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We hope you have been enjoying the Great Start Wayne Newsletters. As always we will continue keeping you updated on Events, Help, Fun and much more to help you grow a healthy, happy family! Feel free to share with others!  


Don't forget to preorder our Out & About Guide that is going back to print soon! Link below! 


Questions or comments?

feedback@greatstartwayne.org


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Embark on the literary journey as we kick off National Reading Awareness Month with Read Across America Day on March 2nd, 2024! 


Throughout March, communities across America unite to celebrate Reading Awareness Month, fostering a love for reading, writing, and literacy among children. The significance of books in shaping early childhood development cannot be overstated. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has curated a compelling list highlighting the 13 invaluable things babies learn when we read to them. Dive into the wonders of early literacy with their insights, available here.


Explore a wealth of insightful resources on reading to children from Zero to Three 

Five Fast Facts: Reading with Under-Threes


Help Celebrate this important holiday! Read today and every day!
 

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Ignite engaging conversations with your children by leveraging the Talking is Teaching graphic during storytime! Discover a treasure trove of read-aloud videos for numerous children's books on YouTube.  Here are a few of our favorites, enjoy! 

Llama Llama Red Pajama

Lola Loves Stories

Little Blue Truck

Good Night Good Night Construction Site


Learn more about Talking is Teaching  by visiting our website. 

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Join us at the annual literacy event hosted by Great Start Detroit/Wayne, where we celebrate the joy of literacy. This year, our theme is MUSIC! Come and explore over 15 resource tables that support your family, engage in literacy stations, participate in crafts, enjoy special performances, and leave with FREE BOOKS, courtesy of our amazing partner at Rx for Reading

Let's Talk, Read, & Sing at various stations throughout the facility and make this event memorable with your entire family.

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Great Start is so pleased to announce that the "Out and About With Great Start Wayne" is going back to print.  


Due to popular demand, we're printing more of our guides! Simply click the button below to pre-order a case/cases containing 100 copies, shipped to you for free in Wayne County. Unfortunately, we cannot ship partial cases or single copies. You'll receive a notification once the guides are printed and ready for shipment. Thank you for helping us spread the word—feel free to share the form link with other organizations.

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The Help Me Grow Hotline is available to support parents, family members and early childhood professionals as well as children, prenatal to 8 years old. 


Call or Text 313-410-4588 to get answers to your questions. We'll sift through all the resources so you don't have to. Live Translation Available


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Free Early Care Provider Lunch and Learn with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra!

Come connect with fellow educators, share your musical experiences, and gather new tools to support your work with Detroit's youngest residents! Registration is required, please us the link below.  Register Here


Please contact akubat@dso.org or edowler@dso.org with any questions.


  


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Let's Talk About it! 


Great Start Wayne's Data-Driven Dialogue webpage offers health information for families and professionals. 


Let important facts about babies in Michigan guide your early childhood programming.  Check out  Michigan State Of Babies Yearbook, 2023

Questions about the Data-Driven Dialogue page?

 Email kimberly@greatstartwayne.org


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Did you know? MSU Extension offers Free Learning Opportunities for Early Childhood Professionals! Check out their online calendar of events and resources Here


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Are you looking for Child and Family Development Classes? MSU Extension also offers Free monthly classes covering a range of topics

Click Here to view the offerings and schedule. 

 

Any questions Please email Courtney at Aldric82@msu.edu


Don't forget to visit the Great Start Detroit/Wayne County Webpage.  It is updated daily with current help, fun, resources, events and so much more.  If you have any comments, please sent them to feedback@greatstartwayne.org
 

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