7/18/14 - The Livingston County Great Start Parent Coalition held its monthly meeting Thursday night at the Genoa Township playground. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month, usually at the Livingston Educational Service Agencyâs office on Grand River in Howell. This time around the great weather provided organizers, parents and kids with an opportunity to make a field trip out of the monthly meeting. Everyone in attendance was treated to free pizza. Childcare was provided so that parents could discuss volunteer opportunities and the âBackpacks for Kidsâ event that will be held on August 21st. Sarah Smith, a parent liaison with Great Start Livingston, tells WHMI, each year the organization surveys county kindergarten teachers to determine areas of improvement for new students. Smith said the biggest concern is social and emotional development. Teachers say they can teach them their ABCâs and 123âs, but they need to be able to sit in order to learn that. In order to ready your youngsters for the upcoming school year, Smith suggested parents plan play dates for pre-kindergarteners to improve social skills. She added that the Howell Carnegie Library host events throughout the year to engage children in social activities. According to Smith, the toddler preschool dance party, and early literacy days are a big hit with the kids. For more information on the Great Start Livingston Parent Coalition, their educational and fun time events visit one of the links provided below. (LR/JK)
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