Lakewood Judy Center

Our weekly playgroup is full of fun for children 0-3. Join us on Tuesdays at 10:30am and Wednesdays at 12pm for fantastic family engagement activities to support your child's development.

Are you looking for ways to make family mealtime more enjoyable and less stressful? Attend an engaging and supportive in person nutrition workshop designed especially for parents and caregivers in Baltimore with children ages birth to three.
REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdOV1ureYATpuv8MlsDUEA3DWyomDyFe4sdyAFCqaxypr30w/viewform

Playgroups are held twice each week. Tuesdays at 10:30am and Wednesdays at 12pm. They are held at Fort Worthington Elementary/ Middle School. Join us for this fun family engagement opportunity.

Families, it's time to get ready for an exciting new chapter at Fort Worthington Elementary! If you'd child is turning 5 years old by September 1, 2026, they are eligible to register for Kindergarten now!

Familias, ¡es hora de prepararse para un nuevo y emocionante capitulation en la Escuela Primaria Fort Worthington! Si su hijo/a complete 5 apostle, ¡suede inscribirse en kinder ahora!

January Strategy of the Month
January Strategy: Modeling

** Model the language you want your child to say. Refrain from asking questions.

Videos related to modeling:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XBZs0o8n7PM

Happy New Year Judy Center families! Let's start this year off supporting our little ones. Children learn through pictures long before they learn to read and write. Visuals help children understand routines, expectations, and what comes next—making them feel more confident and successful throughout the day.

Check out these helpful videos about using visuals with young children:
Cari Ebert: https://www.facebook.com/reel/574164124409562
Cari Ebert Piggy bank: https://www.facebook.com/reel/7788723377909711
Example: Importance of visuals in circle time https://www.youtube.com/shorts/te5tpkSt0i4
Engage with functional toys - Toys that don’t make noise!

Engage children with functional toys—toys that don’t make noise or light up. These toys encourage imagination, problem-solving, and focus while allowing children to be in control of their play.

✨ Celebrating the season and the mission! ✨

At their latest staff meeting, the Baltimore City Public Schools Judy Centers came together to celebrate the holidays while continuing important collaboration around how to best support Baltimore's youngest learners and their families. Grateful for the dedicated, passionate team of Judy Centers that show up every day with joy, purpose, and a shared commitment to early learning. 💙

🎅✨ W***y Woo Woo Santa’s Magical Show brought the holiday magic, laughs, and smiles! A truly joyful experience for our families 🎄❤️
***yWooWoo

🥞💤 **Pancakes & Pajamas at the Judy Center!** 💙

What a wonderful way to start the day! Our Pancakes & Pajamas event was a huge success — full of smiles, cozy PJs, yummy pancakes, and meaningful moments with our families. 🥰

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make today so special. We loved connecting, laughing, and creating memories together. Community truly makes all the difference!