Spring family fun events & Kids Story Times

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May's Family Fun Guide

Created by Great Lakes Bay Parents - Informing parents since 2012!

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

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Saginaw County Preschool with Saginaw ISD

Saginaw County Preschool with Saginaw ISD is a collaboration of school districts and community-based providers who offer State (GSRP) and Federally (Head Start) funded preschool services for qualifying families.

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RESOURCES FOR KIDS

GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS

The KIDS CALENDAR includes local BUSINESSES offering for both in-person and virtual programming:

Virtual & in-house events
Story Times
Open Museums & Nature Centers
STEM events
Spring events

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GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS' DIRECTORY

Farmers Market

Shop locally and support our region's farmers at a Farmer's Market near you.

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Summer Camps

Plan your child's summer with the Great Lakes Bay Parents' SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY. Search by county or theme.

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READ ASSOCIATION OF SAGINAW

Reading for at least 20 minutes per day helps children grow in their reading skills and enjoyment. Give your child the opportunity to read with a trained, caring mentor to help support positive reading practices and interactions on a weekly basis. Sign your child up for the Digital Mentor Program by clicking HERE.

Please call 989-755-8402 or email [email protected] with any questions.

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STEM PIPELINE

2020-21 STEM Passport

The Great Lakes Bay Region is home to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) destinations and programs. Experience five (5) or more programs and your family

will receive a prize on behalf of the STEM Impact Initiative & MiSTEM Network.

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FREE KID/ FAMILY EVENTS

SAGINAW - CASTLE MUSEUM

FREE - STORY TIME at Castle Museum of Saginaw County History

May 6 & 20 @10:30am

June 3 & 17 @10:30am

July 8 & 22 @10:30am

August 12 & 26 10:30am

RSVP: call (989)752-2861 ext. 311

ONLINE - PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF SAGINAW

The Public Libraries of Saginaw have gone all virtual. To learn more about their upcoming programs visit their website: www.saginawlibrary.org/events/upcoming

Miss Maureen's Preschool Story Time - Tuesdays in May on Facebook.

Mother Goose Rock & Rhyme Puppet Shows - Thursdays in May on Facebook.

Miss Beth's Krazy Krafts - Fridays in May on Facebook Page doing striking and fun crafts related to the week's story time theme for kids ages 3-6!

Listen & Move Storytime - Mondays in May on Facebook page. This program is designed for preschool age children but all ages are welcome to participate!

New Book News! - May 22 on Facebook.

**The Public Libraries of Saginaw is a participant in the STEM Passport. Attend events (in-person or virtual) and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of MiSTEM.

ONLINE - BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY

FRANKENMUTH WICKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY

Ages 1-6 can join us for stories, songs and movement. Space is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions so registration is required.

Call 652-8323 for more information.

FRANKENMUTH RIVER PLACE SHOPS

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FRANKENMUTH RIVER PLACE SHOPS

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SAGINAW - HAITHCO RECREATION AREA

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - SAGINAW COUNTY PARKS

TALKING IS TEACHING

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 ... "

For more Talking is Teaching tips and resources visit: talkingisteaching.org

PARENTING CLASSES

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PEER 360 RECOVERY ALLIANCE

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Stay Well - Family Support Group

May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 4pm

Many MI parents are feeling overwhelmed by extra responsibilities and stress from COVID-19. Register for a virtual support group specifically for parents of children 18 and younger, hosted by our Stay Well counseling team. Find comfort talking to others who share similar feelings.

RESOURCES

LISTEN to the RADIO PROGRAM

COVID-19 VACCINE

The Saginaw County Health Department now has an online COVID-19 vaccine registration: www.mysaginawhealth.org

FOOD NEEDS - SAGINAW COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

FOOD NEEDS - YMCA OF SAGINAW

Grab & Go Meals at YMCA of Saginaw

1915 Fordney St.

Saginaw, MI 48601

989.753.7721

YMCA of Saginaw is proud to offer FREE healthy meals for every child 18 and under through our Mission Nutrition and Healthy Out of School Time programs.

The meals we serve every school day and everyday throughout the summer help more children get the nutrition they need for good health.

Pick up meals Monday to Friday from 4-6pm.

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CLOTHING NEEDS - SVRC INDUSTRIES BUILDING

SAGINAW COUNTY GSC ASQ ONLINE

Is My Child On Track: Track your child's development

You've been invited to participate in the Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition (ASQ-3), to help you keep track of your child's development. The questionnaire may be provided every 2-, 4- or 6- month period. You will be asked to answer questions about some things your child can and cannot do. The questionnaire includes questions about your child's communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal social skills.

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DAY CARE & PRESCHOOL

Great Start to Quality helps families find the best early learning settings for their children and helps educators improve the care they give to children.

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