Activities and ‘Curious George’
Highlight
2013 Somerville Early Childhood Literacy Fair
In celebration of Family Literacy Month, Somerville early education and
care schools, programs, providers and other local community agencies will
participate in the 2013 Somerville Early
Childhood Literacy Fair on Saturday, November 16, from 10am to noon at the
Arthur D. Healey School. This free
event, now in its third year, offers Somerville families an opportunity to
gather information about the numerous resources available to families with
young children in Somerville. Families
are invited to stop by to learn about a wide range of community resources for families, explore books with their children, partake in a variety of family
literacy activities, and meet other parents and friends in the neighborhood.
Curious George will be an important part
of the day’s events, making his 3rd appearance at this annual
literacy celebration. Children aged
birth to six years old can enjoy a multitude of fun activities presented by
early education providers and community agencies. Activities will include arts and crafts,
reading activities, ‘Make a Book,’ and even an opportunity to meet and learn
more about animals from Zoo New England and the New England Aquarium. The Museum
of Science will also be offering plenty of hands-on activities for everyone.
Other
event highlights include a free children’s book for the family and the chance
for children to have their photo taken with Curious George. This annual event continues to grow each
year. An estimated 360 people attended
the Literacy Fair last year, where more than 40 organizations participated by
providing information and activities.
The Somerville Early Childhood Literacy Fair
is sponsored by the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC), the
Somerville Early Childhood Advisory Council and Somerville Public Schools.