Early childhood map project aims to boost preschool development
Marilyn Visser leads the Early Childhood Map Coalition in southern Alberta a five year study started in 2009 assessing 249 kindergarten students across M D of Taber and Warner County south. Results show strong physical well being and social competence but weaker language thinking and emotional maturity with 24.9 percent facing great difficulty. The project seeks community input to remove barriers expand resources and empower families through stay and play programs day care schools and parent councils while funding is pursued from government and grants. Contact Visser at 403 894 4074 or marijean31 gmail com for ideas or participation.