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Important Notice Concerning Changes in the MiBKC program: Program Changes - learn about the changes to MiBKC program
DID YOU KNOW the billing process for providers will be changing April 2009? Educate yourself on the new changes so you know what to expect! Use the documents and links below to understand what changes are being made and how you can be ready! Official Notice of Changes How to Talk to Parents About Changes Frequently Asked Questions About New Changes Change Poster DHS Billing Website How to Plan for Professional Development Planning for Professional Development Training Information - To see what is being offered in your area visit the Events Calendar link! MiBKC Training and the CDA MiBKC Training and the Early Childhood Core Knowledge and Competencies CEU Information CEU Description
Literacy Activities Here There and Everywhere The Real Mother Goose The Rain Came Down The Shape of Things Eating the Alphabet Animal Antics from 1 to 10 Make Your Own Literacy Kit - The ABCs at Home with Me Instructions for Assembling Kit Contents and Box Label (large 8 1/2 by 11 sheet label suggested for use - then just cut in half) Parent/Provider Instruction Booklet (print front and back on 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper and fold in half)
Michigan Better Kid Care Newsletter Summer 2009 - Changes to Child Care Trainings, Planning for Professional Development NEW! Spring 2009 - Provider Billing Changes, Gardening and Child Care MSU Extension Child Care Articles These articles are researched-based and address various issues within human development. The articles below cover a variety of topics of interest to providers.
Click on a link to be taken to a PDF of the article: Effective Communication with Parents Using Play in Child Care to Enrich Learning The Importance of Movement in Kids' Development Working with Picky Eaters Helping Children Develop Self-Control Social Emotional Development of Infants Social Emotional Development of Toddlers Teaching Kids About Managing Money
Mealtime Memo for Child Care Newsletter The issues of Mealtime Memo for Child Care, is a monthly newsletter that includes menus, recipes, and activities related to child care.
Below you will find some helpful links for child care providers: Early Childhood in Michigan Early Childhood Investment Corporation (www.ecic4kids.org) Money Management Budgeting (http://www.fm.fcs.msue.msu.edu/) Home Ownership Resources Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) (http://www.michigan.gov/mshda) Freddie Mac Housing Products (http://www.freddiemac.com) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (http://www.hud.gov) Small Business Information Small Business and Technology Development Center (http://www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/) Small Business Association of Michigan (http://www.sbam.org/)
Michigan Small Business Administration (http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/mi/index.html) Programming Resources Michigan State University Extension (http://www.portal.msue.msu.edu/portal/) WKAR / PBS Ready To Learn (http://pbskids.org/read/) Michigan 4H Youth Development
Additional Training Resources The resources listed below offer addtional training opportunities. These resources are not affliated with the Michigan Better Kid Care program. Questions about these programs should be directed to the organization listed.
Community Coordinated Child Care (Mi4Cs) (www.mi4c.org)
Michigan 4H Youth Development (http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/leadership.html)
WKAR/PBS TeacherLine (http://www.pbs.org/teacherline/)