Visit these sites as day trips from Peoria. It’s a change of scenery with some interesting activities. There is no hotel stay required since these places are about an hour away.
Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal, IL is an exciting and educational place for children and their parents.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL is a fascinating place to learn about the events and moods of Lincoln’s time.
Kultural Kids Learning Center, located in Morton, IL, is happy to announce the addition of "Foreign Language Friends:" their new language software for children.
www.foreignlanguagefriends.com
Foreign Language Friends is a web-based tool designed to help children learn a foreign language easily and successfully. Our theme-based, rich media approach to foreign language education is great for children of all ages.
The Spring Semester of Kindermusik at Trinity begins the week of January 19. Daytime, afternoon and evening classes are offered for children ages newborn to 7 yr.
Admission is free to the Peoria Zoo from January 2- February 10. Heve fun visiting the animals with the family!
Peoria Zoo
2218 N. Prospect Rd. (in Glen Oak Park)
Peoria, IL 61603
309-686-3365
www.peoriazoo.org
Project S.C.R.E.E.N. (Screening Children and Responding to Early Educational Needs) is a service provided by Peoria Public Schools to detect preschool children between the ages of three and five who are at risk for learning problems. Early identification of developmental lags can help you plan for your child's success upon entering school.
The Peoria Public Schools' staff and trained volunteers will evaluate preschoolers in five developmental areas:
1. Personal-Social
2. Adaptive
3. Fine and Gross Motor
4. Communication
5. Cognitive
Children experiencing difficulty will be referred for further evaluation or be provided with materials to develop problem areas.
