3-2-1 Countdown to Fun is back for another year at the Buell Children’s Museum on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The event runs from 10 AM to 3 PM and is kicked off with an outdoor presentation by Cool Science. The county-wide program assists Pueblo families with young children who are transitioning into preschool and kindergarten by utilizing the Buell Children’s Museum as a neutral “safe-zone” to experience a pop-up school model environment. With the help of their parents and volunteer teachers, the event allows children to gain experience in a simulated classroom setting – they will venture into the world of creative arts and play acting, experiment with math and science principles, and meet actual pre-K and Kindergarten teachers.
The resource fair in conjunction with the event will provide attendees with the chance to get information regarding school registration, immunization, dental care resources, and more from community partners. All activities are included for a $1 per person admission charge. Included with admission are free t-shirts for tots which say “I’m ready for school”, water bottles, and “I’m my child’s first teacher” buttons for parents, (all while supplies last), opportunities to meet school mascots and Sparky the Art Dog, interactive circle time, ask real teachers questions, take a graduation photos at a selfie-booth, and parent resource vendors. Other fun activities include healthy snacks, face painting, and more!
3-2-1 Countdown to Fun! is made possible by Pueblo City Schools, Pueblo District 70 Schools, Michael Salardino, SunWest Credit Union, Joy & Fred Sterner, and Xcel Energy.