LET'S TALK ABOUT FAMILIES! | |
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This month let's Talk About FAMILY! Talk, read, and sing together during family time! Talk about your day over dinner, read books as a family before bed, and sing together in the car! These simple moments are so crucial to your little one’s social-emotional and cognitive development.
For more ideas on how to talk, read, and sing together visit: TALKING IS TEACHING
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Kindergarten Readiness Goal:
- Walks up and down stairs without help
- Identifies basic emotions of others and their causes accurately
- Follows directions of two or more steps (ex. put your food in the trash and rinse off your plate)
- Counts groups of 6-10 objects and labels which groups have less, more, or the same number of objects
- Demonstrates scientific inquiry skills (observing, planning, predicting, sharing ideas about what happened, using tools such as magnifying glasses, rulers, scales to make observations)
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Cooking Matters Recipe:
FRUIT SMOOTHIE
15 Minutes 2 Servings
Kids love to help in the kitchen. Let your child measure and pour the ingredients into the bowl.
Ingredients:
½ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
½ (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup canola oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix flours, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, combine eggs, canned pumpkin, yogurt, oil, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped nuts, stir in now.
- Spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter. Bake on middle rack of oven until muffin tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 25–30 minutes. Cool in pan about 5 minutes. Tap muffins out of pan. Cool completely before serving
View the Recipe: PUMPKIN MUFFINS
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LET'S TALK ABOUT FAMILY - SCAVENGER HUNT
Talking is Teaching
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Media is everywhere, and managing it all can be tough. Creating a Family Media Plan can help you and your children set media priorities that matter most to your family. Come back to revise your plan as often as you need to, such as at the beginning of each school year or during summer and holiday breaks.
Here's how it works:
Since media habits are different for every household, the Family Media Plan can be customized to meet your family's needs. Make a full plan, or just choose a few parts that matter the most to your family.
The Family Media Plan includes:
- A list of media priorities to choose from
- Practical tips to help make the plan work
- Why it's important
- The ability to print or share your finished plan
- The option to save your plan and return as often as you'd like to make changes
Start creating a FAMILY MEDIA PLAN
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FREE MEALS FOR KIDS
The Saginaw Family YMCA
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Mission Nutrition Community Events
FREE Youth Meals
Monday through Friday 4p-6p
Saturdays Noon – 2p
Visit website to learn more and for FREE food giveaways at THE SAGINAW FAMILY YMCA.
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SAFE SLEEP
Michigan Health & Human Services
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A Michigan baby dies every 2 to 3 days due to sleep-related causes. Put risk to rest by using infant safe sleep tips for every nap and sleep time. Spread the word this Infant Safe Sleep Month. Find resources at Michigan.gov/SafeSleep.
Find resources: MICHIGAN SAFE SLEEP
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DOULA SERVICES
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
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The Great Lakes Bay Health Centers offer Doula Services to support our patients through every step of your incredible journey into parenthood.
Their dedicated team is here to ensure you have all the care and guidance you need during this precious time. Whether it's prenatal support, childbirth education, or postpartum care, we're here for you.
For more information and to stay updated, give us a call at (989) 922-5749.
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Families with children between the ages of 2 months and five residing in Saginaw County can complete a FREE Ages and Stages developmental screening or a social-emotional screening. Screenings take ten minutes to complete and the results are back within a week. Results tell parents what to expect at each state of development. Often times, early diagnosis can help give a child the best opportunity to reach their potential.
Learn more: AGES & STAGES QUESTIONNAIRES
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One out of every 169 pregnancies ends in stillbirth in the U.S., and that rate is two times higher for Black expectant parents.
The link between fetal movement and a healthy baby is clear, but research continues to uncover more about the importance of tracking baby’s movements. Count the Kicks uses the latest research to help achieve our mission.
Count the Kicks provides free, evidence-based resources for expectant parents to stay informed and monitor their baby’s well-being.
