Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is now available in Shiawassee County! Great Start Shiawassee's partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library will provide a hand-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality book each month to registered children from birth to age five.
Created in 1995, The Dollywood Foundation launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to inspire a love of reading and learning in children. Dolly wanted to share her life and legacy as an inspiration to all children to "Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More."
How It Works
- Enroll your child online at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/MISHIAWASSEE
- In 6-8 weeks, your child will receive their first book in the mail, 'The Little Engine That Could'.
- Books arrive in the mail monthly until your child's 5th birthday.
Books
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. The Imagination Library books are specially-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality books that are delivered to registered children each month from birth to age five. These books are personalized with the child's name and mailed directly to the child's home to create a gifting experience that makes books exciting and shows the child someone is thinking of them.
These materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
Join Us
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23 October
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Life with Preschoolers - Owosso 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - OwossoDate: Wed Oct 23Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeA 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families
Discussion:- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.
Great Start Readiness Program
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24 October
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Make Parenting A Pleasure - GS Family Coalition 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMMake Parenting A Pleasure - GS Family CoalitionDate: Thu Oct 24Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PMCalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeMake Parenting A Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them.
Free Dinner & Supervised Care
Register at https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si or by calling 989-725-2581.
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29 October
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Halloween Fun Night - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMHalloween Fun Night - Great Start Family Coalition MeetingDate: Tue Oct 29Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeJoin us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents.
Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner being served at 5:30. Tot watch is provided.
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo -
Life with Preschoolers - Morrice 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - MorriceDate: Tue Oct 29Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
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7 November
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Life with Preschoolers - Morrice 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - MorriceDate: Thu Nov 7Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
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14 November
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Life with Preschoolers - Morrice 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - MorriceDate: Thu Nov 14Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
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21 November
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Life with Preschoolers - Morrice 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - MorriceDate: Thu Nov 21Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USACalendar: Great Start Shiawassee
A 4-Session Family Discussion Group
Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families
Discussions:
- Consistent routines
- Positive discipline
- Communication skills
- Connected relationships
- Handling stress and time challenges
- ...much more!
Register by calling 989-725-2581or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers
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26 November
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Parent Cafe: Social Support - Great Start Family Coalition 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMParent Cafe: Social Support - Great Start Family CoalitionDate: Tue Nov 26Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USACalendar: Great Start ShiawasseeJoin us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents. Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner served at 5:30. Tot watch is provided.
Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo
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