Family Flyer
January 2022
Practice at Home
Are you struggling to keep your child engaged while learning at home? Creating an inviting home learning space could be the key to overcoming this struggle. Creating a "learning fort" or "cozy corner" will help keep learning fun! Consider using everyday home items such as blankets, pillows, bean bags, and stuffed animals to transport your child to their own "learning zone." Click the image for inspiring ideas!
Fireside Read Alouds
Winter Word Games
"Cold" is just one word that describes Winter! As a family discuss other Winter words like "snowy," and "icy." Keep the fun going by writing the words or drawing pictures to match. Use as many writing materials as you can to keep the spirit alive such as various paper styles and colorful markers.
Money Math
Race to $1.00!
One of our winter read alouds this month was "Lemonade in Winter" by Emily Jenkins. This was a fun story about siblings trying to sell lemonade from their stand in the middle of winter! They quickly learn how to count coins and use them to purchase things they want. Take some time to practice counting coins with your children at home using this fun game "Race to $1.00!"All you need to play is:
- A few handfuls of change, make sure there are lots of pennies!
- A die or a homemade spinner using a paper clip and pencil.
You can find the directions to this game and many other money games here or click on the photo below.
Community Health and Wellness
You can also check out "Kids Yoga Day" through the Crim Foundation by clicking on this link here ------> KIDS YOGA DAY!
Living in the Community
Bundle Up!
Physician's Park
218 E. Reid Rd.
Grand Blanc, MI
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Lace up those skates and head to the ice rink at Physician's Park to enjoy some old-fashioned family fun. Be sure to keep an eye on the temperature and click the image for updates and details!
Step it up!
FOR-MAR Nature Preserve
2142 N. Genesee Rd.
Burton, MI
January 29.2022
Session Times: 11:00-12:00; 1:00-2:00; 3:00-4:00
Try something new this winter! Visit FOR-MAR Nature Preserve for a snowshoeing adventure. Equipment is provided for the 1-mile hike. Preregistration is required. Click the image for details.
Hang On!
Davison Roadside Park
6160 Davison Rd
Burton, MI
For dates and times please call 810.736.7100
Calling all adventure seekers! Beginners and experts alike, get ready to go sledding! As soon as the snow flies, you can "get your sled on." with family and friends. Click the image to learn more.
Winter Animal Habitats
Want some ways to attract some winter animals? Click on the images below for links on how to create these family friendly feeders.
If You Build It...
Birding can be very affordable. The Homeschool Scientist shares some easy-to-make bird feeders using many materials you may have at home such as peanut butter, fruit, seed, and recyclables. If you build it, they will come!Tips to Provide a Winter Backyard Habitat
1. Provide Water: Non-frozen winter is hard to find during winter. Try pouring hot water on top so animals can drink.
2. Give them Shelter: Many animals need to feel safe during the winter in order to eat. Leave leaf or stick piles around your yard to provide a safe space.
In winter, food and water become scarce for many species of birds. Bird feeders not only provide essential nourishment for winter birds but provide people with free entertainment (and therapy!). Kids would have a great time putting these together!!
Giving Back to the Community
"Neighbors Helping Neighbors"
901 Chippewa St, Flint MI
(810) 232-9950
Volunteers seek to provide Genesee County residents with items that so many take for granted. They are accepting donations of clothing, linens, personal care items, as well as cleaning supplies. Click the image to find out more about donating or to get help to make this Winter more manageable. Click the image for more information
Foster a Love for Learning
Take a look at these quick things you can do as a family to foster a love for learning. Click on the picture of the calendar for a closer look of these activities.
Flyer Compiled By:
Dr. Joanne LeBlanc - GISD Coordinator of Instruction and Reading Recovery
Tameka Pritchett - Early Literacy Coach from West Wood Heights
Shannon Sly - GISD ELA Partnership Coach
Jeannine Strickert - Early Literacy Coach from Clio
Danielle Wolsker - GISD Math Partnership Coach
Kristie Yammine - Early Literacy Coach from West Wood Heights
Genesee Intermediate School District
Email: mwing@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GISDPage
Twitter: @GeneseeISD