90 people including children, parents, and grandparents converged on the Godnick Adult Center to watch the little ones immerse themselves in 2 hours of creative hands on activities. The excitement was palpable!
Susanne Engels, Principal of Northeast Primary, gave the opening remarks discussing the importance of healthy brain development in children through play.
There were a number of activity stations set up where children could participate. These included music, dramatic play, dance, yoga, art, reading, water play, child size farmer's market display, clean mud, dental care, breast feeding nook, and healthy foods station.
Food and Beverages were donated by Rutland Starting Points Network, Discount Foods of Rutland, Cabot Cheese, Champlain Orchards, and Westminster Cracker Company and Thomas Dairy. Door Prizes were courtesy of Price Chopper, Tops Market, Hannaford Supermarket, Walmart, Head Over Heels, Mitchell Therapy Pool at Vermont Achievement Center, Cobra Gymnastics and Dance Center, The Toy Factory, and Jump fore Fun. Credit Union of Vermont and Keith II Sports provided great bags for everyone.
Special thanks to our community partners who provided resource information and staff support to the event. They included the Rutland County Parent Child Center, Rutland County Starting Points Network, Vermont Department of Health, Vermont Achievement Center, Rutland County Head Start, Wonderfeet Kids Museum, WIC, Rutland Free Library, Gianna Wellness for Life, Childen's Integrated Services, BROC Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, Vermont Start with the Arts, and Vermont Birth through Three.
Below are some photos that captured this special day....
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These twins are having a jam session
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