Literacy/ Parent Education/ Talking is Teaching
Literacy/ Parent Education/ Talking is Teaching
We are excited to invite you to join Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) staff for a Talking is Teaching Parent Session, hosted in partnership with Agape City Church, this Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Parker Middle School in Howell. This interactive session is designed for families with young children and...
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Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy
Collaborative Updates/ Family Coalition/ Literacy
A Year Rooted in Connection and Collaboration As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: families thrive when communities work together. Great Start Livingston exists to support families raising young children because no one should have to navigate parenting alone. As a system-building and convening body, our role...
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Community events/ Literacy/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative
Community events/ Literacy/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative
We’re still smiling from the joy that filled the air during our recent Books & Beats concert at 2|42 Community Center in Brighton! With more than 300 families joining us to sing, dance, and celebrate early literacy, it was a true reflection of Livingston County’s vibrant family community. 💙...
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Literacy/ Local Business/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Outdoor Activities/ Reading/ StoryWalk
Literacy/ Local Business/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Outdoor Activities/ Reading/ StoryWalk
Howell, MI – The Downtown Howell “Stories In Storefronts” StoryWalk® is officially open and ready for readers of all ages! Families and community members are invited to stroll through downtown Howell to explore 16 engaging StoryWalk stops featuring pages from “Tallulah The Mermaid and the Great Lakes Pledge,” written by beloved local...
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Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy
At Great Start Livingston, we believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading. So far this year, we’ve distributed more than 1,500 books to young children across Livingston County, and we’re just getting started! That’s 1,500+ moments of imagination sparked, bedtime stories shared, giggles heard,...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Literacy/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Newsletters
Community events/ Community Partner/ Family Coalition/ Family Engagement/ Literacy/ Low Cost / Free Family Fun/ Newsletters
Make the Most of May with Great Start Livingston! Read our FULL MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER here: https://conta.cc/3EJa7GS Livingston County families, this month is bursting with opportunities to learn, play, and grow together—without spending a dime. Whether you’re looking for creative ways to connect with your child or just need...
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