Pre-School is the first step into a child's education and Zanesville offers that chance for every child.
Muskingum County Head Start has been in Zanesville since 1979. The school is a federally funded program and serves children three -to-five years old that are below 100 percent of the poverty index guidelines. The school not only serves the educational aspect but also works to bring about a greater degree of social competence in children.
"We focus on educational...
Thanksgiving is still a week away, but on Thursday families enjoyed a meal together.
It was all part of the the Muskingum County Head Start annual feast at Coburn United Methodist Church. The event offered a chance for all the pre-school children and their families to get together in one place and not only enjoy a hot meal but to also participate in educational activities.
"They're based on learning outcomes, and nutrition and things like that that are fun to do with...
Thanksgiving isn't until next week, but on Tuesday about 300 preschoolers enjoyed a special feast with their families.
Coburn United Methodist Church in Zanesville hosted a free meal for children in Muskingum County's Head Start program. Assistant Director Joan Barr said the kids put on a performance and participated in educational activities with their parents.
"We want them to have a great time with their families, and we want their families to be engaged with them...
It's an opportunity for 285 students and their families to get together.
Head Start held their annual "Fall into Learning Feast" at the Coburn United Methodist Church. The night starts out with a dinner for the families.
"They let the whole family come and they serve everything to you. It's just a wonderful opportunity to be with your family and you don't have to worry about cooking or cleaning up or anything," says parent Jodie Miller.
Students put on a...
Some local families are getting a head start on their Thanksgiving celebration.
Friday at the Coburn United Methodist Church, hundreds of parents and children in the Head Start program enjoyed a warm meal. It is all part of the Head Start programs annual Family Feast. In addition to delicious food, parents learned ways to continue their child's education at home.
"We have certain things that children should be learning from ages 3 to 5 and what we like to do is...
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