Parents as Teachers (PAT)
A FREE EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM
FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5
The "Parents as Teachers" (PAT) Program will help you raise a bright, happy child. PAT provides you with information on your child's development and activities that will build language, thinking, social and motor skills.
You will have many questions about raising your baby. What should he be doing? Is he behind or ahead of other children? How can I teach him? The Parent Early Education Center (PEEC) can answer your questions.
You will learn how to:
- Recognize your child's ever-changing abilities and how you can encourage learning
- Teach language and social skills, and encourage intellectual development and problem-solving
- Choose the best toys for stimulating curiosity and creativity
- Discipline fairly and firmly
- Give your child the best possible start in life!
Parents as Teachers offers...
Take the first steps to school success:
- Play with your child
- Read books and engage in conversation
- Limit TV, videos games and computer time
- Encourage healthy eating
- Point out letters and numbers
- Establish daily routines
- Provide your child with experiences with crayons, pencils, scissors, and play dough
- Encourage independence in dressing, eating, and using the bathroom.
Play Groups
Exciting news: Playgroups are back in action! If you're a caregiver with little ones aged birth to 3 years old, we want you to join the fun!
Our playgroups offer a safe and friendly environment where kids can play, learn, and thrive. You'll experience engaging parent-child interactions, boost healthy brain development through play, and help your child build important social skills.
This year, we are thrilled to host our playgroups at two fantastic locations: the Stubbs Early Education Center in Wilmington, DE, and the Reach Church in Bear, DE. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for you and your child—come play with us! Download the flyers below for more information.
Please Note: The playgroups will be closed on the following dates:
- Reach Church Closures: November 27, December 25, January 1, April 23, May 28
- Stubbs EEC Closures: November 28, December 26, January 2, April 24, May 29
Stubbs Early Education Center
1100 N. Pine Street, Wilmington, DE
Every Thursday, 9:30-11:00 AM
Reach Church
2880 Summit Bridge Rd, Bear,DE
Every Wednesday, 9:30-11:00 AM
