FREE FAMILY FUN EVENT APRIL 18TH, 2026
Join FGV Smart Start for a free Family Fun Event and Kindergarten Readiness Forum on April 18th, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Franklinton Park, 102 Park Avenue, Franklinton, NC. Families can enjoy gross motor play, Triple P, the Voyager Book Mobile, Yogapalooza, hot dogs, prize giveaways, and Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness information and materials.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Franklinton Middle School Gym, 224 Rams Way, Franklinton, NC.
Partner agencies include AimHigh Purpose Driven Company, Franklin Co. Parks and Rec, Franklin County Health Dept., Franklin County Schools, Rootle PBS North Carolina, Franklin County Library, Parent As Teachers, Head Start, and Girl Scouts.
To RSVP, contact aoakes@fgvsmartstart.org or call 252-226-9426.
The Journey to kindergarten is one of the major milestones in a child’s life. This new and exciting experience can be intimidating to both the child and parent/guardian. Planning and preparing for kindergarten early on, will create a smooth transitioning process.
The Kindergarten Transitions program provides kindergarten readiness and transition activities that will increase teacher knowledge and strengthen the transition process across grades as teachers share knowledge through professional development. This program also provides information, materials and training to parents of pre-k children who have not been served by formal child care/pre-k programs.
Kindergarten Info for Families
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction offers great resources for Early Lerning Info for Families
Visit their website at
For information about literacy from Birth to Preschool, Getting Ready for Kindergarten, and Early Literacy
Early Learning Info for Families
The Office of Early Learning has created a newsletter to support kindergarten teachers as they make data-driven and research-informed decisions in the classroom to support continued development and learning for all children.
VBisit their website at
For information about Transition to Kindergarten, Play to Learn Center, Practice of Play, and the NC Early Learning Inventory.
For more information call 252-226-9426