November Sibshop event is coming up! ![]()
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Siblings (ages 7-11) of brothers and sisters with disabilities-come join us for games, fun activities and a chance to connect with other siblings.![]()
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When: Saturday November 12th 10:30-12 pm,![]()
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Location: Foster Community Center Room 205 and 209![]()
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200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing![]()
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Ingham Intermediate School District Greater Lansing Sibshop
Writing Starts long before children can hold a pencil.![]()
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Children need opportunities to develop eye-hand coordination, and to understand that ideas can be written and read by others.![]()
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• INFANTS: At mealtimes allow them to pinch, poke and pick up small pieces of food. Give them crayons to practice scribbling.![]()
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• TODDLERS: Provide pencils and washable markers so they can practice drawing and coloring. Help them use their fingers to draw in the sand. Let them tear paper, then glue the pieces together. Make playdough so they can roll, tear and cut it.![]()
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• PRESCHOOLERS: can begin to write familiar words such as their name. Poke holes in cardboard and give them a shoe lace to string in and out. Give them stickers to put on paper. Help your child title their art work or dictate a story for you to write. Write a grocery list together on paper and use it while shopping.![]()
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For daily learning activities visit: inghamgreatstart.org/ingham-early-learning-calendar/
www.facebook.com/101039119273676/posts/147066448004276/We are excited to announce that our next in person Sibshop session will be Saturday, September 17 from 4-6 pm at Hawk Island Park. Register before the deadline on Thursday, September 15th via email: greaterlansingsibshop@gmail.com. See you there!
!! Attention: Product Recall Alert !!![]()
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UPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Strollers are recalled. The stroller’s rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a non-occupant child’s fingertip gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use. ![]()
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You can contact UPPAbaby:![]()
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Toll-free at 844-823-3132 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday![]()
By email at support@uppababy.com.![]()
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Online at www.uppababy.com/ridge/disc-brakes/ and click on “Submit Info” at the bottom of the page
Looking for something to do with your young child in Ingham County? Join a no cost Play and Learn Group serving children age 0-5. Explore options and register for groups using the link below:![]()
www.inghamisd.org/ouracademics/earlychildhoodservices/gpgs/inghamplaygroupschedule/![]()
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The following groups still have space and others are taking waitlist registrations for the fall session:![]()
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Tuesday:![]()
10am at MSU 1855 Place (parking fee charged)![]()
11am at Fenner Nature Center![]()
10am at Grand River Head Start ![]()
10am at Stockbridge Veteran’s Park![]()
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Wednesday:![]()
10am Foster Community Center ![]()
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Thursday:![]()
10am at Haslett Community Education (Baby Group)![]()
10am at Webberville Memorial Park![]()
10:30am at Impression 5![]()
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Friday:![]()
11am at Grand River Head Start (Baby Group)![]()
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*all groups are limited to families residing within one of Ingham ISD's 12 school districts
Grab any bag or box to hold several items you've found around the house. With your child, talk about each item first and then place it in the container. Take turns describing an item for the other person to guess.![]()
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSopvCjhRM0![]()
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Want to see more ideas like this? Sign up for ReadyRosie at www.readyrosie.com/register. Any Ingham ISD parent or guardian with a child or children ages birth to grade 3 can register. Simply click the "Register by zip code" link at the bottom of the Registration box and enter your zip code to start the registration process.![]()
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#readyrosie #earlylearning #parentingideas #learningathome
Mystery Bag - PreK-K - 30 Sec Video
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Grab any bag or box to hold several items you've found around the house. With your child, talk about each item first and then place it in the container. Take...
Check out this resource available to our community serving families in Eaton, Clinton, and Ingham counties. If you or someone you know is seeking the GED or other adult education support, check out what Potterville Adult Education Potterville Adult Education has to offer.![]()
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Their name is a bit deceiving as they have in person classrooms across the tri-county area (including Saint Johns and Charlotte) and virtually. ![]()
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GED, open enrollment, pre GED/Adult Basic Education(ABE), online classes, tutoring, employment skills, workshops and more!![]()
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www.pottervilleadulteducation.com/
Please check your baby equipment at home for one of the recalled products. ![]()
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MamaRoo Baby Swings and RockaRoo Baby Rockers are recalled due to entanglement and strangulation hazards. Check the link below for more information and to request a strap fastener.![]()
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www.4moms.com/pages/safety-and-recall![]()
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#lansingmom #lansingbaby #michiganparent #safetyforkids
In recognition of kinship caregivers across the state of Michigan, the Michigan Kinship Care Coalition invites you to the Kinship Care Symposium. This will be a day of learning and recognition that includes topics like legal custody, resilience, caregiver self care, and family diversity.![]()
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To learn more and register, click the link below:![]()
www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-kinship-symposium-tickets-379842227327![]()
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When: Friday September 16th![]()
Time: 9:30am-2:30pm![]()
Where: virtual![]()
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#kinshipcare #michigan #mittenstate #kidsincare
Looking for activities to do with your child this September? The following activities align with the Ingham Early Learning Calendar for the month of September: "Learn Math Every Day"![]()
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Indoors:![]()
1. Count socks as you put them on your baby or count toes as you take them off!![]()
2. Recite rhymes or songs that include number words (e.g. Four Little Ducks)![]()
3. Give your child instructions on how many cups and spoonfuls to add while baking. How many are left?![]()
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1. Find rectangles outside. How many sides do rectangles have?![]()
2. Play "Hopscotch" using sidewalk chalk. Ask your child to hop to a new number each time.![]()
3. Count how many dogs you see on your walks outside.![]()
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Resources for Parents:![]()
1. Preschool Math Activities: teachingmama.org/15-hands-on-math-activities-preschoolers/ ![]()
2. Sidewalk Chalk & Learning:![]()
www.weareteachers.com/sidewalk-chalk-activities/ ![]()
3. Visit Ingham Great Start Website for Parent Groups and Activities: inghamgreatstart.org/parent-coalition/![]()
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#earlymathskills #mathforlittles #earlylearning #preschoolmath #ingham
