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Brennan Woods Elementary School Kids on the Blocks
Children at Brennan Woods Elementary School in High Ridge spent the day honing their math and science skills through interactive play at Block Fest.
On Saturday, Brennan Woods Elementary School, in High Ridge, hosted Block Fest, a fun interactive learning day put on by Parents as Teachers. Block Fest consisted of five different stations of blocks to play with that ask children to actively apply math, science and communication skills.
Originally created at the University of Idaho, Block Fest is in its fourth year as a program, and in its second year as a touring event in Missouri. About once a week the blocks are laid out out at a school or day care center in the St. Louis area, inviting families to come play.
The Block Fest event at Brennan Woods was packed with families from both the school and surrounding community. This particular Block Fest event was sponsored by Walmart, which provided snacks and books for the children. Walmart's Missouri general director, Glenda Flemming Willis, made a surprise appearance to present Parents as Teachers with a donation of $89,000to expand the program.
