Mississippi Public Broadcasting will host the annual Summer Learning Family Fun Day on June 17 at the Jackson Convention Complex, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The Summer Learning Family Fun Day is designed to encourage families to keep reading and learning all summer long. It brings together fun and learning activities for Mississippi students and their families.
Activities include storytelling, hands-on literacy and math exercises, games, face painting, live shows, giveaways, arts and crafts. Children also get to spend time with Ed Said, PBS’ Daniel Tiger, Alma of Alma’s Way and McGruff the Crime Dog. Each child who attends will receive a free book.
MPB’s corporate support sponsor for the event is Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. There will be vendors offering education and health-related services on site.
Research shows that children lose about two months’ worth of reading and math skills over the summer, if they do not practice what they have learned during the school year. The summer learning gap can drastically affect a student’s educational advancement, especially in low-income households.
This is MPB’s eighth summer hosting this community engagement effort. The goal is to remind the community about the importance of school readiness and continuous summer learning in a fun way.
Register at education@mpbonline.org.
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