Growing Great Kids - Great Start Collaborative Sanilac

Growing Great Kids
COFFEE BREAK
Stop in for a FREE cup of coffee and take a break.
Meet local parents and find out the latest scoop...on
kids, events and happenings
Lexington—April 10 th 8:30—9:30 am
Lexington UMC -5597 S. Main St, Lexington
Croswell—April 17th 8:30—9:30 am
McDonald’s—Croswell
Marlette—April 19th 8:30—9:30 am
Marlette UMC -3155 Main St. Marlette
Brown City—April 24th 8:30—9:30 am
Mary Ann’s Restaurant—Brown City
Watch for more information through your
school district or call Nina 810-648-2200 ext 4109
Visit us at:
www.greatstartsanilac.com
and get our newsletter in
your “inbox” every month
READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
Visit your local school for Kindergarten
Round-Ups
Brown City Elementary — 810-346-2781
Carsonville Port Sanilac Elementary—
810-657-9318
Deckerville Elementary - 810-376-9785
April 18 6pm—7pm High School Library
Frostick Elementary—810-679-1100
April 15 5pm—7pm Gieger Building
Maple Valley Elementary—810-648-2488
April 25 6pm
Marlette Elementary—989-635-7427
April 11 6pm or May 1 by Appt
Meyer Elementary—810-679-1200
April 15 5pm—7pm
Peck Elementary—810-378-5200
April 18th & 19th by Appt Only
Great Parents Great Start Playgroup
For Parents and their children birth – age 5
LEARN and participate in FUN ACTIVITIES that promote
kindergarten readiness. MEET other parents and their children!
Playing from 10am-11:30am
NO GROUP—Spring Break
Sanilac District Library
7130 Main St—Port Sanilac
NEW TIME: 11:30am—1pm
April 12th
Lexington United Methodist Church
5597 S Main St—Lexington
Great Start Collaborative & Great
Start Parent Coalition
SPECIAL DATES
 March 29—April 7 Spring
Break all districts
 April 4th - Car Seat
Checks, by appt.
 April 8th – Parent
Coalition Night—
Fundraising
 April 12th—Playgroup
Lexington
 April 12th—Great Start
Collaborative meeting
 April 8th and 22nd-Baby
Pantry 10 am—4:30pm
 April 17th—Lunch &
Learn—Taking Care of
Help your child learn how to join others who are playing. Children aren’t born with social skills. They need to be
taught how to enter play, like asking the other child if they can play or suggesting an idea or watching or playing
alongside for a while. Some children need more time to feel comfortable with new children or a new activity .
You
 April 19th —Playgroup
Marlette
Playing from 10am-11:30am
April 19th
First United Methodist Church
3155 Main St.—Marlette
NEW TIME: 11:30am—1pm
April 26th
Maple Valley Elementary
138 Maple Valley—Sandusky
 April 22nd—5:30pm
Healthy Lifestyles
 April 25th -Take your
Son or Daughter to Work
Register at 810-648-2200 Ext 4129
Day
Monday Morning Breakfast: Parfaits
Tired of reaching for the box of breakfast cereal? Try this…
layer several ingredients of your choice into jelly/canning jars or clear glasses.
Pictured breakfast parfaits were layered with:
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Greek yogurt
pecan maple granola
sliced bananas
frozen blueberries
Courtesy of Pinterest
GET YOUR KIDS READING!!! SUMMER READING BLACK OUTS, try this for children ages 8 and
up … Electronic black out times during summer vacation for kids, that’s right; no video games, Ipad,
Iphones, TV or computers—books are really the only option between 12 and 2, (adjust the time to fit
your schedule) M-F. There’s nothing wrong with asking kids to unplug everyday.
McKenzie Smart Living
April 22nd at 5:30 pm
SMART SHOPPING
w/ Ellynne Volmering
At Jerrys Foodland –Sandusky
Call 810-648-6127
3G Auto Sales &
Sanilac Preschool Scholarship are partnering!
Mention “GREAT START” and purchase a vehicle at
3G Auto Sales. They will donate $100 to the
Sanilac Preschool Scholarship fund!
Child Safety Seat
Checking Station
1st Thursday of every month
10am—2pm at the Fire Dept—Sandusky or Port Sanilac
Call 1-810-648-4098 ext 133 for Appointment
Play Time Learning Moments
Learning moments can happen anywhere, anytime.
Let your child help you wash fruits and vegetables. When
children help prepare healthy foods, they are more interested
in eating them. Eating healthy foods helps them feel good and
be alert for thinking and learning.
A family business helping families in Sanilac County. This is a
“GREAT” opportunity for preschool children have a bright future.
OPEN HOUSE
MARLETTE HEADSTART
SANILAC BABY PANTRY
Open Every
nd
th
2 & 4 Monday Each Month
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
/GSRP PRESCHOOL
At Sanilac County Health Dept.
171 Dawson St - Sandusky
TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH
Sizes Newborn to 5T Pregnant women in 3rd trimester
can come in and collect baby items.
4PM—7PM
2231 Van Dyke Rd—Marlette
HANGING SOCK BAG
Be a Good Sport
How to promote a positive attitude for your
future athlete.
