Great Start is hosting a Winter Bingo Challenge! Complete a card and return it to get an activity bag for participating. You will be entered to win the grand prize, a winter fun kit on March 8th. All entries must be received by Sunday, March 7th at midnight. They can be brought to the Delta-Schoolcraft […]
Summer 2022 fun has arrived! We will be offering a number of Family connections in both Delta & Schoolcraft Counties. Our Play & Learn Groups are back with Clearlake Education Center! They will be offering monthly nature-themed early literacy workshops in June, July & August for families at different parks. Be sure to register for […]
It’s that time again. Be sure to register your child for Kindergarten and secure your screening date. Attached is information regarding Delta County Kindergarten Registration. We will update this on Facebook as additional information becomes available. Also, don’t forget preschool registration begins the last week in April (Call 1-800-562-9131 for free preschool enrollment in Delta […]
The Delta and Schoolcraft Great Start Parent Coalitions were awarded a 2nd round of Trusted Advisors grants by the Michigan Department of Education this spring. This is making free summer reading camps available both in Delta and Schoolcraft Counties for children 0-5 years and their caregivers. Participants will receive a summer reading bag, books, materials, […]
Funfest is back! This year we trying something new, a free CAR-nival drive-through event for kids 0-8 years old. There will be games, activities, free books & giveaways for the first 300 kids, all from the comfort and safety of your car! Funfest 2021 kids CAR-nival! will be held Rain or shine in Saturday, April […]
This year’s FREE reading program for 0-5 year olds is a combination of online and optional in-person sessions. Giving families the flexibility to attend at their own comfort levels. Week 1 teaches Sensational Skills and Week 2 focuses on Joyful Reading facilitated by award-winning teacher and national author, Dr. Gina Pepin! Learn ways to build […]
Our 2021 Trusted Advisors grant ended 11/24/21. We were also awarded 2 additional $10k Talking is Teaching mini grants in October. Our accomplishments through these grants were: Three permanent Storywalks located at the following locations: Escanaba Public Library, Bark River Sports Complex (new hiking trail) and St. Francis School in Manistique Additional book titles for […]