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District presents expanded 'Learn and Grow' early-childhood program in partnership with PBS Education
Summary
District staff described an expanded early-childhood "Learn and Grow" program developed with PBS Education and local partners to provide weekly play-and-learn sessions, social-emotional activities and family nights for 3- and 4-year-olds.
District staff and the early-childhood team presented an expanded "Learn and Grow" program that partners with PBS Education to deliver weekly play-and-learn sessions for 3- and 4-year-old children and their caregivers.
Presenters said the program grew from a monthly drop-in model to a structured offering with three sessions composed of nine weekly meetings each, aligned to the school calendar. The curriculum emphasizes social-emotional learning, character development and executive-function routines through a mix of large-group lessons, play centers, crafts, read-alouds, movement and family take-home activities. PBS Wisconsin Education provided curriculum support and family-night programming, staff said.
The district's early-childhood team highlighted benefits observed this year: consistent attendance allowed families to build relationships, children demonstrated progress in separation and peer play, and parents reported increased confidence about at-home activities. Staff said the program also expands the district's early-childhood continuum for children not in regular daycare or preschool, gives young children exposure to school settings and eases transitions into 4K.
Presenters included Rachel (early-childhood/4K principal), Sarah Welch (school social worker) and Sarah Eden (school psychologist). Board members praised the presentation and asked no substantive follow-up questions.
