Groundbreaking for New Outdoor Play and Learning Area at Lexington Family Care Center
Unveiling of the Innovative Play and Learning Environment
In an outstanding development, an exciting ceremony took place in Lexington where children and officials gathered to commence the construction of a new outdoor play and learning zone at the prestigious Family Care Center. The Center, renowned for offering robust programs and assistance tailored to families with young children, now ventures into providing innovative learning spaces for their beneficiaries.
Funding the Novel Initiative
The far-reaching initiative is set into motion via a grand funding scheme which has seen the project receive a grant amounting to $75,000 from the laudable PNC Grow Up Great program. Yajaira West, donning the role of PNC Client & Community Relations Director, expressed her zeal during a press conference, emphasizing that the space would offer more than just playtime to the eager Lexington youngsters.
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Learning from Nature
West radiated the importance of this resource in encouraging Lexington’s budding learners to unmask the manifold wonders of nature. She accentuated on how the serene outdoors can transform into a vibrant classroom for our future generation, helping them learn pivotal life lessons from Mother Nature.
Nature-based Playground for Lexington’s Young Minds
Sharing her perspective, Sheila Horton-Holt, the Lexington Family Services Director, pointed out that many of the children they harbor have not experienced a nature-based playground or learning environment. This gap, she hopes, will be bridged with the creation of this new playground.
Horton-Holt further added that the modern lifestyle, which keeps parents battling their monster schedules, often leaves little to no time for them to accompany their children to a local park. However, this is all set to change for the young residents of the Family Care Center. Embracing a novel approach, she anticipates the new nature-based playground to enrich the children’s learning experiences by incorporating everyday objects from nature into their daily activities.
Additional Support to Teachers
Not just the children, but the education professionals associated with the Family Care Center are also on the receiving end of this assistance. PNC officials, recognizing the importance of classroom resources, handed out $400 gift cards to lead teachers at the center to procure the necessary supplies for their classrooms.
A Big Step Forward
The groundbreaking ceremony of this much-anticipated nature-based play and learning area not only marks a progress in educational resources for the children, but also a progressive step in the overall approach of learning. With the amalgamation of nature and education, this initiative promises an imbued learning experience that extends beyond the conventional classroom setup.
Supporting the Local Community
Fostering local communities and investing in the youngest learners constitutes a tremendous part of stabilizing society. It is empowering to observe renowned institutions and corporations working together to enrich community growth, suggesting a brighter future for Lexington’s tomorrow.
