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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:
- Walk 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:
PUMPKIN MUFFINS
45 Minutes 12 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
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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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FAMILY MEDIA PLAN
American Academy of Pediatrics
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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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The Closet Exchange
263 S. Main Street, Unit 3, AuGres MI
The Closet Exchange was established to provides children's clothing, shoes, etc. with the goal of meeting the basic needs of ALL children and is a division of the 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Organization "It Takes A Village - Arenac"
Learn more: THE CLOSET EXCHANGE
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Salvation Army Bay City
Monday, September 16 & 30, 5 - 7 PM with walk-ups beginning at 6PM.
You must bring ID.
Learn more and check dates: FOOD GIVEAWAY
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Warm Soles Program
This program is for Bay County students enrolled in PreK- 5th Grades To qualify: Student must be a minimum of 4 years old as of December 1, 2024 AND enrolled in a PreK or Young 5's classroom at a Bay County School. A separate application MUST be submitted for each child. Please do not submit duplicate applications. If you need to make any changes or are unsure if an application was completed, please call (989) 893-7508.
Learn more and apply: WARM SOLES PROGRAM
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CHILD CARE PROVIDER RESOURCES
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Michigan Tri-Share
The MI Tri-Share Child Care Program (Tri-Share) is an innovative approach to increasing access to high quality, affordable child care for working families, with the cost of child care shared by an employer, the employee and the State of Michigan. The pilot also seeks to increase the labor market by allowing employers to offer a child care subsidy to help retain and attract talent.
Learn More: MICHIGAN TRI-SHARE
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Caring for MI Future
This is a statewide effort to help child care entrepreneurs open 1,000 new or expanded child care programs by the end of 2024. This initiative, led by the Michigan Departments of Education and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (MDE & LARA) is focusing on what entrepreneurs need most to open and expand child care businesses—help finding and renovating space, startup funding, help recruiting staff, and support creating a business plan.
Learn More: CARING FOR MI FUTURE
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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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NEMSCA - ARENAC COUNTY
Rental Counseling
Financial Literacy Class
Homebuyer Education
Call 989-358-4653 or email gagnona@nemcsca.org for dates.
Learn More: NEMSCA
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MCLAREN BAY REGION - BAY COUNTY
Visit the website to learn more about these upcoming classes:
- Virtual Breastfeeding Class – Free of Charge
- Virtual Childbirth Crash Course – Free of Charge
- Breastfeeding Class : Health Pavilion
Learn More & Register: MCLAREN BAY REGION
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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 4, 18 & 25 - Comic Creation Hour | | |
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WHERE: Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning
DATE: September 4, 18, 25 at 3:30-4:40 PM
Drop in at the Pinconning Branch on the 4th, 18th, and 25th of September to work on your entry for the Kid’s Comic Contest-art supplies will be provided.
For contest entry form and graphic novel template, visit the Pinconning Branch Kid’s Comic Contest event in the calendar or visit the Public Service Desk at the Pinconning Branch
Register: LEARN MORE
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September 4 - Baby Book Club | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: September 4, 5:30 PM
Bring your baby to sing, rhyme, dance and take home a new book to keep. Stay to play and chat with other parents. We look forward to seeing you!
Registration is required. Please call 989-892-8555 opt 4 if you need registration assistance.
Register: BABY BOOK CLUB
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September 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Great Lakes Bay Mom Cafe & Playgroup | | |
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WHERE: BAISD Career Center Playground, Bay City
DATE: Thursdays at 10 AM - 12 PM
LEARN MORE: text Amy Trogan 989-992-1803 or trogana@baisd.net
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September 7 - Kids Workshop | | |
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WHERE: Home Depot, Bay City
DATE: 1st 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.
Register: WOOD WORKSHOP
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September 9 - Busy Book Cafe (age 0-3) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: September 9 at 11 AM
For children ages 0-3 years old + Adult.
We begin at 11 am. Craft supplies and directions will be available for parents to build a page for a baby busy book.
This will be a make-up session where patrons can make the pages they missed last year!
Toys will be out for children to play while adults craft and visit.
Registration is required. Call 989-892-8555 opt 4 if you need assistance with registration.
Register: BUSY BOOK CAFE
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September 10, 17 & 24 - Preschool Tuesdays: Family Playtime @ the Museum | | |
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WHERE:
Bay County Historical Society, Bay City
DATE: Tuesdays at 10 AM - 4 PM
Preschoolers + adult are invited to stop by the Museum any time from 10 AM – 4 PM to complete the PRESCHOOL MUSEUM CHALLENGE.
Together you can explore the galleries for clues to complete the challenge, discover Delta College’s PBS Raising Readers Room with books supplied by the Bay County Library System, and play at the activity table. Stop by the Museum Store for a to-go activity and a coupon for a treat from McDonalds.
ADMISSION:
Bay County Residents & BCHS Members: FREE
Non-Bay County Residents: $2/person or $5/Family, Ages 0-5 FREE
Learn more: PRESCHOOL TUESDAYS
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September 10 - Sew Creative: Llama Banner (ages 6-12) | | |
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: September 10 at 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Have fun learning basic sewing techniques as we create a llama pennant banner!
Register: SEW CREATIVE
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September 10 - Wild About Families | | |
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WHERE: Deep River Township Hall, Sterling
DATE: September 10 at 5-6:30 PM
Family networking event for Arenac County resident families with children ages pregnancy to 5. The event will offer food, fun and prizes.
RSVP is required.
Register: WILD ABOUT FAMILIES
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September 12 - Mad Scientists (Age 6-12) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: September 12 at 5:30 PM
Children ages 6-12!
