Laugh and Learn Playdate brings fun and learning

This pair of youngsters work on Play-Doh cookies Friday at the Laugh and Learn Playdate at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. (Citizen photo by Nora Ray)

BY NORA RAY
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN

INEZ — Children from infancy to age 5 participated in a “Cookies and Cocoa” Laugh and Learn Playdate on Friday at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office.

The event featured a reading of “The Christmas Mouse.” Hands-on activities included making Play-Doh cookies, exploring a hot cocoa-themed sensory bin, dot painting, building gingerbread houses, a “candy” sensory block walk, and free play.

A young boy works on crafts with Martin County 4-H agent Nicole Hinkle during the Laugh and Learn Playdate at the extension office Friday. (Citizen photo by Nora Ray)

For snacks, children enjoyed strawberry-and-banana candy cane treats. They also took home creations from a reindeer food station and a height ornament-making station.

Laugh and Learn Playdates foster school readiness. The free monthly sessions at the extension office include crafts, storytime, healthy snacks, motor skill exercises, and free play.

Reading of “The Christmas Mouse” during the December Laugh and Learn Playdate at the extension office. (Citizen photo by Nora Ray)

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