Great Parents Great Start Early Childhood Home Visiting has openings!![]()
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Great Parents, Great Start Early Childhood Home Visiting Program is a FREE program offered to families with children aged 18 months to five years, who live within the Ingham ISD.![]()
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We use the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum to support parents/guardians like you in this important role by matching you with a Parent Educator who can answer questions, offer guidance, and recommend services. This helpful person lives in your community and visits you in your home (Please Note: Location of visits with Parent Educators are determined by the family and home visitor, which could be in your home, outdoors, our office or virtual.)![]()
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The Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum includes bi-weekly, 60-minute home visits for your family focused on supporting you to be a great parent and making sure your child is ready to attend school. Together, you and your Parent Educator plan fun learning activities to do with your child during home visits, learn about important child development topics and provide you with support to set and reach goals for everyone in your family.![]()
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Enroll Today!![]()
www.inghamisd.org/ouracademics/earlychildhood/gpgs/![]()
#InghamImpact #EarlyChildhoodHomeVisiting #ParentsAsTeachers
UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING WITH NUMBERS![]()
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Talking about mathematics builds language skills. Children develop literacy skills as they think about what words mean and decide which words appropriately describe certain objects and situations. Mathematics is an ideal context in which to discuss exactly what words mean. One of the best predictors of later success in school mathematics is how well children understand and tell stories. Math and literacy: a powerful pair.![]()
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For daily learning activities, visit: www.inghamisd.org/ouracademics/instruction/literacy/
** TODAY IS THE DAY! **![]()
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Are you interested in learning more about preschool?![]()
Want to spend a fun afternoon at the park with your child?![]()
You can do both THIS AFTERNOON at Hawk Island Park!![]()
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Ingham County residents, bring your children ages 0 to 4 to Hawk Island Park for an afternoon of fun activities and preschool information. Ingham Intermediate School District and CACS Head Start are inviting you to a day at the park with community partners like Capital Area District Libraries, Lansing School District, Impression 5 Science Center and more.![]()
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You’ll be able to ask questions about preschool programs, play games, get a free book, snacks, and win one children’s ticket to Potter Park Zoo when you apply for preschool during the event (while supplies last).![]()
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The event will be held this afternoon from 1 to 6 p.m. at Hawk Island Park. Parking is free when you say you are attending the preschool event at the gate.![]()
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Please share with your networks, community partners, and others who may be interested. We hope to see you there!
Good nutrition gives children the energy and vitamins they need to learn and grow. Learning healthy eating habits as a child is important for a healthy future.![]()
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INFANTS: need the nutrients and vitamins found only in breastmilk or infant formula. Your pediatrician may suggest introducing infant cereal and pureed vegetables and fruits after six months of age. ![]()
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TODDLERS: can be picky eaters, but they learn by watching others. Eat a variety of foods and your child will be more likely to try new foods, too. Offer small servings of fruits and vegetables at every meal. ![]()
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PRESCHOOLERS: can help plan some parts of their meals. Offer two choices—such as broccoli or carrots—and let your child decide. Make meals a family time and talk about healthy food choices.![]()
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For daily learning activities visit: inghamgreatstart.org/ingham-early-learning-calendar/
Are you interested in learning more about preschool?![]()
Want to spend a fun afternoon at the park with your child?![]()
You can do both on Thursday, July 15th at Hawk Island Park!![]()
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Ingham County residents, bring your children ages 0 to 4 to Hawk Island Park for a day of fun activities and preschool information. Ingham Intermediate School District and CACS Head Start are inviting you to a day at the park with community partners like Capital Area District Libraries, Lansing School District, Impression 5 Science Center and more.![]()
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You’ll be able to ask questions about preschool programs, play games, get a free book, snacks, and win one children’s ticket to Potter Park Zoo when you apply for preschool during the event (while supplies last).![]()
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This event will be held on July 15th from 1 to 6 p.m. at Hawk Island Park. Parking is free when you say you are attending the preschool event at the gate.![]()
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Please share with your networks, community partners, and others who may be interested. We hope to see you there!
Our partners, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE), are looking for parents to take a brief survey around beverage messaging for a chance to win a gift card. Please pass this along to your families and reach out to Dawn Earnesty at MSUE with questions that you might have. ![]()
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Click the link to access the survey (which closes TODAY): bit.ly/3uV9P5F![]()
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Please share widely!
Great Parents Great Start Early Childhood Home Visiting has openings!![]()
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Great Parents, Great Start Early Childhood Home Visiting Program is a FREE program offered to families with children aged 18 months to five years, who live within the Ingham ISD.![]()
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We use the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum to support parents/guardians like you in this important role by matching you with a Parent Educator who can answer questions, offer guidance, and recommend services. This helpful person lives in your community and visits you in your home (Please Note: Loaction of visits with Parent Educators are determined by the family and home visitor, which could be in your home, outdoors, our office or virtual.)![]()
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The Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum includes bi-weekly, 60-minute home visits for your family focused on supporting you to be a great parent and making sure your child is ready to attend school. Together, you and your Parent Educator plan fun learning activities to do with your child during home visits, learn about important child development topics and provide you with support to set and reach goals for everyone in your family.![]()
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Enroll Today!![]()
www.inghamisd.org/ouracademics/earlychildhood/gpgs/![]()
#InghamImpact #EarlyChildhoodHomeVisiting #ParentsAsTeachers
Now enrolling for Fall 2021-22, tuition-based and tuition-free preschool programs. Visit our website to learn more and to register today! www.inghampreschool.org #InghamImpact #Preschool
Young children are meant to explore their community. Children benefit both from engaging in self-initiated, spontaneous play and from structured experiences. These experiences provide an opportunity to develop oral language skills and vocabulary.![]()
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Let’s go on an adventure!![]()
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For daily learning activities, visit: www.inghamisd.org/ouracademics/instruction/literacy/
Due to the increased threat of severe weather and out of concern for the safety of all, the Summer Fun at the Park outreach event is being cancelled for this afternoon. We hope to reschedule soon. Please help us spread the word.
