Learn more about Hanukkah by listening to Hanukkah Lights Written by David Martin &
Illustrated by Melissa Sweet at https://youtu.be/t6kKa0SmpWQ?si=fFe78quS1BNk6nyL

We are talking about the holidays this month-Today is Hanukkah an "eight-day Jewish Festival of Lights that includes the lighting of a nine-branched menorah each night." Learn more at https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/hanukkah-101/

Try these 7 Family Time and Learning Tips for the Holidays to mix quality time with learning
at https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/7-family-time-and-learning-tips-for-the-holidays

📣 Parents! There is Still Time to Enroll in PreK this school year!
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Try these 10 Experiences This Holiday Season- https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/10-experiences-to-give-this-holiday-season

Try these 5 Meaningful Holiday Traditions with your kids this season- https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/5-meaningful-holiday-traditions-for-kids

Plainwell Families- Don't forget about Santa's Visit at the Ransom District Library TODAY (12/14) from 10am-12pm. Come make crafts & enjoy tasty treats with Help Me Grow Allegan. We will have free take-home holiday books for families too.

Plainwell Families- Don't forget about Santa's Visit at the Ransom District Library tomorrow (12/14) from 10am-12pm. Come make crafts & enjoy tasty treats with Help Me Grow Allegan. We will have free take-home holiday books for families too.

Learn how to help your child manage stress by attending MSU extension's virtual class on December 17th from 8:00-9:30PM. Register at :https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tsaVF3uvTp2wINV5dlR2vw

We’re asking for YOUR VOICE to help shape the future of early literacy and family engagement. Please help us by completing this quick survey for the Michigan Region 4 MiFamily Engagement Centers- https://surveymifamilyengagement.questionpro.com/Region4. THANK YOU!

We are talking about the holidays this month. "Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady Guadalupe. Mexicans and Mexican-Americans often celebrate the patron saint of Mexico, who symbolizes patriotism and devotion." Learn more at https://kids.kiddle.co/Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe

Wayland/Dorr Families- Santa Claus is reading stories and available for photos at Heinika District Library with Help Me Grow Allegan TODAY (12/11) at 5 pm. Free take-home holiday books will be available for families!

Keep baby safe this holiday season with these 8 simple rules- See more at https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/safe-sleep2


Wayland/Dorr Families- Santa Claus is reading stories and available for photos at Heinika District Library with Help Me Grow Allegan tomorrow (12/11) at 5 pm. Free take-home holiday books will be available for families!

We are "Talking About the Holidays" this month. Try these (16) Delicious Holiday Food Traditions From Around the World at
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/try-delicious-holiday-food-traditions-from-around-the-world

Give the "gift of time" to a new parent, so they are better rested & able to practice #safesleep. Learn how to help at https://youtu.be/hL1-A_y32iU?si=5H6l6N1tNyzBuAma

We are talking about the holidays this month- "Today is Bodhi Day. This Buddhist tradition honors the day in which the Buddha—Siddartha Gautauma—is said to have achieved enlightenment. Many Buddhists celebrate it through meditation." Learn more at https://bodhiday.org/

Explore Your Parenting Style with MSU Extension this December 11th from 7-8:30pm. Register at https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dZEat3Y_RLmerD7NcoQGyA

Leighton Township Families- Don't Forget about the Winter Festival at Leighton Township Library TODAY (12/7) from 10am-12pm. Come take pictures with Santa and enjoy games, crafts and snacks!

Fennville Families- Don't forget to attend Fennville's Holiday Celebration TODAY (12/7) from 10am-2pm at the Fennville District Library. Enjoy free crafts & take-home holiday books with Help Me Grow Allegan.

