Bernie, Missouri - Bernie Parents as Teachers' Students of the Month for November 2019 are Grayson and Adalyn Frazier.
They are the children of Ben and Didi Frazier.
Grayson is four years old and is enjoying preschool this year at Bernie Elementary School.
His favorite food is maple flavored oatmeal, his favorite color is Bernie blue, and he loves to play with locks and keys.
Grayson's favorite parts of participating in the Parents as Teachers program are Mrs. Courtney and all the fun games she brings.
Grayson's little sister, 13 month old Adalyn, loves all food and has recently started taking a few steps.
Adalyn is currently working on her language skills and enjoys when Mrs. Courtney brings items for her to put inside buckets, tubs, and cans.
Bernie, Missouri - Jett Owen Woodall is the 11 month old son of Kalha Cannady and Austin Woodall and is the Bernie Parents as Teachers’ Student of the Month for November.
Jett enjoys playing with his mommy, watching Mickey Mouse, playing with toys at his grandparents, and spending time with his daddy.
During the family’s PAT visits, Jett loves to play the fun activities with Mrs. Courtney and his mommy!
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child's first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevantᾢand widely applicableᾢto today's parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Parents as Teachers Student of the Month for July is Emerson Clair Murphy.
She is the 9-month old daughter of Dylan and Sami Murphy.
Emerson enjoys playing with her baby dolls, snuggling with her mommy, trying all kinds of new foods, and playing with her big sister Addison.
During the family’s PAT visits, Emerson enjoys all of the fun toys and activities Mrs. Casey brings, along with the new book they read together at the end of each visit.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child's first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevantᾢand widely applicableᾢto today's parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Bernie, Missouri - PICK-YOUR-OWN LOCAL, FRESH BLUEBERRIES!
Sheltons’ Farms, in Bernie, has local, fresh blueberries for sale. They offer Pick-Your-Own as a fun activity for the family and learning experience for the children. Buckets are provided.
Come out Monday - Saturday from 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. $3.50 per pint
Sheltons' Farms is located at 4372 County Road 651 in Bernie, Missouri.
General Directions: Take U Highway to County Road 651 (Look for the White Oak Baptist Church Sign at the Top of the Hill), Take County Road 651 about 3 Miles Down (Past White Oak Baptist Church), Look for the Big “Blueberries” Sign.
Sheltons’ Farms also has pre-picked blueberries for sale. They’re ready for pick up in Bernie for $5/pint, or if you buy 6 pints or more, they are $4.50/pint.
Call Jason Shelton for more details at 573-281-9360.
