Free Family Literacy Night for Howell BK and Kindergarten Families
Free Family Event | Howell, Michigan
Everyday moments can help build strong readers! Our partners at Howell Public Schools are inviting Begindergarten (BK) and Kindergarten families to a free Family Engagement Literacy Night on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Voyager Elementary School.
Join other families for an evening of learning, connection, and practical ideas to help young children develop early literacy skills. You'll leave with new strategies, free books, and resources to make reading and learning part of your family's everyday routines.
Family Literacy Night Details
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Dinner and childcare drop-off: 5:30 PM
Parent workshop: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location:
Voyager Elementary School
1450 Byron Road
Howell, MI 48843
Who: Howell Public Schools Begindergarten and Kindergarten families
Cost: Completely FREE!
Register for Free Literacy Night
What Will Families Learn?
Children begin developing the foundations for reading long before they can read independently. Talking, singing, playing, sharing stories, and exploring books all help build important early literacy skills.
At Howell's Family Engagement Literacy Night, parents and caregivers will:
- Discover simple ways to incorporate literacy into everyday family routines.
- Learn how Howell Public Schools supports early reading and literacy development.
- Explore practical strategies to help children build literacy skills at home.
- Receive resources to continue learning together after the event.
What's Included? Everything Is Free!
- Free dinner for adults and children
- Two free children's books to enjoy together at home
- Take-home literacy kit with resources for family learning
- One $10 gas gift card per family to help with transportation costs
- Free childcare for children ages 3 and older during the workshop
- Babies in arms are welcome to stay with their caregivers
Building Literacy Into Everyday Life
Helping your child become a reader doesn't require expensive materials or complicated activities. Some of the best learning opportunities happen during ordinary moments together.
Read a favorite bedtime story, talk about the pictures in a book, sing rhyming songs, point out letters on signs, or ask your child to tell you about their day. These small interactions build vocabulary, language, and a love of learning.
Family Engagement Literacy Night will help families discover more ways to turn those everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for early learning.
Save Your Spot!
Howell Public Schools looks forward to welcoming BK and Kindergarten families for this free evening of learning and connection.
Sign Up for Family Literacy Night
Questions? Contact Brooklyn Gehringer at gehringb@howellschools.com .
View the official Family Engagement Literacy Night flyer (PDF)
Connecting Livingston County Families
Great Start Livingston is pleased to share this opportunity from our community partner, Howell Public Schools.
Supporting children's learning is a shared effort among families, schools, and community partners. Together, we can help young children develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Explore more early childhood resources and family-friendly opportunities through Great Start Livingston and Help Me Grow Livingston .
