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Hey!
My name is Mikaela Lamrouex. I am a Quality Improvement Specialist for Great Start to Quality, Kent Resource Center. I have been working here for just about seven years.
Before joining GSQ, I taught at Head Start, worked as a Lead Teacher/Director in childcare centers, and owned a Licensed Home Childcare Program in Wyoming. I have always loved working in Early Childhood!
2005, I received my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Baker College. Then, I returned to school and received my Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Development from
Western Michigan University.
I have been married 18 years, have two handsome teenage sons, and three baby dogs at home! I LOVE spending time with my family and dogs! You can find me cheering at my son's sporting events or out shopping. :)
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ArtPrize 2023
September 14 - October 1, 2023.
This popular three-week public art competition starts tomorrow!
Learn more: click here to open
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Downtown
Grand Rapids, MI
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Flick's Family Film
for The Super Mario Bros. Movie
$5 tickets, but FREE for kids 12 years old and under.
Series Schedule
9/15/2023 - 9/21/2023
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Upcoming Events in Grand Rapids
East Hills Summer Concert Series
Thur. Sept 21 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Cherry Park
Confluence
Fri. Sept 22 & Sat. Sept 23 | 5 - 10 p.m.
Rosa Parks Circle & Monroe Center
Oktoberfest
Fri. Sept 29 | 3 - 9 p.m.
Sat. Sept 30 | 12 - 9 p.m.
Riverside Park & Bandshell Shelter
Brews at the Calder
Sat. Sept 30 | 4 - 8 p.m.
Calder Plaza
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City of Grand Rapids Events
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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WIN tickets to Meijer Gardens Glow Night
Stroll through an enchanting forest with beautiful lights, glowing pumpkins, live music, and delicious food.
Glow Nights on Tuesdays, Sept. 19, 26 & October 3.
PRIZE DETAILS:
Family 4-Pack of tickets (2 Adults & 2 Kids)
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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage.
September 15 – October 8; Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30 pm,
Sundays at 2:00 pm
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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
30 Division Ave Grand Rapids, MI
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Register for this week's episode of Wimee's Words LIVE at www.kdl.org/wimee. Join in every Friday at 10:00 AM!
Wimee’s Words is an interactive children’s television show where kids are active participants with the wordplay, songs, stories, and other play-based activities featured each week. Each virtual visit with Wimee and friends has a unique theme with collaborative activities designed to spark the imagination and inspire creativity!
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Event number: 146408
Course: Understanding Childhood Trauma and Practicing Resilience in Teaching
Description: Understanding Childhood Trauma and Practicing Resilience in Teaching: This training will provide learners with a deeper understanding of the neuroscience of trauma through brain development and epigenetics. The impact of positive and negative experiences on brain development and applications for tailoring those experiences for optimal learning environments will be discussed. Trainers will highlight the areas of trauma and adversity, resilience practices, and positive and compensatory experiences within early childhood environments. Applications for training will be embedded in the presentation for classroom and in-home learning environments.
Date: 9/23/2023
Location: 2390 Knapp ST NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Parking lot 11
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
breakfast is at 8:15 am
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Event Number: 130049
Course: Active Learning: More Mess Less Stress
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to share information on the importance of active open-ended play during the infant and toddler years. Participants will gain knowledge on the many benefits of active messy play, and work hands-on to discover many fun and affordable activities for young children to engage in.
Date: 10/4/2023
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Event Number: 131078
Course: Teaching Kids Mindful Eating
Description: Adults are models for how children learn to eat. Mealtime and snack time are important nutritional and social experiences for everyone. By learning more about mindful eating, adults will be able to support a healthy mindful eating environment for the children in their care.
Date: 10/12/2023
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Event Number: 131219
Course: Mindful for Children: Teaching Kids Mindfulness
Description: Techniques of mindful awareness can help children learn to pay closer attention to their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Come and learn ways to help children reduce stress and anxiety to enhance their well-being. Explore what the research says, get ideas for mindfulness activities, and explore children’s literacy that supports mindfulness practices.
Date: 10/24/2023
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Event Number: 130058
Course: Activities to Promote Development in Children Ages 0-1 (part 1 of 4)
Description: This training, which can be offered in person or online, will go through each developmental domain (Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Language / Literacy, Cognitive, and Personal Social) and provide activity ideas for infants 0-1 year of age. This is one webinar in a series of 4.
Date: 11/2/2023
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Event Number: 134510
Course: Exploring the Lending Library
Description: Supporting providers with our lending library materials to enhance their curriculum. Learning how to incorporate activities in their lesson plans by completing make-it-take activities.
Date: 9/26/2023
Location: 864 Crahen Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 Parking lot 6
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Event Number: 130057
Course: Activities to Promote Development in Children Ages 0-1 (part 1 of 4)
Description: This training, which can be offered in person or online, will go through each developmental domain (Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Language / Literacy, Cognitive, and Personal Social) and provide activity ideas for infants 0-1 year of age. This is one webinar in a series of 4.
Date: 10/5/2023
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Event Number: 130047
Course: Active Learning: More Mess Less Stress
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to share information on the importance of active open-ended play during the infant and toddler years. Participants will gain knowledge on the many benefits of active messy play, and work hands-on to discover many fun and affordable activities for young children to engage in.
Date: 10/18/2023
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Event Number: 130051
Course: Active Learning: More Mess Less Stress
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to share information on the importance of active open-ended play during the infant and toddler years. Participants will gain knowledge on the many benefits of active messy play, and work hands-on to discover many fun and affordable activities for young children to engage in.
Date: 11/1/2023
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Dear Michigan Parents, Early Care and Education Providers, and Social and Emotional /Mental Health Providers,
The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) need your voice to promote Early Relational Health in every community across our state. As promoters of early relationships, we would like to learn from you.
Early Relational Health is the state of emotional well-being that grows from the positive emotional connection that babies and toddlers and their parents and caregivers experience with each other through everyday moments of caregiving and nurturing such as sharing a smile during bath time, engaging in back and forth cooing during diaper changing and snuggling while sharing a story at bedtime.
Please take 5 minutes of your time today to complete this online survey. Your voice matters, and we appreciate your time. All answers are unidentifiable and confidential.
Click here to begin the survey
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To contact a member from the office of Great Start to Quality Kent Resource Center please email
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Need Help?
Quality Improvement Specialists are available to assist.
Email [email protected]
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Funding from the Office of Great Start within the Michigan Department of Education supports the implementation of Great Start.
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