Learn more about: COUNT THE KICKS
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Great Start to Quality
Children learn so much in their first five years. Quality licensed programs, for children 0-12, help children learn, grow, and develop. The foundation is set for children to be successful in school, work, and life when they have a safe place to learn, explore their world, and build relationships. Great Start to Quality is committed to helping Michigan families find child care that fits their budget and schedule.
Great Start to Quality is Michigan’s quality rating and improvement system that evaluates the quality of licensed programs, for children 0-12. As a Michigan family, you can use Great Start to Quality as a tool to help you look up and compare early childhood programs to find the best child care. On a scale of one- to five-stars, Michigan child care, preschool, and afterschool programs are scored in different areas, and those scores are combined to give them their Star rating.
Learn More: GREAT START TO QUALITY
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FREE Online Parenting Classes
Extension Extras Parenting Hour
Tuesdays at 8 - 9:30 PM
September 3 - Working Together to Develop Early Literacy Skills
September 10 - Talking With Kids About Race
September 24 - Exploring Parenting Styles
Online Kinship Caregiver Workshops: The Resilience Toolbox
September 11, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM
RELAX: Alternatives to Anger for Parents & Caregivers 9.12
September 12, 2024 at 1 - 2:30 PM
Mindfulness for Children: Teaching Kids Mindfulness Lunch & Learn 9.30
September 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Learn More & Register: MSU EXTENSION PARENT CLASSES
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Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | |
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WHERE INNOVATION FLOWS
We're on a mission to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Locate STEM events: STEM PIPELINE CALENDAR
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September 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25 - Bookmobile Stop | |
Riders can bring their Public Libraries of Saginaw library card or sign up for a new card (ID with current address needed), then browse our mobile library to find the perfect books to check out! You can also check out a Chromebook and get help with our digital services. | |
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STARS Bus Plaza
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
9:00am - 10:30am
Saginaw Valley Manufactured Homes
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pinewood Manor
Monday, September 9, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
Maplewood Manor
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
Elmwood Manor
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm
Robin Glen
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Saginaw Valley Manufactured Homes
Thursday, September 19, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
Zilwaukee Riverfront Park
Friday, September 20, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm
Davenport Manor
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
10:00am - 11:00am
Olive Tree Apartments
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosien Towers
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawndale Estates
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Learn More: BOOK MOBILE STOP
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September 3, 10, 17 & 24 - Story Hour | | |
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WHERE: Bridgeport Public Library, Saginaw
DATE: Tuesdays, 10:30 at 2 PM
Have fun with stories as Miss Cindy reads and discusses each story. We also sing songs, learn rhymes and fingerplays and make crafts. We promote early literacy by teaching the Ready to Read Michigan skills during each story hour
Learn More: STORY HOUR
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September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26 - Tales For Two | | |
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WHERE: Zauel Memorial Library, Saginaw
DATE: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Come read, laugh, and play at our storytime program designed for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years. Our storytime provides active young children and their caregivers with stories, fingerplays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition, and lots of movement. This storytime will engage toddlers while fostering early literacy and fine motor skills development.
Meets Tuesdays, with a repeat of the same program on Thursdays.
Learn More: TALES FOR TWO
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September 3, 10, 17 & 24 - Families United in Nature | |
September 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Little Acorns Preschool Group | |
September 6, 13, 20 & 27 - Preschool Storytime | | |
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WHERE: Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
DATE: Fridays at 10:30 AM
Drop-in storytime fun! We can't wait to have you join us for stories, music, crafts, games, and more!
Learn More: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
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September 7 - Kids Workshop | | |
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WHERE: Home Depot, Saginaw
DATE: First Saturday at 9 AM – 12 PM
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
Learn more: KIDS WORKSHOP
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September 7 - Family Fun Day - One Year Anniversary | | |
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WHERE: Thomas Township Nature Center & Preserve, Saginaw
DATE: September 7, 10 AM - 2 PM
Join us to celebrate our one year anniversary! We will have an archaeology activity from the Castle Museum, nature-based activities from Delta College and us, a native plant sale from Hoffman Farms ($5 per plant-cash, credit, venmo), live music from S.U.G.A.R., our updated display areas, and you can observe the trail extension and fishing platform project in action. Should be a fun day for the whole family!
