Happy Winter Solstice Day! Did you know Winter Solstice is a traditional celebration for people of Chinese ancestry in Malaysia. Usually it is celebrated on December 21st. However, this year and in 2027 it is celebrated on December 22nd. Learn more at https://publicholidays.com.my/winter-solstice/
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
Allegan Area ESA Job Opportunity
Position: Early Childhood Family Engagement Specialist
Location: Education Service Center
Date posted: 12/15/2023
Date available: January 2024
https://www.applitrack.com/aasac/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=6023&fbclid=IwAR11Ic84ZK5xPsDvYHoqNCeaN5fkFuO8bVdeMDTXUO5HxMc774gwYZwBDGU
Hurry! You can still enroll your child for free or low-cost preschool options at HMGAllegan.org or 269-512-7775
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
Don't forget our last "Let's Talk About the Holidays" event is TODAY (12/13) at Fennville District Library from 6-7pm. There will be face painting, crafts and free books to take home!
Try making these FREE garlands with your child at home. You can keep them or give them away as gifts- Citris (https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/citrus-holiday-garland), Mini Christmas Lights (https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/mini-christmas-lights), Star (https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/star-holiday-garland)
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
A fun holiday tradition is making gingerbread houses and putting up villages. Try making your own recycled gingerbread village with your child this month- https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/recycled-gingerbread-village
Don't forget our last "Let's Talk About the Holidays" event is TOMORROW (12/13) at Fennville District Library from 6-7pm. There will be face painting, crafts and free books to take home!
We are sharing FREE gift ideas like we learned about in The Little Book of Giving: Holiday Edition by Zack Bush & Laurie Friedman, yesterday. Try making SNOW GLOBES at https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/homemade-snow-globes
Did you know you can give FREE gifts to loved ones this holiday season? Learn more while listening to The Little Book of Giving: Holiday Edition by Zack Bush & Laurie Friedman at (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtdjmjLnkJI)
Don't forget our 3rd "Let's Talk About the Holidays" event is TODAY (12/9) at Ransom District Library from 10:30am-1pm. Take your picture with Santa, make crafts, and take home free books!
Don't forget our 3rd "Let's Talk About the Holidays" event is TOMORROW (12/9) at Ransom District Library from 10:30am-1pm. Take your picture with Santa, make crafts, and take home free books!
Please remember to be safe during the holidays!
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
Happy Hanukkah! Listen to Elmo's Little Dreidel (Sesame Street) by Naomi Kleinberg at (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NybkC0Aa7MI) & make Hanukkah cards today (https://www.pbs.org/parents/printables/kwanzaa-card). Learn more at https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/hanukkah
Happy St. Nicholas Day! St. Nicholas sold all of his property and gave his money to the needy. St. Nicholas became the inspiration for our modern-day Santa Claus. Learn more at https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/st-nicholas-day-december-6
We are getting ready to celebrate Hanukkah TOMORROW (12/7) by making a "Spin a Bottle Cap Dreidel" at https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/spin-a-bottle-cap-dreidel
