List of fun things to do with your child before they enter kindergarten.
“I never met a color I didn’t like.” – Dale Chihuly Color is everywhere! Can you guess the color for each of these riddles?
Go for a walk and look for letters of the alphabet all around you! For example, two branches on the ground might form the letter T. The goal is to find the letters without having to move items around to create the letter. Mark off each letter as you find it!
Participate in one library or Storytime craft. View our upcoming events on our Facebook page. Come into the library or call 616-681-9678 during open hours to sign up for one. (You do not have to sign up for Storytime.)
Complete 5 missions to earn a small prize at the library.
Find at least 6 of the following colors on a walk around your neighborhood. What kind of interesting things do you see? Mark each color off as you find them. Don't forget to look high and low!
Do something nice and show kindness to others! These activities are great ways to show your generosity.
Get your little ones to expand their horizons. This can be accomplished by trying something new or seeing things in a different light. Teach your little ones that you don’t have to travel far to explore new things—wonderment can be found everywhere!
Use the Michigan Activity Pass to take your family on an adventure. You will need a library card.Complete 5 missions to earn a small prize at the library.
Use the Michigan Activity Pass to take your family or just yourself on an adventure. You will need a library card.Complete 5 missions to earn a small prize at the library.
Books can take you around the world and back, even if you're only in your backyard! Show us all the fun and exciting places you read by marking each place you read. Get out and read!
Take part in the Reading Challenge and read! Don't forget to log all of the books you read for the challenge!Complete 5 missions to earn a small prize at the library.
Take part in the Reading Challenge and read! Don't forget to log the books you read for the challenge!Complete 5 missions to earn a small prize at the library.
Take part in the Reading Challenge and read! Don't forget to log the books your read for the challenge!Complete 5 missions to earn a small prize at the library.
Parents with kids 5 and under can sign up for TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, a free texting service that sends you activity ideas twice a week to help get your little one ready for school success!
All you need is your zip code and your child's birthdate to get started. Brought to you by Midwest Collaborative for Library Services and the Library of Michigan.Complete 5 missions to earn a small prize at the library.