Parent Tips Calendar

Learning begins at home! And there are two calendars available that offer support to parents and caregivers with learning and early literacy. Ingham ISD, Great Start Collaborative, and Capital Area District Library worked together to offer parents and caregivers these calendars, which can be found at your local library or online at www.inghamisd.org

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Shared Reading Time with Your Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Shared Reading Time with Your Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

Shared reading is the best ways to help young children improve their literacy skills.

Shared Reading Time with Your Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Nursery Rhyme Reading Fun! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Nursery Rhyme Reading Fun! | Parent Tips Calendar

Read more nursery rhymes to improve your child’s reading comprehension.

Nursery Rhyme Reading Fun! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Libraries Can Inspire Kids to Read! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Libraries Can Inspire Kids to Read! | Parent Tips Calendar

Visiting your local library is a great way to encourage young children to read!

Libraries Can Inspire Kids to Read! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Piggy Bank Learning for Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Piggy Bank Learning for Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

It’s never too early to teach children how to handle money.

Piggy Bank Learning for Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Math Skills at the Dinner Table | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Math Skills at the Dinner Table | Parent Tips Calendar

Children can improve math skills by helping to set the table!

Math Skills at the Dinner Table | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Kids Learn Math by Folding Laundry  | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Kids Learn Math by Folding Laundry | Parent Tips Calendar

Having young children sort and fold laundry is an easy way to improve their math skills.

Kids Learn Math by Folding Laundry | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Kids Clean Up Game! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Kids Clean Up Game! | Parent Tips Calendar

Kids will clean up after themselves more if you can make it fun!

Kids Clean Up Game! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Jumping Jack Vocabulary for Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Jumping Jack Vocabulary for Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

Jumping Jacks are a fun way to improve your child’s vocabulary!

Jumping Jack Vocabulary for Kids! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community How it Works! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

How it Works! | Parent Tips Calendar

Two free calendars offer daily parenting tips!

How it Works! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Grocery List Literacy! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Grocery List Literacy! | Parent Tips Calendar

Writing out the family grocery list can improve children’s literacy skills!

Grocery List Literacy! | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Food “Letter Play” | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Food “Letter Play” | Parent Tips Calendar

Help your child learn the alphabet by letting them play with their food!

Food “Letter Play” | Parent Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Draw and Cut Shapes with your Kids| Parenting Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Draw and Cut Shapes with your Kids| Parenting Tips Calendar

Drawing and cutting different shapes with toddlers helps develop their fine motor skills.

Draw and Cut Shapes with your Kids| Parenting Tips Calendar

Video thumbnail: In Your Community Challenge Your Child to Read! | Parent Tips Calendar

In Your Community

Challenge Your Child to Read! | Parent Tips Calendar

Encourage your child to read with a “book challenge!”

Challenge Your Child to Read! | Parent Tips Calendar