Beaver Island Born Learning Trail

[Pam Grassmick]

As part of Beaver Island's trails initiative, the Human Services Commission and islanders are teaming up with Leadership Charlevoix and United Way to develop a trail designated to preschoolers. These trails support early education strategies to ensure all children start school ready to succeedâ?? meaning all children start kindergarten on track in the five key developmental areas of communication, cognition, physical development, social/emotional development, and self-help skills.

Each Born Learning Trail captures 10 fun outdoor games on engaging signs to help parents and caregivers create learning opportunities for young children. Signs will be installed at the Beaver Island Community School, library, and the Jewel Gillespie playground. Born Learning Trails can be a valuable community resource for early learning for visitors or year round residents. Experiencing the Born Learning Trails together is a wonderful learning activity for both parent and child. The trail builds on the child's curiosity and confidence, and reinforces the learning already underway. The signs have been ordered and their anticipated delivery date is mid-July. Volunteers will be asked this summer to help erect signs and stencil age appropriate activities on the cement. If interested in volunteering, contact Larissa McGinnity (448-2125) or Pam Grassmick (448-2314).

[medic5740]

What an absolutely amazing idea to implement here on the Island! Let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.

Joe Moore

[Pam Grassmick]

The Human Services Commission is happy to report that the Born Learning signs have arrived. The first step is to find a handyman who would be willing to mount the 9 signs on plywood. The plywood is paid through the grant. If interested in assisting, please call me at 448-2314. Stay tuned as we schedule work days for mounting and placing the signs!

[Pam Grassmick]

Thank you, Galen Bartels, for offering your time and talent to mount the signs on plywood.