Learn More: FAMILY FUN DAY
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September 7, 14, 21 & 28 - Preschool Storytimes | | |
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WHERE: Zauel Library, Saginaw
DATE: Saturdays at 10:30 AM
We are inviting children and their families to our storytime for 30 minutes of read-aloud stories, songs, fingerplays and fun. A theme-related craft project is included for fun and fine motor skills practice. Stories and content are prepared for children ages 3-5, but all children are welcome.
Learn More: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
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September 7, 14, 21 & 28 - Free Saturdays @ Saginaw Art Museum | | |
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WHERE: Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw
DATE: Saturdays at 12 - 5 PM
In an effort to increase accessibility to the museum, we have extended our regular hours to include Saturday afternoons Noon-5pm starting this week, for FREE! We look forward to welcoming you and yours into our gem of a museum to explore our collection, exhibitions, and gardens.
Learn More: FREE SATURDAYS
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September 7 & 21 - Together We Read | | |
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WHERE: Hoyt Main Library Library, Saginaw
DATE: September 7 & 21 at 2-3 PM
We'd LOVE to have you join us in the Hoyt Children's area for a fun time of stories, jumpy songs, a craft, and a snack!
Learn More: TOGETHER WE READ
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September 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Kindergarten Boot Camp: Preschool Story Time | | |
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WHERE: Zauel Memorial, Saginaw
DATE: Mondays at 10:30 AM
This story time is an interactive learning experience that helps preschool aged children strengthen the skills necessary for a successful transition to kindergarten. Story time and activities focus on early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, counting, letters, and scissors practice. Stories, activities, and crafts are prepared for children ages 3 to 6.
Learn More: KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP
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September 14 - Touch-A-Truck | | |
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WHERE: Saginaw Children's Museum, Saginaw
DATE: September 14, 10 AM - 4 PM
Come and check out some of your favorite trucks! We always have a vast selection of the coolest trucks, ranging from first responders to industry trucks. There is something for everyone to see! Additionally, we may even get a visit from the Flight Care helicopter, provided that there are no emergencies at the time.
The event is free and will be held in the MMCM's parking lot, and the museum will have reduced admission fees for the day!but all are welcome. Studio Storytime is in partnership with Public Libraries of Saginaw.
Learn More: TOUCH-A-TRUCK
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September 14 - Studio Storytime | | |
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WHERE: Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw
DATE: September 14, 12:15 PM
Calling all young museum goers! Join us every second Saturday this fall for Studio Storytime. We will listen to a story and create an art project, with a new theme each time. The program is geared towards ages 2-5, but all are welcome. Studio Storytime is in partnership with Public Libraries of Saginaw.
Learn More: STUDIO STORYTIME
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September 14 - Open Studio | | |
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WHERE: Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw
DATE: September 14, 1-4 PM
Come make the studio space your own and turn one of your ideas into a reality!
Drop-in between 1pm-4pm on the Second Saturday of the month June-August for unguided art making. We have plenty of materials for you to access, like yarn, fabric, markers, colored pencils, and more.
Open Studio is open to all: kids, adults, and anyone new to art. Saginaw Art Museum’s studio space is a great place to try out art materials and take a little creation home with you. If you are stuck, no worries! We will have volunteers or staff present to help you get inspired.
