"The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Mount Vernon Branch recognizes how much the wellbeing and advancement of all women is closely tied to finding the assistance and support they need with their parenting responsibilities," explained Co-Presidents Joanna Crane and Mary Ellen Mehler on a recent visit to the UCM Early Learning Center. "By providing meaningful support to the Center, we hope to help provide a creative educational environment for the children, and thereby help young mothers complete their education and enter the workforce."
The AAUW Mount Vernon Branch has selected the UCM Early Learning Center as one of its focus causes for 2017. At its Holiday Brunch meeting in December, AAUW members brought a book or art supplies to donate for the children and families at the Center.
"On behalf of all of us at the UCM Early Learning Center, thank you so much to the AAUW members for the very thoughtful gifts of the new picture books, art supplies, area rugs, and handmade afghans for our students," says Torria Baker, Director of the UCM Early Learning Center. "Exploring and creating with art materials is an important part of The Creative Curriculum (R) that we use in all our classrooms. Young children who engage in expressive art activities gain a sense of accomplishment and grow in their autonomy, a critical part of their social and emotional development.”
The AAUW Mount Vernon Branch has selected the UCM Early Learning Center as one of its focus causes for 2017. At its Holiday Brunch meeting in December, AAUW members brought a book or art supplies to donate for the children and families at the Center.
"On behalf of all of us at the UCM Early Learning Center, thank you so much to the AAUW members for the very thoughtful gifts of the new picture books, art supplies, area rugs, and handmade afghans for our students," says Torria Baker, Director of the UCM Early Learning Center. "Exploring and creating with art materials is an important part of The Creative Curriculum (R) that we use in all our classrooms. Young children who engage in expressive art activities gain a sense of accomplishment and grow in their autonomy, a critical part of their social and emotional development.”
"And we certainly appreciate all the beautiful picture books,” she dontinued. Our children always love books. Books are interactive and demand that children think. They help develop and nourish childrens' imaginations, expanding their worlds and inspiring creativity.
"I hope many of the members – and other community members -- will come visit our Center soon, to take a tour and meet our students and teachers. And maybe even read a book or too with us!"
Learn more and schedule a tour
Volunteer at the UCM Early Learning Center
(UCM E-news Jan. 2017)
"I hope many of the members – and other community members -- will come visit our Center soon, to take a tour and meet our students and teachers. And maybe even read a book or too with us!"
Learn more and schedule a tour
Volunteer at the UCM Early Learning Center
(UCM E-news Jan. 2017)
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