.
Participation in Storybook Village is free, and is not only a wonderful marketing opportunity, but a great way to engage the community on the benefits, successes and draws of your school...and it's FUN! We encourage all of our providers to be creative--dress up, use costumes, have read alouds--make this a fun and interactive time for families while informing them on the benefits of early learning within your school. We will also be awarding prizes for first, second and third place storybook areas, including a cash prize! For further information on Storybook Village, please Click Here and fill out the form.
Where: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
When: April 23, 2016
Time: The race begins at 9, with SBV opening at 9:30am (setup may begin as early as 8a). Events will end at 1:00pm
If you have any questions please contact Linda Johnson at (727) 400-4464 or [email protected]. We appreciate your participation and support, as it is crucial to raise the awareness we need to provide resources to our families and ensure children in early learning child care programs are ready to enter kindergarten!
