The Story Walks program was added in 2007
to the Beaver County Educational Trusts list of
programs. This seemed like a
natural bridge from the Growing with Books program
to the popular Mini Grant program.
Story Walk is a unique and enjoyable opportunity for children and families to share creative and engaging reading experiences, as well as related art and musical activities, planned and presented by their teachers and funded by grants from the Beaver County Educational Trust.
Each school has its own story theme, with teachers or staff members reading stories to small groups of children. The groups walk from room to room to hear stories or create a craft project or listen to music all related to the basic theme. Participants include not only the children, but moms, dads, grandparents and even younger siblings. Each child who attends, pre-K through grade 4, receives a book to take home. Thus, the Story Walk is an extension of the Growing with Books program.
Deadline for Submission is 10/18/2021
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- There were 13 Story Walks in 10 Beaver
County school districts in the 2018-2019
school year. - Story walks build community involvement and
school/community relations. - Each child preK-4th grade receives a free book.
TESTIMONIALS
“It was a fun, educational family event. The Story Walk gave us a chance to connect with other families from our community. There were a lot of activities that really brought the stories to life. I could not have asked for anything better and my kids got to bring home a book!” Lynne Masters, mother of Luke & Zack
2022 Riverside Story-Walk (5/25/2022) - 
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Beaver Story Walk Features the Artists Among Us! (5/11/2017) - Tuesday, May 5, College Square held its annual Story-Walk sponsored by the BCET. The Storywalk featured Ralph Masiello’s books as the read -alouds. And it included an art show featuring a “Go West” theme with works created by College Square artists along with raffles and a pottery sale to benefit the art program.- Last minute Story-Walk Grant Applications still being accepted (10/11/2016) - There is still time to apply for a grant to help with your school’s Story-Walk. The BCET is accepting applications for this year’s Story-Walks until Friday, October 14, 2016. Don’t miss out on this offer of support from the Beaver County Educational Trust! Story-Walk Application