JUNE 2017

 

 Please find below a listing of all of the Self Help Inc. CFCE community based programs scheduled for JUNE 2017!!  All programs provided are FREE for families!

 

Programs are organized below by age level.  Some programs are appropriate for more than one age level, and are listed in ALL appropriate age sections.  What is the difference between multi-session groups and multiple sessions?  

 
Multi-Session groups:  Multi-session groups typically run for consecutive weeks, and require that you sign up in advance for all sessions.  They can run from 3 weeks to up to 10 weeks.
Multiple Sessions:   This means that the same program will be held on multiple dates and locations.  Each session is individual and you can register for just one or more!

Please also check out our website for other information and resources  here . Also, keep checking our online calendar at  http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/  for the most Up-To-Date program listings!!
allagesALL AGES
Drop-In Playgroup (multiple sessions)
Moms, Dads, and caretakers of young children...Come join Carol Carver - Early Childhood Support Specialist-from Self Help, Inc. Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program.  Parents can chat together, children can engage in toys-music-and-manipulatives together, and everyone will have some FUN!!!  The Playgroup will run for approximately 45 minutes- with free play lasting about 20 minutes and then songs, stories, simple art and parachute play will be offered towards the later part! Come join us for these FUN GET-TOGETHERS with others! ALL are Welcomed!!!    NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!  CFCE FACILITATOR:  Carol Carver
Date/Time Location Registration ADD. INFO.
June 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Mansfield Public Library DROP IN
June 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Beaver Brook Playground-ABINGTON
DROP IN THIS IS AN OUTDOOR PROGRAM-WEATHER PERMITTING!!!
June 15 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm East Bridgewater Public Library DROP IN


