Great Start Collaborative
Mission
All children in Shiawassee County will be safe, healthy, and eager to succeed in school and in life.
Michigan Early Childhood Outcomes
Children are born healthy.
Children are healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade.
Children are developmentally ready to succeed in school at time of school entry.
Children are prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of third grade.
The Great Start Collaborative Team
Continues the work of creating a seamless Early Childhood System that includes all local agencies and organizations, including private and public services agencies, faith based organizations, businesses, and parents.
* Great Start Collaborative materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.
Contact Great Start Shiawassee
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24 September
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Great Start Family Coalition Meeting - Save the Date 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMGreat Start Family Coalition Meeting - Save the DateDate: Tue Sep 24Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: 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.
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2 October
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Life with Preschoolers - Owosso 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - OwossoDate: Wed Oct 2Time: 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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9 October
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Life with Preschoolers - Owosso 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - OwossoDate: Wed Oct 9Time: 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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16 October
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Life with Preschoolers - Owosso 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLife with Preschoolers - OwossoDate: Wed Oct 16Time: 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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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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29 October
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Life with Preschoolers - Morrice 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLife with Preschoolers - MorriceDate: Tue Oct 29Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: 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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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 PMCalendar: 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.
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5 November
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Life with Preschoolers - Morrice 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLife with Preschoolers - MorriceDate: Tue Nov 5Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: 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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