As a parent you are your child's first and most important teacher. Doing simple everyday things like talking, reading, and playing helps your child grow and even increases your child's IQ. Information and tools to help you are listed below.
• R.E.A.D.Y. Early Learning Program Developed by the Michigan Department of Education and early childhood experts to provide you with information and material to help give young children a great start.
• Raising a Healthy Child Provides you with information on how you can provide a nurturing and learning environment for your child.
• Helping Children Learn to Read Helping a child learn to read is a gift that will last a lifetime and takes a partnership that begins at home and continues at child care and in school. Here you will find tips and information to help children build the foundation to learn to read.