Learn More: OPEN STUDIO
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September 15 - Japan Festival | | |
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WHERE: Japanese Cultural Center
DATE: September 15, 1-4 PM
Learn More: JAPAN FESTIVAL
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September 20-22 - Sawdust Days | | |
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WHERE: Richland Township Park, Hemlock
DATE: September 20-22
Learn more: SAWDUST DAYS
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September 21 - Kids Workshop | | |
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WHERE: Lowes, Saginaw
DATE: September 21 at 10 AM - 12 PM
Harvest Hayride
Join DIY-U kids for an autumn adventure where mini builders will create their very own harvest hayride toy. This hands-on workshop is a perfect creative space for mini builders to design and assemble their personalized tractor toy. Not only will children learn about fall harvest traditions and seasonal decor, but they'll also develop important fine motor skills as they construct their miniature masterpiece. Fall into fun with DIY-U kids' Harvest Hayride workshop!
Learn More & Register: LOWES
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September 21 - Dinosaur Yoga! | | |
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WHERE: Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
DATE: September 21, 10:30 AM
Breathe, stretch and roar like a dinosaur! Join us for a fun children's yoga class at Butman-Fish Library on Saturday September 21st at 10:30am. This class is aimed at ages 4-10 but all are welcome. Children under age 7 need an adult helper. Please where comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Learn More: DINOSAUR YOGA
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September 21 - Family Game Night | | |
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WHERE: Bridgeport Public Library, Saginaw
DATE: September 21, 4-6 PM
We are going to be hosting a super fun family game night soon! There will be 3 video game systems fully loaded with games available. We will also have tables set up for board games & card games. If you like to play Pokémon cards, bring those too! Free popcorn & drinks will be provided.
Learn More: FAMILY GAME NIGHT
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September 23 - After School Crafting | | |
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WHERE: Butman-Fish Library, Saginaw
DATE: September 23, 3-4 PM
Come and create a unique fall craft! Make a cool decoration or a gift for someone. We will enjoy a cider donut and have several fall craft stations set up for a fun after school event. This is aimed at children ages 4-12 but all are welcome. Children under age 7 will need an adult helper.
Learn More: AFTER SCHOOL CRAFTING
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WHERE: Rauchholz Memorial Library, Hemlock
DATE: Tuesdays at 9 AM – 12 PM
Preschool Story Time at the library for kids ages 2-5 and their adult helper! We will read stories, sing songs, use the felt board, do a craft and other fun activities for kids!
**Please register to attend so we know how to set up the space and plan the craft supplies.
Call (989) 642-8621.
Learn more: STORY TIME
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September 27 - Jumping Jammers & Play to Learn | | |
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WHERE: Rauchholz Memorial Library, Hemlock
DATE: Fridays at 10 - 11:30 AM
Jumping Jammers and Play to Learn are now back-to-back on Fridays at 10:00-11:30am! Feel free to join us for one or both programs! For kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
The first half-hour will be Jumping Jammers, with interactive song and dance and a chance for kids to explore and play with various musical instruments!
For the last hour we will pull out the library's toy carts full of hands-on fun for Play to Learn playgroup! Let your child play, learn, and interact with other children while you socialize with the other caregivers! (If you are coming only for Play to Learn, please arrive around 10:30am).
Learn more: JUMPING JAMMERS
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September 28 - Saginaw Comic Con | | |
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WHERE: SVRC Marketplace, Saginaw
DATE: September 28, 11 AM - 6 PM
Riverfront Saginaw is set to transform into a haven for comic enthusiasts, cosplayers, and families alike. Don your capes, masks, and superhero attire because this event promises a day filled with thrilling adventures and fantastic memories.
Learn More: SAGINAW COMIC CON
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September 28 - Art Encounter: String Pumpkins | | |
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WHERE: Saginaw Art Museum, Saginaw
DATE: September 28, 1-4 PM
By the time this Art Encounter comes around, you will be ready to decorate for the fall! Making this little pumpkin made of string will be messy, but a lot of fun. Join us on Saturday, September 28 down in the studio anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. All ages (kids and adults!) are welcome to participate for free..
Learn More: OPEN STUDIO
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Visit Great Lakes Bay Parents' KIDS DAILY CALENDAR for a full listing of story times, family/ kid events, and new places to discover in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | | | | |
