Family Flyer

The Family Flyer is created by Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) Early Literacy and Math coaches and coordinators. Our hope is that parents and caretakers, countywide, take advantage of the resources to support their kindergarten through third grade children with academics, nutrition, and well-being. New events and resources will be published monthly. Please contact Education and Learning at the GISD if you have any questions. The contact information is located at the bottom of this flyer. It is our hope that you find this resource useful and fun. Enjoy!

Enjoy these Black History themed books with your friends and families.

It's Tab Time! Looking for an engaging and educational family program to watch? Tab Time is just the thing. Join "Ms. Tab" and her famous guests for storytime, cooking tips, crafts, and much more! You won't want to miss a minute as she motivates children and parents alike to "live their best life!" Click the image to view the program trailer😃

We just LOVE the ease of this math game! It is low prep and fun to play with your children or for children to play with one another! The game play is simple - player one will simply choose one number from the first small heart, then pick two numbers from the second heart that add to the chosen number from heart one. Play continues with the second player. The game will become more challenging as it goes. The winner is the last player who can successfully find two numbers that add together to make their number.

You can find the game for print by clicking on the photo or create your own! Place the "game board" in a sleeve protector and use whiteboard markers to play over and over.

Get excited about Science! We are so fortunate to have year-round opportunities to grow young scientists right in Genesee County! The Longway Planetarium offers highly acclaimed interactive STEM programs. Children AND adults can explore, create and experiment as they inquire and acquire new skills. Click the picture above to learn more about the Science Workshops hosted at the Longway Planetarium in Flint!

Winter is a tough time for all of us. There's less sunshine, fewer hours of daylight, we see our friends less often, illnesses are at their peak, not to mention all of the other stressors we have been carrying. It isn't just adults who get the winter-time blues; our children go through the same set of emotions.

It is worth the time to take a minute to practice mindfulness and meditation together. This video from Flocabulary is a fun way to help you and your children understand what mindfulness and meditation do, and lead you through a meditation practice. Click on the photo to take you to the activity. Just breathe!

What would you do if you were trapped in a snow globe? Would you run in circles looking for a way out? Would you try to catch snowflakes on your tongue? Would you search for a friend, or would you simply snuggle in for a long winter nap? Talk with your family and friends to make a plan for your personal snow globe adventure. Remember, you are only limited by your imagination. Click the link to be directed to a complete snow globe writing plan and activity guide. See you there!

"Do you want to write snow words?" 🎵

The word "snowman" is a compound word, meaning it is made up of two words. Make a list of other compound words that contain the word snow. Each word is worth 5 points. Play with a family member or friend and see how many points you can earn! The winner and loser have to work together to build a snowman! Have fun!

🔦Spotlight on Carriage Town

Founded in 1950 as the Flint Rescue Mission, the staff members and volunteers of Carriage Town Ministries have provided shelter and food to those in need for over 70 years.

"Visitors and residents find a haven of safety and acceptance, learning and responsibility, structure and productivity…A place to find a new birth, a sense of purpose for today, and hope for tomorrow." -Carriage Town Ministries

Click the image for your opportunity to serve, donate and grow!

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.

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

Email: mwing@geneseeisd.org
Website: www.geneseeisd.org
Location: 2413 West Maple Avenue, Flint, MI, USA
Phone: 810-591-4400
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Twitter: @GeneseeISD