Week of December 28, 2020
Live Zoom Events, Virtual Playgroups & More
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Don't forget to check out our calendar each week, for the most up-to-date information! |
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Hoping the New Year brings good health and happiness to ALL!
“Ringing in the new year” refers to the old tradition of celebrating beginnings and endings with bells—à la Alfred Lord Tennyson's 1850 poem “Ring Out, Wild Bells.” On the other side of things, “bringing in the new year” references ushering in the new beginning.
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CFCE OFFICES HAVE MOVED.....But........
We're still here for you!
The CFCE Administrative offices HAVE MOVED but CFCE will continue to do all the fun and engaging parent-child activities via zoom, online activities, pre-recorded groups and storywalks.
We will also be here to help with resources, ASQ's, collaborations in our 23 towns, helpful information, support and whatever is on your mind!
The ONLY CHANGE will be our address. Our phone numbers, emails and extensions remain the same but our new location is:
New Address (eff. 12/4/20)
Self Help Inc./CFCE
45 Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02301
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How to Find a Place for Kids to Play in the Pandemic
We are justifiably worried about America's kids. Their routines and communities were dramatically disrupted by the COVID-19 virus. In many cases, they faced, over an extended period of time, chaos created by the pandemic, loss of friendships and...
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greatergood.berkeley.edu
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Squirrel's New Year Resolution |
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NEW YEAR TRADITIONS-A DAY OF FAMILY FUN
New Year’s Eve has changed quite a bit since I became a mother, but so far the girls are so young that the night is still largely an adult night. They are soundly tucked in their beds before most of the New Year’s Eve festivities begin, and it is fun to spend some quality time with adults. However, we do have a lot of kid-centered fun on New Year’s Day. This year I decided to take some of our traditional activities and combine them with a few new ones that I know the girls will enjoy. Many of them could be done on either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
1. Year Pancakes: We will make pancakes and use number cookie cutters to make the new year. Our New Year’s Day will include 13 bags, inspired by the Countdown Bags from Sweet Blessings. The girls will open one each hour from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed. So far I am planning the following activities…
2. Story Time: We will read New Year’s Day, a simple nonfiction that shares some facts about New Year’s Day.
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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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STEAM @ At Home @ anytime
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ATTENTION PARENTS!
Did you and your children participate in any of our Program OR Services in DECEMBER? If so, let us know what you think!! We need your feedback, so we can continue to provide you with the quality programs you and your kids need right now!! Each monthly survey you complete you will be eligible to be entered into our Monthly Gift Card Giveaway!
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Featured Program- VIRTUAL BOOK BUDDIES!
with Ms. Leslie
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Does your little one have a hard time sitting through a book during his/her quiet time?
Do you find yourself skipping story time more often than not?
Don't give up! Let's try something new! Little ones ALWAYS want to please their teacher and may sit through a book if they knew their teacher was listening to their story time! We have nothing to lose to see if this approach works and everything to gain when it comes to reading!!
Join my "Virtual Book Buddies" club and we will coordinate a time for me to join your story time. (Accepting children that enjoy reading too!)
Here is the process. I will email each family individually to schedule a 10-15 minute story time. Book club will meet once a week for the month of January. One parent or caregiver must be present during the call at all times. After the book is read, I will ask a few basic age appropriate questions, praise them, and say bye or good night!
Reading not only benefits language development but has so many other vital benefits! Articles on the importance of reading to your child will be emailed to you throughout the month of January!
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The programs with this symbol are Pre-Recorded |
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The programs with this symbol are Face-to-Face Outdoor Programs (pre-registration required)
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The programs with this symbol are LIVE programs using Zoom |
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Monday, December 28
Live Zoom Event
Penguin Storytime
with Ms. Jen
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Love Penguins? Me too! Register now to join me for a reading of the story "Penguin Pete" by Marcus Pfister on Monday, December 28 at 10:30 AM.
We'll read a story, watch a video about penguins, and make a craft.
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Tuesday, December 29
All Day-Virtual Event
"Henry Helps with Dinner"-Miss Carol's 'Grandma Glasses' Story FUN!!!
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Join Miss Carol for some songs, movement and a story time together!!! I will share a simple art project you can do together at home PLUS one of our favorite activities...FEATHERBALL or MAGIC WAND MOVEMENT!!! So make sure your child brings a scarf, facecloth, hankie or a dish towel to this videotaped session each time so they can participate!!! Would love to have you join me and enjoy this time!!!
Let me know your name and address for watching and Carol will send you a special book and RELATED ACTIVITES in the mail THAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME!!! ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
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Tuesday, December 29
-all day VIRTUAL EVENT
Ms. Marsha's Stories: A Loud Winter's Nap
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In this wonderful story you will see how poor tortoise learns about the joy of winter as he tris to find a comfortable place to nap.
