WINTER 2024

Ready Readers is a quarterly publication of Menomonee Falls Collective Impact, a collaboration of community government, healthcare, and non-profit organizations that leverage local resources to coordinate better and expand services to improve the well-being of residents in the Village of Menomonee Falls.

Exposure to reading at a young age is crucial for long-term success in school and beyond. With the growing number of young children in Menomonee Falls, the Menomonee Falls Collective Impact Early Literacy Team seeks to provide families with resources to support literacy and language development.

It’s a great time to cuddle up ~ with a book!

Did you know that reading to your baby/toddler/preschooler for 5-6 minutes can increase their stamina for engaging with stories over time?

Tips for when/where to read:

• Young children might listen best when in a car seat or high chair.
• Bedtime stories are a great routine to start. Your child doesn’t need to hear a whole story or book to benefit from being read aloud to. It’s never too early to read aloud to your child.
• Waiting rooms - have a few books along to help time pass quickly.
• Snow day? Nothing passes the time like a good story.
• Older children? A hot chocolate and a story can be a cozy combination.
• Fewer hours of daylight? Stories can brighten up any day.

Make read-alouds part of your daily routine! And remember, all reading is “good” reading :)

Menomonee Falls Community Education & Recreation (CE & Rec), is a division within the School District of Menomonee Falls. We provide community education and recreation programming for the full community. There is something for everyone, from our preschool-age programs and parties to our senior center and day trips. 

The Winter 2024 Activity Guide is Here

Our gift to you this holiday season is the Winter 2024 Activity Guide. You should have received a copy in the mail, but if you haven’t, additional copies are available at the CE & Rec Office, Village Hall, Menomonee Falls Public Library, and The Chamber of Commerce. Registration for winter and spring programs is ongoing. For additional information, visit fallsrec.org.

Partnerships Bring After-School Programs to Schools

CE & Rec partners with Young Rembrandts, Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, and Futura Language Professionals to provide a variety of after-school opportunities for students.

Young Rembrandts

Grades 5K-5. We grow creative, young minds and praise individual differences through the Power of Drawing. Using our unique step-by-step method that assures every student succeeds, your child will use problem-solving skills, innovation, and imagination to create unique works of art. Our brand-new lessons, every week and every session, will have your child improving their fine motor skills, patience levels, focus, and ability to stay on task, all while having fun. All supplies are included.

Chess Scholars

Grades 5K-8. Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.

STEAM

Grades 5K-5. This exciting program brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment. Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience is necessary.

Embark on Your Spanish Journey

Grades 4K-2. Give your child a skill for life. Our dynamic theme-based Spanish program ensures your child falls in love with the language. The students build on their skills with new material using songs, games, and hands-on activities every semester. Grades 4K-2. Give your child a skill for life. Our dynamic theme-based Spanish program ensures that your child.