Get ready for an exciting evening of learning and exploration as we prepare your child for their big step into kindergarten!
Join us at Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham for our annual Countdown to Kindergarten FREE community-wide event.
Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Discovery Place Kids–Rockingham
Price: FREE for rising kindergarteners and their families
Our Countdown to Kindergarten event helps to make your child’s transition to school fun and exciting. Upon arrival, each future kindergartener will receive a special “Kindergarten Passport” to guide them through ten engaging activity stations that include:
- Writing their name
- Tracing letters and shapes
- Practicing counting skills
- Creating artwork
- Learning about school transportation
- Exploring their likes and dislikes
- Setting goals for kindergarten
Each completed station will be marked in their passport, creating a memorable keepsake of the evening.
What Else to Expect
- Interactive learning stations focusing on essential kindergarten skills
- Photo booth to capture this special milestone
- Demonstration of a healthy snack
- Dental hygiene presentation
- Tour of a real school bus
- Information tables from local organizations supporting early childhood education
This event is an excellent opportunity for parents to learn about local resources and connect with other families and community partners. We’re proud to partner with Richmond County Partnership for Children, Leath Library and 4H, participating community organizations providing valuable resources for rising kindergarteners in the county.
Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your child’s educational journey in a fun, supportive environment. We look forward to seeing you at Countdown to Kindergarten!
