Dear CFCE Families,
I hope everyone is doing well and getting outside to enjoy the warmer weather!
Today is International Day of the African Child. This day is meant to bring awareness to the children who stand up for education in Africa. It was started to honor those children who lost their lives fighting for the right to go to school. This day is celebrated across Africa and meant to reinforce the need to support and improve education for children throughout Africa.
We know now more than ever the importance of education for all our children. So in honor of International Day of the African Child we will take a trip to Africa through books, activities, and songs.
If you need anything, please
email us.
We are available to help you and your family.
Remember to check our
Facebook page
. We are posting tips and activities every day. And as always, check our
CFCE Calendar.
We are posting this email in addition to adding new LIVE ZOOM EVENTS!
Sincerely,
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CFCE Thank You CHALLENGE
:
Draw a picture, paint a rock or record a video message.. to say thank you to our healthcare workers and other essential workers (grocery, postal, sanitation etc), that are keeping things moving during this time of crisis. Share with us, and we will post on our FB/Twitter to give thanks for all they do!!
(please note-by submitting a video/pic you authorize use of it on social media)
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Mondays - Join CFCE for Zoom Chat and Play!
(
Interactive
Support Group for Parents
... and a little something for the children!)
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Ms.Marsha, CFCE Specialist and Susan West, LPN, Family Education Specialist at BID-Plymouth Hospital and Active Parenting Coordinator are teaming up to provide this
Zoom Interactive Support Group for Parents. Each group will start with songs and a story. Parents can then choose from several suggested activities their children can do independently while the grown ups chat!
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Tuesdays - Music and Movement
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Thursdays - Toddler Story & Songs
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Fridays - Friday Story and Craft Group
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Parent Information and Resources
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CRADLES TO CRAYONS
Many families are having a rough go of it during the Covid-19 Virus. Some have lost their job, some are on unemployment or their hours have been reduced. Here at CFCE we often depend on the Cradles to Crayons Program to help us help families with clothing and basic necessities for their children. If you are one of those families, click the link below to complete a Cradles to Crayons application for clothing. Cradles is currently closed due to COVID-19, so please be patient. As soon as CFCE receives word from Cradles to Crayons, that they are accepting new applications, we will submit your's and we will contact you!
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Zoom Parent Workshop:
Navigating the World in the New Normal
Join Parent Educator Susan West from Beth Israel Deaconess in Plymouth and CFCE Specialist Marsha Wright as we discuss how to safely re-enter the world in the "New Normal" Parents are encouraged to discuss their concerns about going out in the community with their children. We will base answers on latest information available. Registration is required.
Click on this link to register
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As things begin to open back up we must all think about how to safely begin to do all the things that enrich our life. For children, playdates are very important. Here is an article that can provide some tips before you schedule that first playdate:
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Expert Offers...
Newswise - As the world begins to slowly open back up after months of living in a safer-at-home mode, many families are wondering how best to re-introduce their children to society. One of the biggest questions: Is it OK to allow playdates and if ...
Read more
www.newswise.com
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CFCE Staff are missing families, families are missing other families and children are missing friends...
So we thought it would be fun to create a "
WHEN WE COME TOGETHER AGAIN"
collage of our families with their masks on!!!
Send a picture to
ldunn@selfhelpinc.org.
a
nd then we will share it with everyone so you can try and guess what friends you can find in the collage!!!
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WHAT IS ASQ??
The ASQ Program is a parent reporting questionnaire that gives you insight on how your child is doing developmentally! You do not need to have concerns, it’s just a great tool to see where your child
excels
or may need some support! Everyone that participates receives a
FREE Children’s Book!
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Self Help Inc is open for business,
CLICK HERE
to see what services we can provide you! If we can't provide it, we will help you find another agency who can!! You can always email:
info@selfhelpinc.org
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The Self Help Inc.
Head Start Program is now taking applications for the FALL!
For more information on the Head Start Program,
CLICK HERE
. Or to submit an application, please follow the links below.
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Are you concerned about keeping food on the table due to job loss or illness, or are you just interested in getting some more information? Self Help Inc. can answer any questions you may have about the SNAP Program, and we can help you apply right over the phone! These are stressful times, let us help.
