JUNE 2021
Talk, Read, and Sing - Talking is Teaching
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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 About GRANDPARENTS!
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Let’s talk about GRANDPARENTS! Grandparents can play a special role in children’s lives. The bond that is created by spending time together can develop both connection and develop a sense of belonging.
Talking is Teaching has tips and resources to help parents talk to their children, even those who are very young.
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Let's Talk About GRANDPARENTS! 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. |
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FOR MORE BOOK & VIDEO RESOURCES
Visit or Contact Your Local Librarian
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Au Gres Community Library
989-876-8818
Mary Johnston Memorial Library (Standish)
989-846-6611
Omer Little Eagles Nest Library
989-653-2230
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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
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ACTIVITIES WITH GRANDPARENTS |
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Let’s talk, read, and sing with Grandparents! 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. |
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IMPORTANCE OF TALKING IS TEACHING |
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THE SPECIAL ROLE OF GRANDPARENTS
by Too Small To Fail
"Very young children can benefit greatly from spending quality time with their grandparents. For example, several studies have shown that children whose grandparents talk, read and sing often to them show better vocabulary and emotional development, and are better able to manage stress."
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TALKING IS TEACHING - SMALL CHILDREN HAVE BIG FEELINGS
"Alma is a grandma who's learned a lot raising her kids and grandkids. She knows we don't have to balance applying discipline and offering love with our young children. We can do both at the same time. Setting limits with love is a way of letting your children know you care about them and teaching them self-control while allowing them to stay confident and independent."
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LOCAL RESOURCES FOR GRANDPARENS |
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GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS
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
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BAY COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Auburn, Bay City, and Pinconning
The Bay County Library System offers storytimes, programs, and events geared towards all age groups. Special collections are available for cardholders, including STEAM kits, board games, reading backpacks, and launch pads,
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IOSCO-ARENAC DISTRICT LIBRARY
AuGres, Omer, and Standish
The library district provides the community with a wide range of resources both in-person and online, special events, and storytimes.
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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.
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Splash Pad - Bay City
Located at the Bay City State Park,
3582 State Park Dr Bay City
Open daily 10am - 8pm
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ARENAC COMMUNITY CENTER
Standish
Bridging, Building, Learning and Growing: The Arenac Community Center works in collaboration with all communities of Arenac County to provide a fully functional facility to meet the needs of all community members.
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THRIVE FROM HOME
Thrive From Home is here to help parents and caregivers across Michigan provide preschoolers (ages 3-5) with essential skill-building activities using resources and materials recommended by experienced state educators.
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TEXT @F93AKK to the number 81010 |
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TEXT @greatstar to the number 81010 |
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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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