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Mom with boy in pyjamas.jpgAs a parent you are your child's first and most important teacher. Doing simple everyday things like talking, reading, and playing helps your child grow and even increases your child's IQ. Information and tools to help you are listed below.

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• Family FUNdamentals Pre K-3 Learning Activities


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• R.E.A.D.Y. Early Learning Program
Developed by the Michigan Department of Education and early childhood experts to provide you with information and material to help give young children a great start.

• Raising a Healthy Child
Provides you with information on how you can provide a nurturing and learning environment for your child.

• Helping Your Child Read
Helping a child learn to read is a gift that will last a lifetime and takes a partnership that begins at home and continues at child care and in school. Here you will find tips and information to help children build the foundation to learn to read.

• School Entrance, Attendance, Grade Promotion Policies
Important information on various school policy requirements.

• Choosing a School
Important things to consider when selecting a school.


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