Talk, Read, and Sing - Talking is Teaching
October 2021
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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 ... "
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Let’s talk, read, and sing about FALL! During the fall, the weather can start to get cooler! You can turn this into a learning moment with your little one by asking, “How has the weather changed?” Then, talk about what clothes you wear when it starts to get cold! “How can we stay warm in the fall?”
Talking is Teaching has tips and resources to help parents talk to their children, even those who are very young.
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NATURE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD: COLORS AND SHAPES
Michigan Learning Channel
Fall time is a great time to learn and have fun in nature. This Michigan Learning Channel video has tips to help you build your own tool to explore the different colors and shapes outside in your neighborhood.
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MAKE LEAF OBSERVATION ON AN AUTUMN NATURE WALK
PBS for PARENTS
PBS for Parents has tips on how to make leaf art from leaves you collect on an autumn nature walk. Learn about colors, textures and shapes.
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LET'S READ TOGETHER
Let’s talk about FALL! These recommended books and videos will help you talk to your child about letters. Visit your local library to talk with your librarian for more ideas.
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ASK A LIBRARIAN: Looking for more books & video ideas?
Contact your local library to learn about the FREE resources available to you and your child.
Butman-Fish Library 989-799-9160
Rudolph C. Zauel Memorial Library 989-799-2771
Ruth Brady Wickes Library 989-752-3821
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GUESS THE SEASON SONG
Sesame Street
Let’s sing about FALL! Sing along with Abby, Zoe, and Rosita to learn about the different seasons, including fall.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TALKING TO YOUNG CHILDREN |
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LEARNING BEGINS AT BIRTH
by Talking is Teaching
"When you talk, read, and sing with your child—even before she can use words—you’re building her brain and helping to prepare her for success in school and in life.
But it may not always be easy to talk to babies, especially when they can’t talk back. To help, we’ve pulled fun tips and resources grounded in the best science, to help you talk, read, and sing with your child every day.
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FALL NATURE & OUTDOOR EVENTS |
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SAGINAW COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION |
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Explore Saginaw County's Parks
These parks provide over 550 acres of parkland, including 18 miles of hiking trails, two boat launches, four fishing access sites, a swimming beach, picnic shelters, and many diverse recreation programs.
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The Great Lakes Bay Region is a wonderful place to live! The region offers families so much to do, including apple/ pumpkin farms, Halloween and fall events, in-door play learning centers and play areas, and a rich arts and cultural community. Discover it all with the help of the Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR.
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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.
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