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Parents as Teachers

Parents as Teachers is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. PAT is voluntary, and free of charge to families living within the Andover Public Schools USD 385 boundaries. 

Personalized visits

Personal visits support parents in their parenting role, promoting optimal child development and positive parent-child interaction. Certified Parent Educators provide individualized support and resources to help your child learn and grow.

Group connections

Group Connections are interactive, early-childhood events designed to support family development, parent-child bonding, and early learning skills. These events bring families together for educational activities and social connection.

Screenings

Screenings provide regular information about each child's health and developmental progress and increase parents' understanding of their child's development. Screenings help identify strengths and abilities as well as areas of concern.

Resource network

The program connects families to needed resources and takes an active role in the community, establishing ongoing relationships with other institutions and organizations that serve families.

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September Group Connections

Location: Prairie Creek Elementary, 654 S. YMCA Dr. in the Parents as Teachers classroom.

All visitors are required to check in at the front office, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early, but no earlier due to morning drop-off traffic. Parents/guardians are required to participate in the group connection with their child(ren).

Music and Movement

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9-10 a.m., Sept. 9

Our class begins at 9 a.m. This interactive 25-30 minutes class of singing and movement will enhance those brain connections that will help with later math and reading skills. Free play time and socialization will follow after class. Copies of the book Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boyton will be given as we celebrate P.A.T. being offered in Andover and to encourage your family's love of reading.

How Rocket Learned to Read

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9-10 a.m., Sept. 23

This group connection will be focused around the book How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills. Join us for interactive time with letter recognition, fine motor skill development and activities that promote language skills. Each family will receive a copy of this charming story to add to your home library.

Jennifer Jones

Parent Educator

Leslie Sissel

Program Coordinator