Celebrate Kawanza by printing and coloring this page- Brain from Arthur Lighting the Kinara (https://www.pbs.org/parents/printables/brain-lighting-the-kinara-coloring-page)
Happy Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa begins today (12/26) and lasts until 1/1/24. Listen to My First Kwanza by Karen Katz yet at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1HrI4gJerI & learn more about Kwanzaa at https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/kwanzaa-history
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
Happy Boxing Day 2023! This holiday was traditionally celebrated by giving small gifts to the needy in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. However, Boxing Day has become a day of big sales offered by businesses in the UK, much like Black Friday in the USA. Learn more at https://nationaltoday.com/boxing-day/
Merry Christmas!
Chase the Christmas spirit like in the story I Got the Christmas Spirit by printing and coloring these free pictures- Santa with Super Why team (https://www.pbs.org/parents/printables/happy-holidays-coloring-page), Curious George (https://www.pbs.org/parents/printables/a-very-monkey-christmas-coloring-page)
Did you know Christmas is celebrated differently around the world? Learn more by listening to Joy to the World: Christmas Around the Globe by Kate DePalma at https://youtu.be/by0Hmqp_otw?si=xCinbmtJkrwClKIK
We are Talking About the Holidays all month long. Have you read I Got the Christmas Spirit by by Connie Schofield-Morrison yet? If not, you can listen to this fun story at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y0nG7uUvdA
Hurry! You can still enroll your child for free or low-cost preschool options at HMGAllegan.org or 269-512-7775
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)
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!
Weekly tip for parents and caregivers!