Sportsmanship, by definition, is a tall order for a
young child. Grace and courtesy under pressure
are not characteristics we would attribute to preschoolers. Let's face it, there are many adults
who still lack these skills. But you can plant
some seeds at an early age. Taking advantage
of everyday, playful moments can help children
learn to take turns, cope with failure and care
about others' feelings.
In the Playroom
Your child learns many sports lessons when playing simple preschool
games:
Peek a Boo: We cover our eyes. Then we see. >>Focus
Ring Around the Rosies: When we all fall down, we get up again. >>
Determination
Doctor: We take care of those who are hurt.>> Empathy
Hokey Pokey: We put our left foot in. We put our left foot out. >>
Coordination
Simon Says: Simon Says do this. Simon says do that. >> Rules
On the Playground
There are many playground interactions that also help your child
practice sportsmanship, including:
Doing your very best
Experiencing challenges
Trying again
Taking turns
Sharing toys and equipment
Cheering for a friend's success
Comforting a hurt friend
On the Playing Field
Most experts agree that the best place for preschoolers to practice
sportsmanship is not on the soccer field or basketball court.
Organized sports are best for school-aged children (age 6 or 7) who
have a better grasp of the rules and competitive nature of the game.
Young children tend to prefer unstructured play.
This said, your pee-wee athlete may enjoy organized sports - being
with friends and running around. As long as your child is having a
positive experience and the emphasis is on having fun and trying your
best, early team sports can be a wonderful thing.
Just don't be surprised if your young child:
Has trouble listening
Doesn't understand the rules
Lacks coordination
Daydreams or seems confused
Gets upset when someone takes the ball
Has separation issues (doesn't want to leave mom and dad on the
sidelines)
Developmentally, your preschooler is juggling many emotional and
gross motor skills that affect competitive play. Know your child's abilities and don't push organized sports if your child isn't interested.
MISSING SOCKS? SPENDING HOURS
“MATCHING”…URRGGGGHHH….
This WILL transform my life! Each member of
the family has a mesh laundry bag, and a
hook. Notice that it is a clothes pin that hooks
to the door. They put their dirty socks in the
bag each night. On laundry day, you wash the
whole mesh zipped up bag, and give it back!
No more sorting through and figuring out
which socks are for which person! Found on
Pinterest! Yeah.
Great Start Parent Coalition Night
Changing the lives of children in Sanilac
Join us Monday, April 8th at 5:30 pm
Meet other parents, guest speakers,
activities and crafts for kids
Guest Speaker: Sherri Lanctot Fundraising
RSVP to Nina Barnett
810-648-2200 ext 4109
PARENTS AS TEACHERS
HOME VISITING PROGRAM
Increase your parenting knowledge of child
development, improve parenting skills, check on
developmental delays and health issues, and
increase children's school readiness and school
success. This is a FREE program.
Who is qualified? Families with children ages zero to
three years from Sanilac County.
Janis Spooner, Parent Educator
Tel: 810-648-2200 ext. 4139
Courtesy of
GREAT START READINESS
PROGRAM
NEMCSA Head Start
NOW
accepting application for
Head Start For 2013-2014
accepting application for
GSRP For 2013-2014
A quality preschool program for families with
children 4 years of age.
Marlette: Carol Burgess 810-346-4114
Brown City: Elementary 810-346-2781 ext 5340
Croswell/Lexington : School District 810-679-1100
Sandusky: Maple Valley Elementary 810-648-2488
Deckerville: Deckerville Elementary 810-376-9785
Carsonville Port Sanilac: CPS Elementary 810-657-9318
NOW
A quality preschool program for families with children
3 to 5 years of age.
For Marlette, Peck & Sandusky Areas
Carol Burgess 810-346-4114
For Croswell, Lexington & Carsonville Port Sanilac
Contact Tracy Kroetsch 810-878-0038
To schedule your appointment.
To schedule your appointment.
CELEBRATE KIDS!
DURING CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Thursday, April 25th at Benchwarmers in Sandusky from 4-6 p.m.
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LEARN ABOUT SANILAC COUNTY CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
THE AUTISM INSURANCE BENEFIT:
PARENT AND PROVIDER WORKSHOP
WHO IS PRESENTING?
Facilitator: Stacie Rulison, MS, M.Ed., BCBA Candidate;
Operations Director, Autism Alliance of MI; Appointed, MI Autism
Council
WHO IS INVITED?
Parents and care givers of children with autism
Advocacy agencies, public agencies, employers, and others who
support parents and caregivers of children with autism
TOPICS EXPLORED:
Autism legislation bills and what they mean
Treatments covered by the legislation
Evidence-based practice treatments defined
Overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Explanation of state-regulated and self-funded insurance coverage
Medicaid coverage for treatments
How to find a qualified provider
Access issues with the benefit, and working with your employer
and insurer
Resources for help in this process
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 AT 6:30 pm
ISD -Career Center 175 E Aitken Rd, Peck
This is a Free informational workshop
Register: Nina Barnett, Great Start Parent Liaison
810-648-2200 Ext 4109
Early On Michigan
Don’t worry. But don't wait!
Concerned about your Child’s
Development?
The first few years of a child’s life are very
important, but children grow and learn at
different rates. If you have questions about how
your child is developing, or if you think your child
might need extra help, Call
Early On 810-648-2200 Ext 4132
TIP: Don’t call medicine,
candy.
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