Parents as Teachers and Stanzel Museum host International Literacy Day celebration

Weimar — Parents as Teachers of Rural South-Central Texas, in collaboration with the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum, hosted a joyful International Literacy Day celebration on Saturday, September 6th. The event brought together 133 community members, uniting families in a day filled with reading, exploration, and hands-on activities.

T h e da y launched with creativity and curiosity as children dove into fairy tale–inspired STEAM stations, blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math with the magic of storybooks. Families enjoyed exploring the museum, bringing learning to life through interactive experiences. To fuel the fun, attendees were treated to nursery r h yme – t heme d snacks and drinks.

A highlight of the celebration was the dedication of the Melinda Stanzel Barneycastle Memorial Lil’ Library, a new Little Free Library now open to the public. This lasting community resource will ensure families have ongoing access to books, encouraging a love of reading for years to come. Each child left with a free book to continue the magic of literacy at home.

“Little Readers * Big Adventures” truly came to life thanks to the collaboration of Parents as Teachers, the Stanzel Museum, and the incredible support of organizations like Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity and Growth thru Education ( BRIDGE), along with Elaine Hernandez. Their dedication made the event a soaring success.

For updates on future events and resources for families, follow Parents as Teachers of Rural South Central Texas on Facebook or visit www.swpat. org Parents as Teachers of Rural South Central Texas is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting fami lies with young children from birth to age five. Through personalized home visits, group connections, and developmental screenings, PAT empowers caregivers to be their chi ld’s first and most influential teacher—building stronger families and brighter futures in our rural communities.

If you or someone you know has a child aged 5 or younger and would like to participate in the program, contact (979) 7436584 or email josue@ sw-pat.org