Bethel Community Center will be piloting a Kindergarten Readiness Program in July 2024. Upon hearing that 90% of Pre-K students in our school district cannot pass the kindergarten screening test, Bethel would like to be a part of the solution. Education is key to addressing the root causes of poverty. This program will launch mid July 2024. The 5-week program will focus on 20 skills the state of Ohio deems necessary for preschoolers who are transitioning into kindergarten.
This FREE program will run Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 1:00pm daily. The children will visit 4 separate “stations” set up inside Bethel Community Center, to learn 4 skills per week. Examples of topics being addressed will be language & literacy, mathematics, social skills, and physical development. We plan to keep things fun and interesting throughout the program. Lunch will be served free of charge to all participants.
For this program to be a success, we will need volunteers to help teach skills at each of the 4 stations. Bethel Community Center will be reaching out to students enrolled in Early Childhood Education classes in our local colleges and technical schools to encourage and build teaching skills. If you or someone you know would be interested in helping children succeed in their educational journey, please contact us.