Lunch Time Stories & Picnic at the Park (multiple sessions)
Let's all get together for some lunch time FUN!!   Bring a bagged lunch for you and your child &  join us for some fun conversations, stories, toys, and  playground FUN!!!   We will be meeting first at the Playground and then move over for our picnic, etc.!!!  REGISTER for this BY CALLING OR EMAILING CAROL CARVER AT 508-559-1666 X1811, ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
Date/Time Location
June 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Middleboro Pierce Park & Playground
June 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Friendship Park & Playground- W. Bridgewater
June 21 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Middleboro Pierce Park & Playground
Turner Free Library's Teddy Bears Pic Nic @ Turner Free Library-Randolph
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Ms.Marsha at the Turner Free Library for the annual Teddy Bear Pic Nic. Bring your favorite furry friend and a snack to the library and join Ms. Meghan and Marsha for a fun filled time! There will be songs, crafts and some great stories. Contact the library for details at 781 961 0932
Music & Movement with Ms. Marsha @ Sharon Public Library
June 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Join Ms. Marsha as we sing, dance, and move to the groove to the latest and greatest children's songs.  We will sing, dance, use props and have an instrument play.   This program is geared towards young children and their caregivers of all ages.  One lucky family will leave with the program CD.  This is a drop in program no need to register but if you have any questions please call the library.  
CFCE FACILITATOR:  Marsha Wright
Traveling Nature Club @ WWI Memorial Park & Zoo
June 19 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Come join us for this Outdoor Nature Hike experience!!!! REGISTER for this family SERIES BY CALLING OR EMAILING CAROL CARVER AT 508-559-1666 X1811, ccarver@selfhelpinc.org! Give me a call today:).  We will meet at the Zoo Keeper's office area and take our hike from there!!! (all activities are WEATHER PERMITTING)    As families... we will discover & explore different outdoor terrains during the summer, fall and spring seasons ....along with stories, activities and related art projects each month. A bundle of OUTDOOR FUN in various towns and outdoor places!!! Each month the Traveling Nature club is at different site...always check our calendar for details!!
STORYWALK!!!( "You Are My Sunshine") @ Halloran Park Children's Playspace
Jun 20 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Drop by for this parent-child activity (weather permitting)!!!  Drop by anytime with your child(ren) at the playground area at the Halloran Park between 1:00-2:00 on June 20, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time to play at the playground and then when individual families are ready to start the walk they can sign in at the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the playground area. This will begin your FUN journey of combining a children's story with a walking route outdoors!!! Feel free to bring a stroller if you'd like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art project with your child(ren) or you can choose to bring it home.  
Stories and Smoothies @ Whole Foods at Legacy Place 
June 21 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Drop into Whole Foods market on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and join CFCE for a story, song, simple art project and smoothie making all based on a particular fruit or vegetable!  
DROP IN!  NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED  CFCE FACILITATOR: Leslie Dunn
STORYWALK ("Little Cloud") @ Middleboro Pierce Playground & Park
Jun 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop by for this parent-child activity (weather permitting) !!!  Drop by anytime with your child(ren) at the Middleboro Playground between 10:30-11:30 on June 27, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time to play at the playground and then when individual families are ready to start the walk they can sign in at the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the playground area. This will begin your FUN journey of combining a children's story with a walking route outdoors!!! Feel free to bring a stroller if you'd like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art project with your child(ren) or you can choose to bring it home.
Busy Bee Storytime (multiple sessions) 
Did you know that the last week in June is National Pollination Week? Join Ms. Marsha for Busy Bee Story time.  We will learn all about bees and how they help us in many ways.  We will do some crafts, observe a beehive and honeycomb, and plant a plant to take home to attract these wonderful creatures to your own back yard.  Each family will receive a packet of information to continue the learning at home!   Questions? email Ms.Marsha at  mwright@selfhelpinc.org
CFCE FACILITATOR:  Marsha Wright
Date/Time
Location
June 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Avon Public Library
June 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Canton Public Library
June 30 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Dedham Public Library-Endicott Branc
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Tot Time Sing n Learn (multiple sessions)
Come play, sing, and learn with Ms.Marsha. We will play with toys, have some great stories and sing our favorite songs!   REGISTER BY CALLING THE LIBRARIES BELOW!   CFCE FACILITATOR: Marsha Wright
Date/Time
Location Register
June 1 @10:30 am - 11:15 am
Dedham Library-Endicott Branch
781-751-9178
June 22 @10:30 am - 11:15 am
Middleboro Public Library
508 946-2470
toddlerTODDLER PROGRAMS
Tot Time Sing n Learn (multiple sessions)
Come play, sing, and learn with Ms.Marsha. We will play with toys, have some great stories and sing our favorite songs!   REGISTER BY CALLING THE LIBRARIES BELOW!   CFCE FACILITATOR: Marsha Wright
Date/Time
Location Register
June 1 @10:30 am - 11:15 am
Dedham Library-Endicott Branch
781-751-9178
June 22 @10:30 am - 11:15 am
Middleboro Public Library
508 946-2470
Tiny Tots (multiple Sessions)
Join us for a story, nursery rhymes, music and movement, finger plays and a sensory activity or simple art project. (45 min). Activities geared to tots ages 18 to 36 months. Facilitated by Michele Davidson, CFCE Specialist. You must pre-register for each session.  
Date/Time Location Register
June 5 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Whitman Public Library http://conta.cc/2suyld5
June 15 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am Avon Public Library http://conta.cc/2suSQXe
Toddler Group (multiple sessions)
The Toddler Groups are a FREE one hour play time for children ages 15 months to 36 months and their parent/guardian. The children will participate in Free Time, Story Time, Art Activity and music and movement. You must pre-register with the librarian or via online link (see below).  Families from all towns are eligible to participate.  Contact Karen for more info. or questions at 508-559-1666 x1812 or kmitchell@selfhelpincorg.    CFCE FACILITATOR: Karen Mitchell 
Date/Time
Location Register
June 6 @10:30 am - 11:30 am
Stoughton Public Library 781-344-2711
June 7 @10:30 am - 11:30 am
Rockland Memorial Library 781-878-1236
June 14 @10:30 am - 11:15 am
Randolph Public Library
http://conta.cc/2suv9hG
June 15 @10:30 am - 11:30 am
Ames Free Library-Easton

