Parents as Teachers

  • Parkway Parents as Teachers is a home visiting program offered at no charge for Parkway residents serving families prenatally to Kindergarten entry. The program provides families with child development & parenting information and supports parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.

    PAT is designed to offer regularly scheduled family personal visits, annual developmental screenings, group connections and access to a network of resources. These components are integral in supporting and preparing children & families for school readiness. The Parkway Parents as Teachers program provides opportunities to assist families with a smooth transition into preschool and kindergarten. 

    PERSONAL FAMILY VISITS - A certified parent educator will bring an age-appropriate activity for you and your child to play together. You will partner with your Parent Educator in observing your child’s play and development. Book sharing and supporting early literacy are important components of the personal visit.   

    GROUP CONNECTIONS - We offer Family Activity sessions and Just For Parents sessions at no charge. Upcoming sessions are listed below.   

    DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS - Screening provides an opportunity for you to see how your child is developing and meeting developmental milestones. Resources are available if a delay is identified. We offer screenings for all children 6 months to 36 months during a personal visit that includes development, health, hearing and vision. For children ages 3-5, a play-based screening is offered at the Early Childhood Center.    

    RESOURCE NETWORK - We offer a Parent Book Lending library and a Toy Lending Library available for checkout at the Early Childhood Center.  Resources in the community are available for supporting and enriching families.

    *To enroll in the Parents as Teachers program, call (314) 415-6973 or click here to start the process to enroll online.  A representative will call you to complete enrollment.

    A Parkway Parent Educator is…

    • a Parkway School District employee
    • degreed in early childhood education, social work, family development or a related field
    • an early childhood professional certified by the National Parents as Teachers Center

    GROUP CONNECTIONS   

    MARCH INTO READING

    • Tuesday, March 25, 5:30-7:00 pm
    • Parkway Early Childhood - West, 14605 Clayton Rd
    • Guardians and children Birth-5 years old
    • No charge

    Join Parents as Teachers and follow Parker's Path to Reading Fun as you and your child (birth-5 years) explore literacy activities such as "Make It & Take It Books", "Book Themed Play", an Obstacle course, and much more! Also, enjoy: Stories and songs from our St. Louis County librarian, Discover new books for your home library at our Scholastic Book Fair, and a separate infant area designed just for our youngest readers (birth-12 months)   CLICK TO REGISTER

     

    PANDA PLAYTIME 🐼

    • Friday, April 4, 9:30-10:30 am
    • Parkway Early Childhood - West, 14605 Clayton Rd
    • Guardians and children Birth - 3 years old
    • No charge

    Share the gift of play with your little one. Panda Playtime is a FREE Parkway Parents as Teachers event for children ages 0-3. It's a wonderful opportunity for your child to develop crucial social skills while exploring and playing. We provide engaging activities; your child provides the imagination! Enrollment is limited for safety. TAP TO REGISTER

     

    TOILET LEARNING: PAVING THE WAY TO SUCCESS

    • Thursday, April 10, 6:30 pm
    • Via Google Meet
    • Just for Parents
    • No Charge

    Are you ready to embark on the exciting journey of toilet learning with your little one? Join us for an informative and interactive session designed to guide parents through the process of potty training. In this Google Meet session, we will cover essential topics to help you navigate the world of toilet learning with ease. Parent Educator, Laura DeWoskin will share valuable insights, practical tips, and answer your questions to make this time a smooth and positive experience for both you and your child.  CLICK TO REGISTER

    ATTENTION: ALL PARENTS OF PICKY EATERS

    • Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 pm
    • Via Google Meet
    • Just for Parents
    • Presented by: Acorn Children's Therapy
    • No Charge

    We will talk about the reasons kids are picky, strategies for overcoming stressful mealtimes, and when to seek extra help. Led in partnership with the Parkway Parents as Teachers program. This group connection is for parents only.  Register Here to receive the Google Meet link 

    ON THE GO

    • Saturday, May 3, 10am-12pm
    • Parkway Early Childhood - West, 14605 Clayton Rd
    • Parkway Residents with children Birth - 5 years old
    • No Charge

    Join us for the biggest event of the year!  Take a ride on a real school bus! Meet your community helpers and see their amazing vehicles! Unleash your creativity in our imagination maker spaces – build your own boat or car! Grab a snack from Jr's Taco truck or Kona Ice Sno cones (for purchase)For PARKWAY RESIDENTS with children aged 0-5. REGISTER HERE

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