Page 6 - Martin Downs Bulletin - March '22

Page 6, Martin Downs

Good Works

United Way Of Martin build learning critical for school
readiness. A series of signs
County Launches Born offering educational games
Learning Outdoor Trails To (approved by experts) guide
adults on specific ways to create
Promote Early Childhood learning games outdoors and
suggest tips to use at home.
Learning And Family Fun “The Born Learning Trail
promotes fun and games –
Learning happens everywhere a child goes, but parents, important components of early
grandparents and caregivers may not always know how childhood learning,” said Carol
to support that learning. G. Houwaart-Diez, president/
That won’t be the case at three parks in the city of Stuart CEO of United Way of Martin
– Flagler Park, Shepard Park and the Guy Davis Sports County. “Children are literally Carol G. Houwaart-Diez, United Way of Martin County; Commissioner Becky Bruner,
Complex. United Way of Martin County in partnership ‘born learning,’ and we know city of Stuart; Angela Aulisio, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health; Amy Bottegal, SouthState
with the City of Stuart, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, that what happens in a child’s Bank; Mayor Merritt Matheson, city of Stuart; Mary Anne Cannon, Pratt & Whitney;
Pratt & Whitney and SouthState Bank, created outdoor early years matters for success David Dyess, city of Stuart; Commissioner Eula Clarke, city of Stuart; Vice Mayor Troy
interactive early learning trails to help parents and in life and for school readiness.” McDonald, city of Stuart
caregivers turn excursions into fun learning moments.
The Born Learning Trail is a fun, easy way for
parents, grandparents and caregivers to use outings to

Natalie Desmangles painted the trail at Flagler Park.

David Ellis and Deborah Davis paint the trail at Shepard Park. According to the most recent data, only
47 percent of Martin County children are
considered ready for kindergarten, lower than A team from Cleveland Clinic Martin Health painted the trail at Guy
the state average of 57 percent. Additionally, Davis Sports Complex. Back row left to right: Maggie Ross, Amy Longar,
only 52 percent of Martin County students are Janie Toney, Alicia Mackenzie. Front row left to right: Angela Aulisio,
reading on level by third grade, lower than the Karen Raymond, Diane Grant, Debbie HettZaugg, Kenny Mofield
state average of 54 percent. The Born Learning
Trail is designed to help adults interact with children to About United Way
boost language and literacy development. United Way of Martin County’s mission is to improve
The city of Stuart is a strong supporter of the Born lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
Learning Trail. “Early childhood learning is so important Since 1972, the United Way has been working to create
and the Born Learning Trails will help our community long-term social change and provide support to Martin
do even more to get kids off to the right start,” said city County residents by investing in programs that strive to
of Stuart Mayor Merritt Matheson. enhance healthy living, improve education and support
For more information about the Born Learning Trails, financial stability.
visit www.UnitedWayMartin.org or www.Facebook.com/
UnitedWayMartin. Good Works on page 7

A team from Pratt & Whitney painted the trail at Shepard
Park: Deborah Davis, David Ellis, Chris Padrick, Cindy
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