Randolph Story Walk @ Belcher Park 
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop by for this parent-child activity (weather permitting) !!!  Come on by with your child(ren) at Belcher Park between 10:30-11:30 on June 9, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time to play at the Camp House and then when individual families are ready to start the walk they can sign in at the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the wooded area. This will begin your FUN journey of combining a children's story with a walking route outdoors!!! Feel free to bring a stroller if you'd like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art project with your child(ren) or you can choose to bring it home. Please make sure to dress the children accordingly ie: sneakers, hats, sun block...Pre-Register today by visiting:  
 http://conta.cc/2m2Uujh   
CFCE Facilitator: Karen Mitchell
psPRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Let's CREATE and Build Sand Sculptures Together @ Middleboro Public Library 
Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
REGISTER for this parent-child activity with the Children's Librarian at 508-946-2470 (EACH MONTH).  This is a monthly program occurring on the first Monday of each month (except Jan).  Space is limited!!! Put on your engineering hats and come join us for some FUN in the parent & child activity, 
LET'S CREATE AND BUILD SAND SCULPTURES TOGETHER!!! 
This group will engage everyone..parents & 3-5 year olds in:
* parachute play
* Mystery Box
* Story, song and movement   THEN
* creating a plan with the suggested materials and theme
*design your sand sculpture using various tools and a lot of creativity!!!
Pictures will be taken of each design and sent to the participants every month along with a related fun art project to do at home!!!   CFCE FACILITATOR:  Carol Carver
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Preschool Play and Learn (multiple sessions)
Preschool play and learn in a monthly parent child group. Activities include free play, circle time and crafts. Each group offers floor and table activities. Children will have the opportunity to play together as well as individually. Preregistration is required for this group. Registration will be available 2 weeks prior to the start date. Please contact the appropriate library (below) to register.
  Date/Time  Location  Facilitator REGISTER
June 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Fiske Library Wrentham  Gina M.
508-384-5440
June 8 @ 10:30 am-11:30 am
East Bridgewater Library
Karen M. 508-378-1616
June 20 @ 10:30 am-11:15
Stoughton Public Library
Karen M.
781-344-2711
Piggy Bankers @ Harbor One Credit Union-Mansfield (MULTI-SESSION)
Jun 8, 15, 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Piggy Bankers is a three session playgroup that introduces children to the basic concepts of money; earning, spending and saving. Children will have the opportunity to learn these concepts through role play and hands on activities.  Children must be 3 1/2-6 years old to participate in this group.   You must Pre-Register by visiting this link:   Questions you can contact Gina McGarrigle @ gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org 
Randolph Story Walk @ Belcher Park 
Jun 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Drop by for this parent-child activity (weather permitting) !!!  Come on by with your child(ren) at Belcher Park between 10:30-11:30 on June 9, 2017 to do a Story Walk!!! Enjoy time to play at the Camp House and then when individual families are ready to start the walk they can sign in at the STARTING POINT SIGN on the outskirts of the wooded area. This will begin your FUN journey of combining a children's story with a walking route outdoors!!! Feel free to bring a stroller if you'd like and we hope you participate at the end of the Story Walk by doing a related art project with your child(ren) or you can choose to bring it home. Please make sure to dress the children accordingly ie: sneakers, hats, sun block...Pre-Register today by visiting:  
 http://conta.cc/2m2Uujh   
CFCE Facilitator: Karen Mitchell
Color My World with Science (multiple sessions)
REGISTER  for this parent/child activity with the library below,  for you and your 3-5 year old!!!  This parent/child gathering will include color experiments, songs, related art projects, movement with scarves,  literature connection stories , etc.  CFCE FACILITATOR:  Carol Carver
Date/Time Location Register
June 12 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am West Bridgewater Public Library 508-894-1255
June 23 @ 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Abington Public Library 781-982-2139
Pick of the Draw Storytelling @ Rockland Public Library
June 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
REGISTER for this parent/child activity with the library at 781-878-1236 for you and your 3-5 year old!!!  A mixed bag of literature each month along with songs. music, movement, related art projects and parachute play!!!  A new theme will be drawn each meeting time to determine the "pick of the draw" topic for next time!!! .  
CFCE FACILITATOR:  Carol Carver
kandschoolKINDERGARTEN & SCHOOLAGE PROGRAMS
Think, Draw and Write for June's Online Project  @ online and mail-in activity
June @ anytime during the month
Activity for this Month.... .If you could design a super-duper, spectacular new kite...draw what it would look like and write about what it could do!!  
  If you can, plea se mail of copy of this picture to me so I can hang it up on our CREATIVITY Wall at Self  Help Inc./CFCE, 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA 02322.  If you register to do this activity each month, I will send you some self addressed stamped envelopes as well as a surprise!!!   Register by emailing or calling Carol Carver at 508-559-1666 x113, ccarver@selfhelpinc.org.  CHECK OUT THE AMAZING WORK FROM THE KIDS WHO PARTICIPATED IN 2015-2016 BY CLICKING HERE
Full STEAM Ahead-at home Monthly Activity  @ Online
June @ anytime
FULL STEAM AHEAD
.... is a NEW monthly  'at-home' activity coordinated by Leslie Dunn at Self Help Inc CFCE.   The goal is to allow parents and children the opportunity to engage in a variety of STEAM activities at home with their children, to help develop your child's curiosity ,  creativity  and problem solving skills !!   Many times parents feel that STEAM activities may be too difficult, too messy and just too much!  It is our hope that by providing you a monthly opportunity to engage in some simple experiments and activities parents and their children will see that STEAM is part of everything we do with our kids!  Some activities may be messy....but that is MOST of the FUN!!   All activities will require adult supervision and help ......some may be adaptable for younger ages....but typically the activities are geared for preschool-school-age.