Join us at Sage Library for Mad Scientists: Optical Illusions on Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 pm.
Get ready for experiments that will leave you mystified!
Register: MAD SCIENTIST
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September 13 - Friday Fun (Age 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library
DATE: September 13 at 10:30 AM
Join us Sage Library for Friday Fun. For children ages 2-5 + Adult Stories, songs and Dragon stations!
Register: FRIDAY FUN DAY
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September 13 - International Observe the Moon Night | | |
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WHERE: Delta Planetarium, Bay City
DATE: September 13 at 7-8 PM
This annual event features viewing the Moon from the planetarium’s rooftop observation deck with telescopes and binoculars. The event begins at 7pm with a live show in the Dome360 Theater about the Moon, guiding visitors through the lunar surface features and highlighting current space missions. Viewing on the observation deck begins at 8pm. The show plays no matter the weather, observing is weather dependent.
Learn more: OBSERVE THE MOON NIGHT
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September 14 - Ice Cream Social & Old Fashion Games | | |
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WHERE: Trombley House, Bay City
DATE: September 14 at 11 AM - 3 PM
Join us for some good old-fashion fun at the Trombley House.
Tug a war, potato sack races, storytime, vintage crafts, ice cream & popcorn.
That Guy’s BBQ will be on-site all day.
Admissions FREE, donations are appreciated.
Learn more: ICE CREAM SOCIAL
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September 14 & 15 - 9-11 Memorial Service and Open House | | |
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WHERE: Antique Toy and Firehouse Museum, Bay City
DATE: September 14 at 10 - 4 PM
September at 12 - 4 PM
Annually, we host a special weekend to honor our first responders and remember all they do for us. Join us for fire truck rides, special presentations, and more.
Learn more: SUMMER 9-11 JUPITER MEMORIAL
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September 14 - Squishmallow Painting Party (age 6 – 12) | | |
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WHERE: Pinconning Branch Library
DATE: September 14, 1-2:30 PM
Do you love Squishmallows and painting? Enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the library with Squishmallow canvas art, snacks, and more!
Register: SQUISHMALLOW PAINTING PARTY
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September 14 - Party at the Park | | |
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WHERE: Wenonah Park, Bay City
DATE: September 14, 4-6 PM
Free Food, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Ice Cream. Interactive Games, Tinker Toys, Kids Carnival Games, Bubbles, 9 Square, Gaga ball, Corn Hole tournament, free raffle prizes, Community Services Info and more! Bring the kids and enjoy the fun!
Bay Area Community Churches have all come together to host this free community, family friendly, event!
Learn more: PARTY AT THE PARK
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September 17 - Power of Families | | |
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WHERE: Bay County Historical Society, Bay City
DATE: September 17 at 5-6 PM
Calling all PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR ADULTS!! Visit the Museum for a special evening just for you. Enjoy a snack while learning about the many PBS resources available to families. Complete the Preschool Museum Challenge, create with Starting Strong and Bay-Arenac Great Start, and explore PBS Kids with Delta Kids in the PBS Raising Readers Room.
Registration is required: Call 989-893-5733 or online for POWER OF FAMILIES.
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September 19 & 26 - Show Me Nutrition-MSU Extension (age 3-9) | | |
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WHERE: Pinconning Branch Library, Pinconning
DATE: September 19 & 26 at 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Show Me Nutrition is a nutrition education program for youth. Participants engage in interactive (and yes, snack) activities. The program promotes healthy eating, physical activity and food safety.
Through each interesting and fun nutrition class, students gain the skills necessary to make healthy lifestyle choices. The program supports Michigan Educational Standards and grade level expectations for math and language arts, where appropriate.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
3:30pm – 4:30pm- Register: SHOW ME NUTRITION
Thursday, September 26, 2024
3:30pm – 4:30pm – Register: SHOW ME NUTRITION
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September 20 - Young Scientists (Age 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Sage Branch Library, Bay City
DATE: September 20, 10:30 AM
Join us at Sage Branch Library for Young Scientists for children ages 2-5 with the adult as the assistant!
Guided by your librarian have the opportunity to engage, interact, ask questions, play, and craft during the hour of science fun with STEAM stations geared toward how objects move through the air!
If you need help with registration please contact us at 989-892-8555 opt 4.
Register: YOUNG SCIENTISTS
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September 24 - Star Jars (ages 6-12) | | |
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: September 24, 5:30 PM
Learn how to fold paper stars and decorate a jar for them to go into!
Learn more: STAR JARS
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library, Bay City
DATE: September 27, 10 AM
Little ones can play, discover & meet new friends. Ages 4 & under. Participating caregiver required. No registration required.
Learn more: PLAY DATE
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September 24 - LEGO Brick Build | | |
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WHERE: Alice & Jack Wirt Library, Bay City
DATE; September 24 at 6-7 PM
LEGO build in the program room while using our bricks to construct a creation of your own or work on the group project building of Lego Friends Main Street.
No registration required.
Learn more: LEGO BRICK BUILD
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September 27 - A is for Art (ages 2-5) | | |
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WHERE: Auburn Branch Library, Auburn
DATE: September 27 at 10:30 AM
Join us for a fun morning where we’ll use squirt bottles to tie dye your own t-shirt!
Learn more: A IS FOR ART
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September 28 - Harvest Festival | | |
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WHERE: The Farm at Apple Acres, Bay City
DATE: September 28 at 2-5 PM
It’s time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with all things fall. We will have kid’s games and prizes, special food & of course donuts with cider! FREE ENTRY/ Cash only for extra purchases
Register: HARVEST FESTIVAL
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