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March Family Fun Newsletter
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LET'S TALK ABOUT THE POTTY | |
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Introduce your child to things related to potty time by going on a fun potty-themed scavenger hunt together! Search your home for things like toilet paper, hand soap, and big kid underwear. At the end of the game ask your little one, “What do all the things that we found have in common?” #TalkingIsTeaching
For more ideas on how to talk, read, and sing together about the POTTY: TALKING IS TEACHING
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Kindergarten Readiness Goal:
Use a fork and spoon
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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.
Ingredients
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- Non-stick cooking spray
Materials
- Baking sheet
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Chef’s Notes
- Try whole wheat tortillas instead of corn tortillas.
- If serving chips with savory or salty foods, sprinkle with garlic powder before baking.
- For a sweet treat, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar before baking.
- Try serving with salsa, hummus, bean dip, or chili.
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Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut each corn tortilla into six triangles.
- Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place tortilla slices on baking sheet. Lightly spray the chips with nonstick cooking spray to prevent burning.
- Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
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4 Tips For Making Extreme Boxes:
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Hearing Screening For Newborns:
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Healthy Families Focused Community Events and Places:
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Duplo Club-Gladwin District Library
- February 26
- March 18
- April 15
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
10:00-11:00am
Visit: DUPLO CLUB
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Play-Doh Club-Gladwin District Library
- March 11
- April 8
- May 13
- June 10
- July 15
- August 12
- September 9
- October 7
- November 4
- December 9
10:00-11:00am
Visit: PLAY-DOH CLUB
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Story & STEM-Gladwin District Library
- March 14
- April 11
- May 9
- June 13
- July 11
- August 8
- September 12
- October 10
- November 14
- December 12
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Visit: STORY AND STEM
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Winter Fun Day-Snow Snake
March 3, 2024
11:00 PM-5:00 PM
Visit: WINTER FUN DAY
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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING
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Kindergarten Readiness Goal:
Suggests solutions to social problems
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Tips Calendar:
Talking is Teaching
Potty training means spending lots of time in the bathroom with your little one! Make it fun by asking silly questions that get your child thinking and giggling like, “How many watermelons do you think would fit in the bathtub?” and “Why do you think toilets are on the ground and not the ceiling?” #TalkingIsTeaching
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Toddler Indoor Activities: | |
Social-Focused Community Events and Places: | |
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The Great Eggstravaganza- Clare Municipal Airport
March 30, 2024
10:15am-11:00am
Visit: EGG HUNT
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Kindergarten Readiness Goal:
Produces correct sound for 10-20 letters Orients book correctly, turns pages from front to back, recognizes familiar books by their cover
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Book and Video Recommendations
Talking is Teaching
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Using a toilet outside of the comfort of home can be a little scary for your potty-training child. Talk about the different signs that help point us to the nearest restroom while out and about. Challenge your little one to point out as many restrooms as they can while out in public places so that they become familiar with potties away from home. #TalkingIsTeaching | |
Language and Literacy Focused Events: | |
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Storytime,Harrison District Library
Join us for this weekly story and play time for toddler and preschool age children and their parents!
Check Facebook page for updates on date changes.
Visit: HARRISON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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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!
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March is Reading Month
Registration is open until February 26th
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PARENTING CLASS & SUPPORT | |
In-Person Parenting Classes | |
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Parents Are Leaders, Clare-Gladwin Great Start
Two monthly options and times listed on the flyer!
Visit:
CLARE-GLADWIN GREAT START
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Baby Boot Camp Webinar, MyMichigan Health
March 12th, 2024
6:30pm - 9:00pm
The charge for this program is $30 per couple
Registration is required,
Visit: BABY BOOTCAMP WEBINAR
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Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, MyMichigan Health
March 9th, 2024
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
The ideal time to complete this class is between 28-36 weeks of pregnancy. After you register, you will receive a follow-up email with instructions for how to attend the webinar. Please watch your email for these instructions.
The charge for this program is $60 per couple
Registration is required,
Visit: PREGNANCY, LABOR AND DELIVERY
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Make Parenting a Pleasure, Great Start Collaborative
- March 5
- April 11
- May 7
- June 4
- 8:00pm-9:00pm
Visit: MAKE PARENTING A PLEASURE
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The Parent Talk System, MSU Extension
- February 29
- March 7
- March 14
- March 21
- March 28
- April 4
- 11:30am-1:00 pm
Visit: MSU EXTENSION
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Building Strong Adolescents, MSU Extension
- February 29
- March 7
- March 14
- March 21
- March 28
- 7:00pm-9:00 pm
Visit: MSU EXTENSION
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Kinship Caregivers, MSU Extension
- March 1
- March 8
- March 15
- 11:30am-1:00 pm
Visit: MSU EXTENSION
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Together We Can Co-Parenting, MSU Extension
- February 27
- 8:00pm-9:30 p.m.
Visit: MSU EXTENSION
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Need Help Finding Child Care
Parent Resource
Visit: CHILD CARE
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Winter Coats and Car Seats
Parent Resource
Visit: SAFETY
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MI Virtual Breastmilk Circle
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Parent Resource
Visit: BREASTMILK CIRCLE
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Childbirth Education- Pere Marquette District Library
April 13, 2024
10am to 2pm
Visit: BREASTMILK CIRCLE
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T-Ball,Baseball and Softball Sign Up
Parent Resource
Visit: SIGN UP
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Pre-School Sign Up
Parent Resource
Check with your local school on when to sign your children up for preschool.
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Great Lakes Bay Parents Spring Guide
Spring events,Easter egg hunt, and other Easter events are featured!
Visit: SPRING GUIDE
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STEM Pipeline and Great Lakes Bay Parents
Everything you need to know about STEM Staycation!
Visit: STEM PIPELINE
Visit: GLBP
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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.
Visit: GREAT LAKES BAY PARENTS
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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.
Visit: STEM PIPELINE
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Spring Break STEM Staycation | |
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The Great Lakes Bay Region STEM Passport Spring Break Staycation starts on March 23 and runs until April 7, 2024. There will be a chance to win prizes for visiting any of the 30 participating organizations on the STEM Passport.
Visit: STEM PIPELINE
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