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Wednesday, December 30
Live Zoom Event
Snowmen Storytime
with Ms. Jen
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What do snowmen do at night? Register now to join me for a reading of the story "Snowmen at Night" by Caralyn Buehner on Wednesday, December 30 at 10:30 AM.
We'll read a story, watch a video about snow, and make a craft.
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Wednesday, December 30
-all day Virtual Event
"Panda Big and Panda Small" - Miss Carol's Grandma Glasses Story FUN!!!
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Hope you can join me for some songs, movement and a story time together!!! I will share a simple art project you can do together at home PLUS one of our favorite activities...FEATHERBALL or MAGIC WAND MOVEMENT!!! So make sure your child brings a scarf, facecloth, hankie or a dish towel to this videotaped session each time so they can participate!!! Would love to have you join me and enjoy this time!!!
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Wednesday, December 30
-all day Virtual Event
"Walking Thru the Jungle" Indoor Story Walk!!!
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Come join Miss Carol for an "indoor video-taped" FANTASY story walk!!! You'll have some fun and there is a great story walk craft suggestion at the end to do at home outdoors and send it to Carol at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org.
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Thursday, December 31
-all day Virtual Event
Yoga- Exercise and Relaxation for the New Year-Miss Carol's Grandma Glasses Story FUN!!!
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Hope you can join me for some songs, movement and a story time together!!! I will share a simple art project you can do together at home PLUS one of our favorite activities...FEATHERBALL or MAGIC WAND MOVEMENT!!! So make sure your child brings a scarf, facecloth, hankie or a dish towel to this videotaped session each time so they can participate!!! Would love to have you join me and enjoy this time!!!
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Thursday, December 31
-all day Virtual Event
"Me and My Dragon" Indoor Story Walk!!!
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Come join Miss Carol for an "indoor video-taped" FANTASY story walk!!! You'll have some fun and there is a great story walk craft suggestion at the end to do at home outdoors and send it to Carol at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org.
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These are only a few of the upcoming programs! Please go to our calendar for a full list! |
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HAPPY NEW "TEAR"!
Wednesday, January 6 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am
LIVE ZOOM activity
NO! it's not a type-o. 2021 is going to be a HAPPY NEW TEAR! Yes, we are going to tear our way into 2021. Ms. Karen invites you to her 1st NEW activity for 2021. This one is a very simple activity where we are going to ask parents to put aside some recyclable materials. Ms. Karen will send you each a template (Via email for you to copy) with a picture from the great Author/Artist, Eric Carle. A book by Eric Carle will be shared with the children and then they will get to work on the "Tearing" project. Materials you can start putting aside for this activity include!
SAVE SOME OF THAT HOLIDAY WRAPPING PAPER!!!!
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January's MYSTERY Zoom with Miss Carol
Thursday, January 7 from 10:15 am to 11:00 am
-LIVE ZOOM activity
Mystery Zoom with Miss Carol!!! REGISTER NOW by contacting Carol ccarver@selfhelpinc.org to share some general information and then Jen will send you the zoom link.
Online zoom class for ages 3-5- each week's theme will be totally different and FUN!!! Zoom class will be a small group of children/parents with time for all to share an introduction or news and then some songs, show & tell, mystery box with clues, movement, story, guessing games and simple art projects with materials from home.
-Theme for January 7th- favorite toy (bring one of your favorite toys)
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Live Zoom: Ms. Marsha's Friday Story and Crafts
Friday, January 8 from 11:00-11:45 am
Join Ms. Marsha on Zoom on Friday's for this virtual playgroup. Each week we explore different themes with stories, videos and songs. Suggested craft projects are emailed to families on Wednesday to allow time to gather supplies. All crafts use materials you can find in your home. The children will have a chance to interact with Ms. Marsha and the other children during each group.
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS FILL UP QUICK, PLEASE LOOK AHEAD ON THE CALENDAR TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!!!
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SNAP Application Assistance
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) WE ARE OPEN AND TAKING SNAP APPLICATION OVER THE PHONE DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS! Applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food assistance SHI Staff can assist you in applying ...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Energy Programs
Weatherization & Energy Conservation How do the Energy Conservation & Weatherization initiatives work? Homeowners and renters - including households whose cost of heat is included in the rent - can apply for assistance at the agency in their...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Fuel Assistance Program
Get the Help You Need Paying Your Heating Bills 13,233 households were warmer last winter because of help received from Self Help, Inc. and the Fuel Assistance Program. We want residents throughout our service areas to know that Fuel Assistance...
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selfhelpinc.org
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It's Open Enrollment Now through January 23
Now is the time individuals and families can apply and enroll in health and dental coverage and see if you qualify for free or lower cost coverage like MassHealth, ConnectorCare plans, or a tax credit....
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www.mahealthconnector.org
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Quick Links for Families
- MA211 (information and resources)
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