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JULY 2021 Talk, Read, and Sing - Talking is Teaching

Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012!

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You are your child's lifelong teacher. "Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing" is a public awareness and action campaign that helps parents recognize their power to boost their children’s early brain and vocabulary development through simple, everyday actions ... "

Let's Talk About SUMMER!

Let’s talk about SUMMER! On hot summer days, talk with your little one about all the different ways to cool off! “How can we cool off on a warm day? We can drink lots of water, turn on a fan, or splash in the tub!” Talking is Teaching has tips and resources to help parents talk to their children, even those who are very young.  LEARN MORE

ACTIVITIES

Let's Talk About SUMMER! Reading books and watching videos with your child is a great way to get the conversation started. Check out the book/ video recommendations from Talking Is Teaching or visit the Iosco-Arenac District Library or Bay County Library System to talk to a librarian.

FOR MORE BOOK & VIDEO RESOURCES Visit or Contact Your Local Librarian

ARENAC COUNTY

Au Gres Community Library 989-876-8818 Mary Johnston Memorial Library (Standish) 989-846-6611 Omer Little Eagles Nest Library 989-653-2230 VISIT THE WEBSITE

BAY COUNTY

Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library (Bay City) 989-893-9566 ext. 2111 Auburn Area Branch Library 989-662-2381 ext. 207 Pinconning Branch Library 989-879-3283 Historical Sage Library Bay City 989-892-8555 ext. 207 VISIT THE WEBSITE

SUMMER ANTHEM SONG - FUN IN THE SUN! Sesame Street "Grab your hat and sunscreen and get ready for some outdoor fun with Elmo, Abby, and more Sesame Street friends in this 50+ minute summer fun compilation!" WATCH VIDEO

Let’s talk, read, and sing about SUMMER! Simple interactions like the ones found in the calendar below can help boost children’s brain and language development, setting them up for success in school and beyond.

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT SUMMER

SUMMER FUN OFFERS GREAT LEARNING TOO! by Too Small To Fail "Babies and toddlers love to be outside, and summertime activities can be especially fun and educational for young children. This is a great time for families to make the most of the natural environment and discover new things together that promote play and learning." READ ARTICLE

LOCAL SUMMER EVENTS

BAY CITY STATE PARK

WHERE: 3582 State Park Dr. Bay City COST: Free PROGRAMS: Fishing @ The Docks Tuesdays at 4:30-7pm & Saturdays at 10 am - 12:30pm Staff will be available to share tips and tricks for fishing at the dock by the Visitor Center on Saturdays. Participation at dock activities does require preregistration, but poles for loan that day will be available to use around other parts of the park. Casting tips, lure kits, prizes & more! A park permit for parking and Fishing license for 17+ rules do apply. Archery in the Park Fridays & Saturday at 4:30 - 6pm Join our staff for a free archery experience on our range near the Visitor Center. Learn the traditional outdoor skill of archery through fun, safe instruction. Equipment provided. Creature Encounter Sunday at 10 - 11am Visit staff at the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center and meet some live creatures. Marsh Walk Thursdays at 9 am & 10:30 am Join staff on a walk through the Tobico Marsh and discover the wide variety of wildlife that can be found. Frogs, birds, flowers, and more! LEARN MORE

SPLASH PADS

Playscape and Splash Pad - Augres Located - Au Gres Riverside Park is located on the Au Gres River at the US-23 Bridge in downtown Au Gres.

Splash Pad - Bay City Located at the Bay City State Park, 3582 State Park Dr Bay City Open daily 10am - 8pm

GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS

Kid's Daily Event Calendar Great Lakes Bay Parents is an information website created by parents for parents. It includes a DAILY EVENT CALENDAR, directories, and blog articles. Find child and family friendly events and resources located in Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw County  LEARN MORE

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*This newsletter was supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0055-01-0090TP0002, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  **Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.