Each month there will be a different FULL STEAM AHEAD activity to do at home! Once you  REGISTER; you will receive a monthly email outlining the upcoming month's activity!   You do not have to participate each month,  but may pic and choose the activities that interest you the most....but don't be shy....the GREAT THING ABOUT STEAM....is that you can always learn something, even if the experiment or activity does not come out as expected!!! REGISTER NOW FOR THE MONTHLY FULL STEAM AHEAD ONLINE ACTIVITY 
In order to document all of our Young Scientists at work.....we would love for you to take some pictures and then you can upload them at:   http://selfhelpcpc.org/our-programs/for-families/steam/fsaupload/ 
The amazing pictures of our young scientists work will be posted each month  ��

Piggy Bankers @ Harbor One Credit Union-Mansfield (MULTI-SESSION)
Jun 8, 15, 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Piggy Bankers is a three session playgroup that introduces children to the basic concepts of money; earning, spending and saving. Children will have the opportunity to learn these concepts through role play and hands on activities.  Children must be 3 1/2-6 years old to participate in this group.   You must Pre-Register by visiting this link:   Questions you can contact Gina McGarrigle @ gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org 
Art Adventures @ Middleboro Public Library 
June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Ms. Marsha  for  the Series Art Adventures, an interactive visual arts program that focuses on a particular artist or style of art.  Over the course of four different programs , the children will learn about an artist or style, and then have the opportunity to create a piece based on what they learned. Children do not need to have any special artistic ability, just a desire to learn and create!   We will have a fifth session which will be an art show  planned by the children to showcase their work.  This program is appropriate for children in Kindergarten-4th grade. Registration is required for this event by calling the library at 508.946.2470.   This program is funded by a grant from the Middleboro Cultural Council.    CFCE FACILITATOR:  Marsha Wright   
 
Animal Art: Frog @ Stoughton Public Library
Jun 28 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
REGISTER for this parent/child activity with the library at 781-344-2711 for you and your school aged child.  School age children and parents will come together and use games and manipulatives that are out on the tables as everyone gathers. Circle time will include- trivia facts about the particular animal, did you know facts, stories, etc. Then , with use of paints, they will create an art project which will be a different animal every month. The paint tools they will be mainly using are their hands!!! Each creation is unique and special!!!
Think, Draw and Write for July's Online Program @ online and mail in activity
JULY @ anytime during the month
Activity for this Month..... Pretend you can fly above the clouds.  
Write a story about how you would catch a shooting star and then illustrate it in a picture you draw!!!  
Register by emailing or calling Carol Carver at 508-559-1666 x113, ccarver@selfhelpinc.org.  CHECK OUT THE AMAZING WORK FROM THE KIDS WHO PARTICIPATED IN 2015-2016 BY CLICKING HERE
Contact
Self Help Inc. CFCE
780 West Main Street, Avon, MA  02322
Phone:  508-559-1666
Fax:  508-583-3808
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Self Help Inc. is funded by the MA Department of Early Education And Care's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant.