Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Community events/ Events/ Family Coalition/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition/ School/ School Readiness Campaign
Our Summer Activity Calendar is here! This calendar is filled with fun games, ideas and activities for you and your child. Working on these activities together will be great practice to prepare for kindergarten and beyond. This calendar was designed for children getting ready to start kindergarten in the...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Education/ Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Community events/ Community Partner/ Developmental Milestones/ Education/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Parent Education/ Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Michigan State University Extension Child and Family Development December Offerings MSU Extension has a wide range of free online classes for parents and caregivers of children of all ages and early childhood professionals. See below for our December offerings! Please reach out to your local Extension office or find a Child and Family Development team member near you! Follow our Facebook page for more information and resources...
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Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Guest Post
Child Abuse Prevention/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Guest Post
Plant a Pinwheel Celebration Wednesday, April 5, 2023Noon  Howell Carnegie District Library314 W. Grand River Ave.Held inside on the library’s main floor   Featuring Speaker: Michelle Walters – State of Michigan ACEs Project Coordinator Singing Performances: Children of Voyager Elementary School Award Presentation: Champion for Children Award recipient announced Pinwheel Planting: Along the garden beds...
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Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Literacy/ Reading
Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Literacy/ Reading
Kids, families, and friends are invited to Family Fun Day: Celebrate Early Childhood on Saturday, March 11 from 10:15 – 11:15am at 2/42 Church, 7526 Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI. Enjoy an interactive music concert with Beverly Meyer – The Music Lady at 10:30am. Meyer will have everyone up...
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Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer
Community events/ Education/ Events/ Language/ Literacy/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Reading/ Summer
It is time for Summer Reading Programs and activities! Summer Reading Programs are easy, fun and for all ages! All of our county libraries have fun events planned this summer. The libraries provide free/low-cost activities for children and families. Summer Reading programs encourage children to read and help develop...
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Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events
Baby Fair/ Breastfeeding/ Community events/ Home Visiting/ Infant/ MDHHS/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Prenatal/ Resources/ Safety/ Sleep/ Virtual Events
Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask questions to experts. Tuesday, June...
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Community events/ Events/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Press Release/ Reading
Community events/ Events/ Guest Post/ Literacy/ Press Release/ Reading
CONTACT: Margaret Vergith Media Relations Coordinator mrvergith@brightonlibrary.info A Scavenger Hunt That Helps Build Early Literacy Skills Brighton, MI – February 18 – Families are invited to the fourth annual Family Fun Event. Join the excitement by participating in a lively outdoor scavenger hunt, March 1 through March 12. Designed...
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Community events/ Events/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition
Community events/ Events/ Outdoor Activities/ Parent Coalition
This past year created some new opportunities for us to build connections with our families. Through the Trusted Advisors grant, we have offered a Daddy and Me workshop for Dads and their child(ren). This interactive workshop encourages and shows how dads can help children become readers. In the past,...
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Community events/ Events/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Community events/ Events/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events/ Virtual Learning
Register now for an upcoming workshop:  Basic Assumptions which ‘Defeat Parents’ – Tuesday, March 2, 6:30-8pm via Zoom with Phil Hamberg, LCSW, LMFT.   Join us as we learn more about discipline, helping your child deal with trauma, support systems children need, good & bad praise and more! Parents, early childhood providers, home visitors and others are...
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Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events
Community events/ Events/ Grandparents/ Parent Coalition/ Parent Education/ Parent Resources/ Virtual Events
4-session workshop for parents & caregivers of Livingston County children ages 0-5   Created by PBS Kids in Collaboration with MSU Extension Thursdays:  March 4, 11, 18, 25  7 – 8:30 pm via Zoom (Zoom link will be sent after registration) Workshop Kit Pick up (Kit includes handouts, workbook and 3 children’s...
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2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration for Livingston County
Community events/ Events/ Parent Resources/ School Readiness Campaign
Community events/ Events/ Parent Resources/ School Readiness Campaign
Starting school is an important time in a child’s life and children’s readiness for school is important to us. Kindergarten registration begins in February – April, depending on your school district. Registering early allows the teachers, principals, and school districts several opportunities to connect with you and your child...
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