It looks like I am playing, but I am using my natural curiosity about the world to practice scientific processes, such as observing, hypothesizing, experimenting, recording, reporting and concluding. When I am able to explore in a multisensory, hands on way I can truly experience the world around me. I am able to develop my problem solving skills, practice new vocabulary and learn how things work. These skills will come in handy as I grow older- I may even become a pharmacist, scientist or doctor. My early childhood experiences help shape my mind and outlook as I grow. They are laying the foundation for a bright future.

The early childhood education programs provided by Forty Carrots Family Center are designed to provide children with the skills they need start off on the right foot. Experiencing the world through exploration and play encourages healthy brain development, critical social skills and responsible behavior. By providing opportunities for children to play alongside their parents through programs like Partners in Play, Forty Carrots nurtures the whole family for a lifetime of learning and positive relationships. 

For more information about the programs and early childhood learning opportunities at Forty Carrots, contact Preschool Director, Rebecca Lockwood.

Forty Carrots Family Center is a 2015 SRQ Story Project partner and the featured non-profit organization this May. To learn more about the numerous education and outreach programs provided by Forty Carrots, visit them online at FortyCarrots.org or call (941) 365-7716.