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Preschool Learning Resources for Parents – PreKindergarten Literacy Activities – State of Michigan

Preschool Learning at Home Resource: PreKindergarten Literacy Activities – State of Michigan
School-Home Literacy Connections. Activities for students moving from. Pre–K to K. PILOT, May 2003. In support of the State Board of Education's Commitment …
[pdf http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Pre_Kindergarten_Literacy_Activities_66520_7.pdf 604 700]
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