Please call 508-588-0447 x1807 or email:
snap@selfhelpinc.org
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WIC IS HERE FOR YOU!!
WIC Programs are open, and ALL NUTRITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE DONE BY PHONE ONLY. New families to the WIC program should locate the
closest WIC office
to you to request an appointment by phone. If families cannot get through another option is the state online link to apply online:
https://www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online
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The Hockomack YMCA Sites are doing food distribution at many of their sites!
PLEASE CLICK HERE
or the image for location and information
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Food Bank Listings
(please make sure you call or email, as their hours and processes during COVID-19 may be altered)
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Written by Ifeoma Onyefula
Question to discuss after the book is read:
What did you learn about Africa? What surpised you? What things were the same as your family?
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Here is a wonderful book about animal babies. Encourage your toddler to make the sound of the animals they learn about in the book.
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Paper Plate Lion Mask
You Will Need:
Large paper plate
scissors
glue stick or
double sided tape
yellow and orange construction paper
- Cut center out of paper plate
- Cut strip of construction paper onto strips (about inch)
- have your toddler use the glue stick to put glue all around the edges of the paper plate. (if you chose to use doulbe sided tape put the tape around the plate)
- Have your toddler place strips of paper around the plate
- Have the hold the plate up to theur face and make a roar!
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Here is a great song from Laurie Berkner to do a Lion Dance!
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Cheetah Craft
This is a simple craft made from a toilet paper roll!
You will need:
- toilet paper roll
- printer
- paper
- scissors
- glue
- template (click on template to download)
Directions:
- Print out template
- cut out template
- glue to toilet paper roll
*if you go on the website you will find more animal crafts!
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Jungle Animal Masks
You can print them out in color or black and white. It is best to use cardstock but if you do not have cardstock you could print them on regular paper and glue them to construction paper to make them more durable.
After you make your mask wear it as you listen to the stories below!
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Click on the video below and dance with your mask to Barefoot Books The Animal Boogie!
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Did you ever wonder what a giraffe sounds like?
Click on the video below and you will learn what many animals who live in the jungle sound like. What is your favorite animal sound?
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Would You Like to go on a Lion Hunt?
Click on the video above for the story
We're Going on a Lion Hunt.
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Make your Own Drum and then Play along with the song below!
You Will Need:
- 2 cups (plastic party cups work best!)
- masking tape
- glue
- shoe polish
- rags
- permanent markers
- (I covered my cups with a brown lunch bag if you choose this method you do not need shoe polish)
Here's What to Do:
- Glue the two cups together bottom to bottom (if you are going to use a brown lunch bag glue glue it to the cups first)
- tear off 4 or 5 inch long pieces of tape and cover the top and bottom of the cups.
- tear off 3 or 4 inch pieces of tape completely cover the sides of the cups.
- Brush shoe polish over the masking tape and then wipe off with rags
- Use markers to make designs
Click on the video's below and use your drum and sing along to a real African songs!
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The First Music :
A Folktale From Africa
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This is a wonderful Folk Tale about music. If you made a drum you can play along with the story!
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To Be A Drum by Evelyn Coleman
This is a good book for elementary age children. Read together and use it to open a discussion about what kind of rhythm they hear and what kind of drum they will become.
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Check out this Youtube video and make an adorable lion snack for the kids!
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Stay connected to
Mass.gov
for the most up-to-dates information and resource
s
NEW STIMULUS CHECK INFO!
If you haven't filed taxes in the last 2 years,
CLICK HERE
to update your bank account information for your Stimulus Check
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Make sure EVERY MA Community has the funding and resources it needs for the NEXT 10 YEARS!!!!
COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS TODAY!
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Tax Day Now July 15
On March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin announced that Tax Day has been moved from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties, regardless of the amount owed.
The Treasury Secretary encouraged taxpayers who might have a tax refund to file now to receive your refund.
FREE Online Tax Filing Options (simple returns)
***The Self Help Inc. VITA program is currently suspended, but we are working on a file upload system, so we can prepare your taxes over the phone. Check our
WEBSITE
for all updates
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NEW!! Text
covidma to
888777 to get text updates from the state about the most recent Covid-19 news
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