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Programs

Kindergarten Readiness Experience

Help prepare your child for kindergarten through a new, free program run by our Museum Learning educators!

Entering kindergarten is a major developmental milestone for young children and families. Please Touch Museum is supporting the journey from home to school, focused on the critical social-emotional skills needed for a successful transition to kindergarten.

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WHO

Parkside-area children ages 4-5 with a caregiver

KRE is primarily focused on partnering with families in the Parkside, Belmont, and Mantua communities. Caregivers are an important part of this program, and must remain with their child during the session. Caregivers will be asked to complete surveys and reflections.

WHAT

A 4-part series of 90-minute play-based experiences at PTM

Each session introduces children to what their days as a kindergarten student will feel like, look like, and sound like. Activities align with state standards for early childhood education and support socio-emotional development.

WHEN

The program runs for 2 weeks, twice a week.

We are currently enrolling families for our 2023 program. Choose a set of dates below:

  • May 17, 18, 24 & 25
  • May 20, 21, 27 & 28
  • June 3, 4, 10 & 11
  • June 7, 8, 14 & 15
  • June 17, 18, 24 & 25
  • June 21, 22, 28 & 29
  • July 5, 6, 12 & 13
  • July 8, 9, 15 & 16
  • July 22, 23, 29 & 30
  • August 2, 3, 9 & 10
  • August 5, 6, 12 & 13
  • August 16, 17, 23 & 24
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About

What to Expect

Each child will receive resources, including a keepsake journal, to help prepare them to transition to kindergarten. We’ll also:

  • Practice school routines
  • Learn in a group setting
  • Introduce the idea of “homework”
  • Practice kindergarten readiness skills like reading and writing
  • Learn to navigate the social aspects of kindergarten and interact well with others
  • … and more!

For more information, contact Jessica Miller, Kindergarten Readiness Experience Manager, at jmiller@pleasetouchmuseum.org or 267-844-0095.

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The Kindergarten Readiness Program at Please Touch Museum is made possible by generous support from the Vanguard Strong Start for Kids Program™ and The William Penn Foundation.