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!

We hope to help all of our children feel this way about reading. Watch the short clip below to understand "Why I Read" from a kid's perspective.

Enjoy these read aloud books with your friends and families.

Play with your child to see who has more luck!

All you need are three dice, or you can pull out the Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 out of a deck of cards and randomly flip over three cards from the deck. If you don't have dice or cards, there are many places online to use virtual dice like this one: Roll 3 Die. You can print the game board below by clicking on the photo or make your own! Have fun playing together, and GOOD LUCK!

Who doesn't want to watch astronauts play slime ping pong in space?! Check out this amazing Nickelodeon slime in a Space Virtual Field Trip.

March is the month for wishing! If you were so lucky you could make FOUR wishes rather than three, what would you wish for? Certainly, you would want to share your luck with others! Click the four-leaf clover to write a wish for yourself, one for a friend, your family, and even one for the WHOLE world🍀 Be sure to wish wisely! Lucky little leprechauns can change the world with kindness. Wish away!

Make Any Time Learning Time!

TALK is a text service recommended by Marissa, the Youth Services Librarian at the Genesee District Library, for parents of young children to help prepare them for Kindergarten. The messages encourage parents to engage their children in exploratory learning and discovery.

"Parents can sign up to get 8-10 messages per month with fun activities you can do at home to help prepare little ones, ages 5 and under, for school success."

Click the image to view more of Marissa's recommendations and to see what else the GDL has to offer your family.

Tic-Tac-Toe with a twist! You can print the boards from this link OR create boards of your own. Find five markers for each player. Possible marker choices include buttons, coins, scraps of colored paper, or paper clips. Here's the twist: If you want to place your marker on a spot, you have to think of a word that starts with that letter. Once you think of a word, say it, and put down your item to "mark the spot!" The first player with three markers in a row wins the game.

Click the Tic- Tac- Toe board to print boards as well as access a variety of other games.

Why do leprechauns recycle? ...THEY LIKE TO GO GREEN!

Are you looking for fun ways to shake the winter blahs and celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Click the fun-loving leprechaun for five family-friendly ideas that are sure to make everyone smile 🍀

🔦Spotlight on the Salvation Army of Genesee County

For decades, The Salvation Army has provided essential support to Genesee County residents. This work continues to be necessary and is dependent upon both monetary donations and hours of volunteer support.

"Wherever there is a need in Genesee County

you'll find The Salvation Army ready to serve the most vulnerable families"

Click the image to learn how you can contribute, volunteer, or receive support.

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 at these activities.

Dr. Joanne LeBlanc - GISD Coordinator of Instruction and Reading Recovery

Tameka Pritchett - Early Literacy Coach from Westwood 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 Westwood Heights

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