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detroitrussell-woodsIPRead, Write, Roar42689112025-04-022025-06-1112:0013:00EducationRead, Write, Roar Sign-UpRead, Write, ROAR! is presented by the Michigan Learning Channel. In this English Language Arts program, Kindergarten through 3rd Grade learners build literacy skills through phonics instruction, word-building, read-alouds, and writing exercises.
detroitrussell-woodsVVirtual Tutoring ( Booknook, Reading Partners, Springboard, SOAR)426885111112025-01-072025-04-0216:0018:00EducationBD Tutoring Sign-Up Brilliant Detroit and our partner BookNook have launched remote literacy tutoring to serve students Kindergarten-4th grade. The program uses video conferencing and the BookNook digital literacy platform to provide time for students to connect with mentors and improve their literacy skills each week. Mentors lead students through pre-planned lessons that BookNook recommends based on students’ skill level and areas of need.
detroitrussell-woodsIPAges & Stages Questionnaire Screening Sessions42688411112025-01-102025-04-0212:0014:30HealthASQ Sign-UpThe ASQ-3 is considered a monitoring tool because it assesses the developmental process of children in important areas, such as speech, physical ability, social ability, and problem solving ability.
detroitrussell-woodsIPZumbini12025-04-222025-06-1714:0015:00EducationZumbini Sign-UpZumbini is a musical play and learn with movement designed for classes forchildren ages 0 - 4 and their caregivers. caregiver-child
detroitrussell-woodsIPReading is Fundamental 42688512025-04-022025-06-1116:3017:30EducationRIF Sign-UpReading Is Fundamental, Inc. is the largest non-profit children\'s literacy organization in the United States. RIF provides resources such as books, STEM-themed classroom activities, professional development for educators, and parent engagement materials.
detroitrussell-woodsIPParent Cafe425306112025-04-172025-04-3016:3018:30Family SupportParent Cafe Sign-UpThe Parent Café is a family-based and parent led program designed by Be Strong Families to facilitate peer-to-peer learning around five evidence-based protective factors that improve resilience and strengthen supports within families: Resilience: Be strong and flexible Relationships: Caregivers need friends Support: We all need help sometimes Knowledge: Caregiving is part natural and part learned Communication: Children need help communicating Parent Cafés are designed to address stigmas around mental health and behavioral health challenges within families by providing a safe space for caregivers to share lived experiences and receive concrete support, including referrals to behavioral health specialists.adults
detroitrussell-woodsIPLiteracy Night (Weds)43519812025-04-302025-04-3017:0018:30EducationLiteracy Night Sign-Up
detroitrussell-woodsIPFood Smarts44265412025-04-012025-05-0616:3018:00HealthFoodSmarts Sign-UpFoodSmarts is a 6-week nutrition education program designed for families. In this interactive course, participants will learn how to set SMART nutrition goals, make healthy food choices, and gain practical cooking skills. The program offers hands-on activities and the chance to sample nutritious recipes that everyone can enjoy.family
detroitrussell-woodsIPPowerUp Fitness44265112025-04-072025-06-1116:3017:30HealthPowerUp Sign-UpA movement and learning activity program focused on gross motor skill development with early learning concepts for ages 3 to 5. PowerUp Your School® is an evidence-based physical activity program aligned with academics and character concepts for grades K-8.children
detroitrussell-woodsIPArts & Scraps42688512025-04-242025-06-1216:0016:45EducationArts & Scraps Sign-Up This program helps inspires students to reimagine recycled industrial materials and think creatitly. Guided by a facilitator, students explore STEM and/or literacy through daily lessons followed by a creativity session. During each lesson students create an art project based on their understanding of the day\'s lesson. Students will receive their own individual bags of repurposed.children
detroitrussell-woodsIPMartial Arts42689412025-04-032025-06-1917:0018:00HealthMartial Arts Sign-UpMartial Arts is a way to gain practices to assist coordination, strength, agility, and flexibility. The purpose is to create a routine that fosters overall well-being, in any situation or space.children
detroitrussell-woodsIPWalking Club442650112025-04-072025-06-1114:0015:00EducationWalking Club Sign-UpWalking Club invites participants of all ages to join Brilliant Detroit staff for regular walks twice a week. This program promotes overall health and well-being while offering a supportive community to help set and achieve personal health goals. It\'s a fun way to get active, stay motivated, and enjoy time outdoors together!family
detroitrussell-woodsIPRaising a Reader 44265212025-04-072025-06-1116:3017:30EducationRaising a Reader Sign-UpFamily literacy habit building program utilizing rotating bags of books and parent engagement workshops.children
detroitrussell-woodsIPNature Tots/Nature12025-04-082025-05-2711:0012:00EducationNature Trunk Sign-InBelle Isle curates a trunk and brings it to the site to help kids discover the wonders of nature in their own neighborhoods. Sessions included music and movement, vocabulary and literacy, math and science skills, and artistic expression.
detroitrussell-woodsIPEarly Explorers42541812025-04-032025-05-2211:0012:00EducationEarly Explorer Sign-UpEach week, we will dig into the world’s wonders, from the deep sea to dinosaurs, with hands-on activities, games, and stories.
detroitrussell-woodsIPCommunity Resource Hour42688012025-04-232025-04-2312:0014:00DistributionNOpen Resource Sign-UpThis is a great opportunity for active participants to recieve FREE resources such as diapers, clothing items, house hold goods to be properly equipped and not have to worry about those things while raising our future leaders.
detroitrussell-woodsIPAdvisory Board Meeting 42688012025-04-282025-04-2817:3018:30CommunityNAdvisory Board Sign-UpOnce-a-month meetings for our kid-success and community-change makers come together over a good meal to discuss the workings of the Russell Woods hub and how we come together as a village to host programs and serve families.
detroitrussell-woodsIPCommunity Meet & Greet42688012025-04-092025-04-0916:3018:00CommunityNMeet & Greet Sign-UpThis community dinner was created for new families to come down and get to know the staff, hub, and programs to see how we work and how we can impact your family in a brilliant way!
detroitrussell-woodsIPRW/Central Baby Shower42688212025-04-252025-04-2516:3018:30CommunityNRW x CT Baby Shower Sign-UpEngaging presentations & demonstrations from Brilliant Detroit program facilitators for LENA Play, Zumbini, and more!