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The Westport Weston Co-op's Touch-a-Truck event promises a day filled with excitement, learning, and unforgettable moments for kids and families alike. Spaces are limited, so grab your tickets today!
Sponsored by Interstate Lumber
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Day of Fun at the Annual
Westport Weston Co-op's Touch-a-Truck Event!
Bring the whole family for an adventure like no other! The annual Westport Weston Co-op's Touch-a-Truck event is back and bigger than ever, packed with excitement for kids of all ages. This hands-on event lets children explore a wide array of vehicles up close, from massive construction trucks and fire engines to police cars, tractors, and more!
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If the children are “playing” all the time, where is the structure and learning in the day?Each classroom follows a structured routine including outdoor play, meeting time, snacks, free play, story time, and special activities. Teachers plan each part of the day with clear educational goals, using sound developmental principles to engage children in understanding the world. We believe children learn best when actively engaged with materials, ideas, and people. What may look like “play” to adults is actually active learning, with children acting as explorers, experimenters, negotiators, and artists.
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Why don’t you do “Letter of the Week”?Research shows that focusing on one letter per week is ineffective. It lacks context and doesn't help children understand letters. At the Co-op, we teach letter recognition through meaningful words like names of the child, friends, and family. We explore printed words, sounds, and letters in our environment. Classrooms have alphabet cards and books that engage children with rhymes and new words. Children learn about letters through their own words and stories, with teachers writing down their quotes. At the Co-op, letter recognition is ongoing and meaningful.
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As a “co-op,” how much time are parents expected to volunteer/participate?Sixty years ago, the school started as a true cooperative, with families involved in all aspects of running it. Now, while families are still welcome to participate in the classroom, it is not required. Families help with fundraising by choosing one event to assist with, either as a chair or committee member. Parents can also join the school's Board or be a Class Representative in non-fundraising roles.
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Does my child need to be toilet trained?Toilet training is a family decision. When you decide it's time, the Co-op will help with the process. There is no age requirement.
Become a Touch-a-Truck Sponsor or Vehicle Partner!
Join the fun as a sponsor or by bringing your vehicle for kids to explore!
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Sponsor the Event: Gain community exposure and help make Touch-a-Truck possible.
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Showcase Your Vehicle: Have a cool truck, tractor, or other vehicle? Sign up to let kids see it up close!
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