Young children get a "Tour of the Towns"

The Pope County Early Childhood Initiative is inviting toddlers through 5-year-olds to take their parents on a "Tour of the Towns" as a part of Week of the Young Child, April 14-18.

Each day, activities for young children will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. throughout the area. Here are some great ideas to try in your area!

Monday, April 14: Week of the Young Child Kick-Off: The "Story Bug" comes to the Early Childhood wing of the Starbuck School to share stories through props and puppets.

Tuesday, April 15: Visit the police stations! Get a badge, explore a police car and visit with an officer.

Wednesday, April 16: Glenwood's ECFE invites kids to "Think Spring" with many fun "make and take" projects.

Thursday, April 17: The Minnewaska Wellness and Fitness Center will host "pre-schooler on the move" classes.

Friday, April 18: Free swimming for the first 60 people at the Minnewaska Area School swimming pool.

For more information about any of these fun events, call 320-634-3909.

Mural colors young kids' world

Families participating in Pope County's Early Childhood Family Education program are guaranteed to be greeted with smiles--even if there's no one in the ECFE room. A colorful mural covering one whole wall shows a diverse group of happy children holding an alphabet banner (see video). It is the work of local artist Katherine Chevalier. She donated more than 40 hours to complete the mural.



The ECFE program is a member of the Pope County Early Childhood Coalition.