Story Time at Ferguson and Berkeley Community Centers

What happens when you read to your kids? You help their brains grow. The Ferguson-Florissant School District is offering a free interactive literacy program presented by a Parents as Teachers (PAT) certified parent educator who will read several stories centered around a theme. Children and parents can then participate in a related activity.

Two sites will host the program. Parents can bring their children, age 3 months to 5 years, to Story Time at the Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Avenue, Tuesday mornings, 10 to 11 a.m., on July 14, and Aug. 18. They can also come to the Berkeley Civic Center, 6120 Madison, Monday mornings, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., on June 22, July 20, and Aug. 24.

A free program is provided for families who live in the district. PAT offers parent education and family support for families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. Certified parent educators provide child development information, parent-child activities, group connections, community resources and developmental screenings.

For more information, call 314-506-9069. No pre-registration is required.

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