Jennifer Leeper

Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! This week's eblast includes some great news for our kindergarten classes, info about the Department of Transportation's campaign to combat speeding, and more. You can click the links below to navigate between sections.

• Play-Based Learning at Fairfield Kindergarten Classes
• DOT's Campaign to Combat Speeding
• Adult Outdoor Fitness Center Ribbon-Cutting
• Out of the Darkness Walk
• Family Day: All About Conservation + Happy Hour Craft

I was so excited to see the Fairfield Public Schools announce the implementation of play-based learning for all kindergarten classes! According to FPS, "This new instructional focus will provide students with the opportunity to problem-solve, build independence, cooperate and co-construct with peers, and socialize! Play-based learning also has been shown to improve executive functioning skills such as planning, attention, focus, organization, and working memory."

This new style of learning comes from legislation the General Assembly passed in 2023. As Vice Chair of the Education Committee I was a passionate advocate for this bill's passage into law, and I'm thrilled to see it rolling out here in Fairfield!

It was wonderful to attend the unveiling of the new ADA Outdoor Adult Fitness Center at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities! This new fitness center was made possible, in part, by the $350,000 sate funding that the delegation was thrilled to secure for the Bigelow Senior Center. 

No matter your age, it's critical for your health to spend time outside being active with friends and family, and this new fitness center provides just that for our residents! It is open to the public and I hope you will go check it out. 

Next Saturday, July 20, the Fairfield Museum will offer two great events to celebrate their new exhibit, "Pioneering Conservation."

From 11am-2pm, the Fairfield Museum will host a family-friendly event with hands-on activities including a Green Song Singalong with the Fairfield Pollinator Pathway & Fairfield Forestry Committee, a touch tank from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, arts and crafts, and more. In case of bad weather the program will take place inside the museum. You can click here for more information on this fun event!

And from 4-6pm, you can attend a crafting happy hour to create a unique framed design adorned with pressed flowers and greenery! This 21+ event is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Supplies and refreshments will be provided. Click here to register!