Early Childhood Resources

Resources for Families, Caregivers, and Educators

We invite you to explore the activities, events, and resources below designed to give children a great start!

 

 

 

Early Childhood & Literacy Events

  • 9 Sep
    • Reeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow Program
      Date: Sep 9
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      A space where all families with children ages birth to 5 years old are welcome to come connect, learn, play and grow together. Please contact Elyse Jasperse at jaspersee@reeths-puffer.org with questions. Please complete a once-a-year registration here

    • Paws and Read with Breezy and Dolly - Hackley Library
      Date: Sep 9
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
      Location: Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      There are two four-legged reading helpers in Hackley Library's Youth Services!! Practice and strengthen literacy skills by reading out loud to our friendly therapy dogs who are calm, non judgmental listeners. They’re excited to hear all the stories – and receive all the belly rubs. Please call 231-722-8014 to register for a 20 minute time slot. Ages 3-12. Free!

  • 10 Sep
    • Reeths-Puffer Play, Learn and Grow Program
      Date: Sep 10
      Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2885 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      A space where all families with children ages birth to 5 years old are welcome to come connect, learn, play and grow together. Please contact Elyse Jasperse at jaspersee@reeths-puffer.org with questions. Please complete a once-a-year registration here

    • Connection Point Play and Learn
      Date: Sep 10
      Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: 2270 S. Mill Iron Rd. Muskegon, MI 49442
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Located at connection point church, every Tuesday from 10-11 AM. Parents/Guardians and their kids ages 0-5!

      • Circle story time
      • Fun games/activities
      • Free books to take home and MORE!

    • Orchard View Play and Learn- Morning Session
      Date: Sep 10
      Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
      Location: 1765 Ada Street in Muskegon
      Cost: FREE
      Calendar: Read early. Read often Community Events

      Please join us for interactive fun with your child ages birth to 5 years old. Playgroup
      will be held on the dates and times listed below. A FREE meal will be provided for the
      entire family while we learn, grow and play together, engaging in developmentally
      appropriate activities.
      All events are held at the Orchard View Community Education building located at
      1765 Ada Street in Muskegon.

Enter to Win
Enter to WIN a $25 Meijer Gift Card & Books!

If you have a child from birth-to-8 years old, you could win a FREE $25 Meijer Gift Card and Books!

Want to enter?  Open this entry form, fill it out, and click the 'Submit' button.

It's that EASY!  A winner is drawn every month. Special thanks to Meijer for donating the gift cards.  

 

Early Childhood Resources - MAISD

Early Childhood Resources - Community Partners

The Library
Read Muskegon
Call 211
Community Doulas
Great Start to Quality
Help Me Grow
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.  Care more.  Be more. Dream more. Learn more.

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