October 2019 Giveaway—Good Job Reward Chart
October 1, 2019Track their hard work and reward good behavior Win a customizable magnetic responsibility chart featuring magnetic tiles and stickers corresponding to common household tasks, from “Make the Bed” and “Help with Dinner” to “Do Homework” and “Brush Your Teeth.” Learning Resources Good Job Reward Chart allows you to pick out the tasks of their choice
Back to School: Teaching Kids About Money
September 18, 2019By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency During back-to-school season, parents are focused on helping their children succeed academically, socially and, yes, financially. I know talking about money is not easy, and not enough schools incorporate personal finance concepts into the curriculum. That puts the onus on parents and grandparents, who may not feel comfortable with
Win tickets to ride Thomas the Tank Engine!
August 1, 2019Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Flint, Michigan for Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019! Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to take a ride on Thomas the Tank Engine, meet the railway controller Sir Topham Hatt, and more! Spend a day with your friend Thomas when the #1 Engine
Open play is a core experience at Northville’s new play center Stemville
July 31, 2019Stemville is dedicated to engaging children in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by encouraging them to use creative thinking and problem solving as they play. Open play is a core element of Stemville and options include 25,000 Magformers, 7500 Clicformers, 660 Everblocks and more. Each month, the center features a different STEM-based activity that,
August 2019 Giveaway—Coding Critters
July 31, 2019Cute critters help build STEM skills without screens With Coding Critters (ages 4+) by Learning Resources, young children get to care for a fun pet while being introduced to basic coding skills. Children learn coding through stories, teaching them imaginative play along with STEM skills. Your child can learn sequential logic, critical thinking and problem-solving––
Ice cream rolling in Washtenaw County
July 31, 2019From the streets of Thailand to Ann Arbor, Briarwood Mall is opening a Sweeting Rolled Ice Cream store, offering Thai rolled ice cream, bubble tea and other beverages. Additionally, Naughty Boy’s Rolled Ice Cream opened in Dexter, using fresh, local and natural ingredients. Menu items include Strawberry Shortcake, which features Zingerman’s sweet cream biscuit and