Early Childhood Resources

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 18 Sep
    • ABCs of Cooking: First Lutheran
      Date: Sep 18
      Location: First Lutheran Church 1206 Whitehall Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      ABC's of Cooking: An early literacy program offered by Read Muskegon; designed for families with 3-5 year old children. Every Thursday from 10am-12pm at First Lutheran Church children and their caregivers dance, cook, read and practice their ABC's. Spots in our cooking classes are limited, please register today to save your spot. You may register by either following the link, finding/following our Facebook Page (Read Muskegon), or by calling our office at 231-747-7273.  Siblings that are younger or older may participate as well. All recipes are kid-friendly and relate to the weekly stories. The books are yours to keep.

    • Muskegon Public Learn, Play & Grow @ Bunker Elementary
      Date: Sep 18
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: 2312 Denmark St. Muskegon 49441
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      NEW TIME AND LOCATION!!

      Please join our Play and Learn Group again at Bunker Elementary, 2312 Denmark St., Muskegon!

      Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm & Thursdays 10 - 11:30 am

      Please email mdoyle@mpsk12.net with questions!

      Walk ins welcome!

       

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    • Play n Learn at Kingdom Community Center
      Date: Sep 18
      Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
      Location: Kingdom Embassy Covenant Church, 3025 Glenside Blvd., Muskegon , MI 49441
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Weekly Play n Learn Group for ages 0-5 with their parents/caregivers. There will be interactive story time, healthy snack, and educational play stations for the children. Contact Diamond at 231-720-6888 for more information.

  • 18 Sep
    thru Sep 25
    • ABCs of Cooking: First Lutheran
      Date: Sep 18 - Sep 25
      Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: First Lutheran Church 1206 Whitehall Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      ABC's of Cooking: An early literacy program offered by Read Muskegon; designed for families with 3-5 year old children. Every Thursday from 10am-12pm at First Lutheran Church children and their caregivers dance, cook, read and practice their ABC's. Spots in our cooking classes are limited, please register today to save your spot. You may register by either following the link, finding/following our Facebook Page (Read Muskegon), or by calling our office at 231-747-7273.  Siblings that are younger or older may participate as well. All recipes are kid-friendly and relate to the weekly stories. The books are yours to keep.

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Community Connections

Great Start Collaborative
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Family Service Directory Click here to access a full list of healthcare, social services, education, and basic needs support for parents of young children. Contact us directly for copies of the brochure version pictured here. Family Service Directory
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The Library
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Read Muskegon
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Resources for Families with New Babies Updated info about breastfeeding support, nutrition, prenatal education, Community Doulas, new parent groups, home nurse programs, teen & homeless parent support and more! Resources for Families with New Babies
WIC Public Health Muskegon County
WIC-Food, Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding support regardless of income. Moderate to low-income families with children prenatal to age five qualify for food, nutrition, breastfeeding supplies, and formula assistance. 231-724-1391 WIC-Food, Nutrition & Breastfeeding Support
Community Doulas
Community Doulas How YOU Birth Doulas? Doulas provide support before, during, and after childbirth! Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
Great Start to Quality High quality, low cost/free childcare resources for families and providers. Childcare Resources
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Care more. Be more. Dream more. Learn more.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library FREE carefully selected book mailed to your child 0-5 years old each month. Made possible by United Way of the Lakeshore. FREE Books in the Mail

All It Takes Is H.E.A.R.T.

Questions?  Please contact:


Heather Nummerdor
Administrative Assistant
(231) 767-8300
(231) 773-1482