GreatStartWayne

We are a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of children in Wayne County

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We had so much fun sharing resources with our friends- Detroit Parent Network! If you are looking for programs and resources that support your family visit https://t.co/TKMw5wyBu6 today! ⭐️

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Meal time is TALK time! ⭐️

Good nutrition combined with language-rich activities like talking, reading, and singing supports children’s early brain and language development! #TalkingIsTeaching #MealTimeTalkTime

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Happy June 1st! ⭐️

Let’s talk about Play! ⚽️

Play time is fundamental to your child’s early development. Outdoor play can teach your child to think critically, strengthen his muscles and bones, and improve his social skills. #talkingisteaching

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Let’s talk about the rain! 🌧

The rain coming down is a great time to learn and have fun! Grab the umbrellas for a sing-a-long, count raindrops on the window, or talk about where rain comes from! ⭐️

#talkingisteaching

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Learning is EVERYWHERE! ⭐️

Did you know that thinking about patterns can help your child make sense of math? Understanding patterns helps little ones predict what happens next. #talkingisteaching

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As the temperatures rise- lets make sure our babies don't get too warm! Getting too warm or overheated can increase babies risk of sleep related infant death.

This video gives great tips on infant safe sleep! For more information visit https://t.co/m2YN2Pgp3c! ⭐

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Keep students engaged in learning! The @MichLearning’s 8-week program has fun activities, events and shows to help pre-K through sixth grade students continue building their brains and learning key concepts during the summer. Get the details: https://t.co/6bdKk3dSYF. ⭐

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Do you need some self care tips? Join the Great Start Parent Coalition today as we learn the best practices for mental health! ⭐️

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://t.co/o8YMBF5qAe

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Join us this Thursday at 6pm! ⭐️

Step into the world of stories and use drama as a tool to support early learners’ development. Explore the importance of bilingualism and culture as a source of connection to enhance learning! Register at https://t.co/mkc7m4iLlJ

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It’s a great time to get OUT and ABOUT! ☀️

Head on out to https://t.co/CvKYgjy5kF for our digital copy of the Out and About Family Fun Guide!

Discover new parks and places to play today! ⭐️

[Office of Head Start @HeadStartgov]

Early childhood education staff should take the time to address their own mental health needs as they continue to support children and families. This hour-long webinar is a great resource for our Office of Head Start community:
https://t.co/CrC4nL1OK0

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

I want to make this clear — I will not send our kids and our education workforce into our schools unless it is safe to do so, plain and simple. I have made decisions based on science and facts to keep Michiganders safe since the beginning, and won���t stop now.

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Sharing a book with a child can support social emotional development and build collective family knowledge and history! 📖

Whether indoors, outdoors, or on the go- share books with your child! ⭐️ #talkingisteaching

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Play and Learn Science with SID THE SCIENCE KID! 🧬

You can register your child by visiting https://t.co/7HRCwMD980! Multiple times to pick from and loads of fun! Share & Tag your parent friends below to spread the word! ⭐️

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We are here for FAMILIES! ⭐️

Check out https://t.co/TKMw5wyBu6 for the latest resources to support your family!

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Learning happens everywhere! ⭐️ Music is a great way to explore instruments and sing silly songs. So turn up the tunes and dance throw a dance party or create a drum line out of kitchen pots! 🎶 Make every moment count! #talkingisteaching

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Parenting is a journey! Here is a great tip sheet on how to support your child’s social-emotional development! #talkingisteaching

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Come join Detroit Public TV’s Education Department on Wednesday, June 10 at 9:30am, 12:30pm, or 4:30pm for an engaging experience for your child to learn about mixtures and sorting.

This event is FREE! Space is limited; reserve your spot at https://t.co/nizXFeBEoN!

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Learning is everywhere, so talk, read and sing with your children about everything! ⭐️

It will build their brains and make all future learning easier! It’s also a great way to love them. ❤️

Here are some great talking tips for when you are outside! 🌳