March Family Fun Newsletter

Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents and the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance

Informing Parents since 2012!

NEW GOOSECHASE MISSION

STEM Pipeline and partners are preparing for a Goosechase Mission activity coming this spring. Details will be released very soon, see those here.

Recently, Delta Planetarium hosted a Goosechase Mission. The successful event had a total of 213 submissions, 42 participants, 21 eligible prize winners, and three winners.

LET'S TALK ABOUT SHAPES

For more ideas on how to talk, read, and sing together about the SHAPES: TALKING IS TEACHING

Tips Calendar

Talking is Teaching

Visit & Print: TIPS CALENDAR

Book and Video Recommendations

Talking is Teaching

Visit & Print: BOOK AND VIDEO RECOMMENDATION

HEALTHY FAMILIES

Cooking Matters:

Baked and Flaked Chicken

45 Minutes 8 Servings

Have your child help you measure ingredients and pour them into the bowl. Talk about where food comes from and how it helps our bodies stay healthy.

View the Recipe: BAKED AND FLAKED CHICKEN

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SMARTPHONES VS. SMART KIDS:

HEADING OFF DISASTER IN TEEN MENTAL HEALTH

Bestselling author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt shares research findings from his upcoming book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. He addresses the many unsettling connections between social media and the wellbeing of today’s students—with a call to action to rescue our kids.

Watch video: SMARTPHONE VS SMART KIDS

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Michigan Learning Channel-

Online Resources

Visit:

Social Emotional Learning | Michigan Learning Channel

Social Emotional Skills - Sesame Workshop

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

Local Libraries:

Visit each library calendar for events through the links below!

Gladwin District Library

Harrison District Library

Pere Marquette District Library

Surrey Township Public Library

Gladwin Location:

402 James Robertson Drive

Gladwin, MI 48624

Phone: (989) 426-8221

Beaverton Location:

106 TonkinSt.

Beaverton, MI 48612

Phone: (989) 435-3981

Visit: GLADWIN COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY

125 W. Beech St.

Harrison, MI 48625

Phone: (989) 539-6711

Visit: HARRISON DISTRICT LIBRARY

185 E 4th St

Clare, MI 48617

Phone: 989-386-7576

Visit: PERE MARQUETTE DISTRICT LIBRARY

105 E Michigan St Farwell,MI 48622

Phone:989-588-9782

Visit: SURREY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

Enroll your child for free monthly books -Imagination Library

FREE books for kids ages 0-5 years old!

-Enroll on claregladwingreatstarts.com

-6-8 weeks receive book.

-Books arrive monthly!

Visit: CLARE-GLADWIN GREAT START

MiFamily Engagement and Literacy Hub by Maggie Dwan

Attendance & Engagement: Staying Warm During Winter

Dressing appropriately for winter keeps children warm, comfortable, and in school. Cold weather and illness can lead to increased absences, but proper winter gear helps ensure your child stays healthy and ready to learn.

Guidelines for Dressing Your Child in Winter:

Base Layer: Wear moisture-wicking materials (wool or synthetic) to keep skin dry.

Mid Layer: Add an insulating layer, like fleece or down, to retain body heat.

Outer Layer: Use a waterproof, windproof jacket to protect against the elements.

Accessories Matter: Hats, gloves, scarves, and warm, waterproof boots keep extremities warm.

Here’s a LINK to learn more about winter layering for kids.

By ensuring your child is dressed for the season, you help them stay healthy, engaged, and consistently attending school.

Events and Classes

Clare-Gladwin Great Start offers a variety of events and classes throughout the area. Check them out here!

Clare-Gladwin Great Start

Facebook

Need Help Finding Child Care

Visit: CHILD CARE

High Quality Preschool

Visit: CLARE-GLADWIN GREAT START

Parents Are Leaders,

Clare-Gladwin Great Start

Visit: CLARE-GLADWIN GREAT START

MI Virtual Breastmilk Circle

1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Visit: BREASTMILK CIRCLE

Gladwin County Baby Pantry

Every Wednesday from

10 a.m. - 6p.m.

Visit: BABY PANTRY

Baby Boot Camp Webinar

March 11, 2025 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Visit: BABY BOOTCAMP WEBINAR

Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery

March 8, 2024 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Visit: PREGNANCY, LABOR AND DELIVERY

MSU Extension Parent Class Calendar

Visit the calendar to see a number of events below.

Learn More & Register: PARENT CLASSES

Regional Resources

Great Lakes Bay Parents Calendar of Events

Check out our calendar of events located on the Great Lakes Bay Parents website for your children. Events are located in the Clare-Gladwin region, along with six other regions.

Instagram: @GreatLakesBayParents

Facebook: Great Lakes Bay Parents

Visit: GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS

STEM Pipeline Calendar of Events

Check out our calendar of events located on the STEM Pipeline website for your children. Events are located in the Clare-Gladwin region, along with six other regions.

Instagram: @STEMPipeline

Facebook: STEM Pipeline

Visit: STEM PIPELINE

Foster Parent

Visit: FOSTER PARENT

March Family Fun Newsletter

NEW GOOSECHASE MISSION

LET'S TALK ABOUT SHAPES

Tips Calendar

Book and Video Recommendations

HEALTHY FAMILIES

Baked and Flaked Chicken

View the Recipe: BAKED AND FLAKED CHICKEN

SOCIAL A﻿ND EMOTIONAL LEARNING

LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

Local Libraries:

Visit: CLARE-GLADWIN GREAT START

MiFamily Engagement and Literacy Hub by Maggie Dwan

Attendance & Engagement: Staying Warm During Winter

Dressing appropriately for winter keeps children warm, comfortable, and in school. Cold weather and illness can lead to increased absences, but proper winter gear helps ensure your child stays healthy and ready to learn.

Guidelines for Dressing Your Child in Winter:

Base Layer: Wear moisture-wicking materials (wool or synthetic) to keep skin dry.

Mid Layer: Add an insulating layer, like fleece or down, to retain body heat.

Outer Layer: Use a waterproof, windproof jacket to protect against the elements.

Accessories Matter: Hats, gloves, scarves, and warm, waterproof boots keep extremities warm.

Here’s a LINK to learn more about winter layering for kids.

By ensuring your child is dressed for the season, you help them stay healthy, engaged, and consistently attending school.

Events and Classes

Clare-Gladwin Great Start offers a variety of events and classes throughout the area. Check them out here!

Baby Boot Camp Webinar

Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery

Regional Resources

STEM Pipeline Calendar of Events

Foster Parent

211 NORTHEAST MICHIGAN

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING