Written by
Dee Loflin, SMT Manager/Editor

Dexter, Missouri - Observed on November 8, National Parents As Teachers Day  is an “unofficial” national holiday.  This day offers parents as teachers services across the country.  These affiliates give all parents of young children support and it also gives information to all children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential. 

“The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970′s 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.” 

Dexter's PAT is very active in the community. They recently held a Big Truck Night for youngsters to see fire trucks, bucket trucks, an ambulance and some earth moving equipment.  The children loves hitting the sirens and honking the horns!  Join the Dexter Parents As Teachers on Facebook by clicking HERE.