Self Help Inc. CFCE
July 2022 Newsletter
Happy July 4th
PBS LEARNING MEDIA | Independence Day | PBS KIDS

July 4th is Independence Day, the day in which we celebrate America's independence from the British! How do you celebrate America's birthday?Watch and play m...

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Independence Day

Hear that marching playing patriotic music? Smell those hot dogs cooking on the grill? See those fireworks exploding in the night sky? Then it must be Independence Day! Also called the Fourth of July, Independence Day marks the historic date in...

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CRAFT CORNER
Star Spangled Slime
Are you looking to do a fun craft with your child? Here is one from


MATERIALS:
  • 5oz of white school glue
  • liquid starch
  • Food coloring (pink, blue, green & yellow)
  • Cups and craft sticks for mixing

INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Pour glue into a cup add the tbsp. of water, food coloring and glitter and mix well with the craft stick.
  • Add liquid starch. approx 1/4 cup or less.
  • Keep stirring and it will start to form. Then take out of the cup and begin kneading.
  • If the slime is too sticky, add a little bit of starch at a time (about 1 tsp or less)
  • Store in sealed container
  • Repeat 3 more times to make each of the colors. Braid colors together when finished.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR THE FALL!


The Self Help Inc Parent Child Plus program serves families from: *Randolph, Holbrook and Rockland

What is ParentChild+?
  • It provides your child with a free high- quality book or educational toy each week -at least 46 new books and toys!
  • A trained community-based Early Learning Specialist will visit your home twice a week for 30 minutes to help you get your child ready for school.
  • You will learn creative ways to read and play with your child.
  • It helps you prepare your child to be successful in school.
  • This program is for families with a child ages 16 months-3 1/2 years old. Enrollment is a 2 program year commitment.

If you are interested in participating in this AWESOME program and you reside in either *Holbrook, *Rockland or *Randolph (or one of the other CFCE communities) please contact: Gina McGarrigle at 508-559-1666 ext. 1814 or email at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.

*priority enrollment given to families in Holbrook, Randolph and Rockland. Families who reside in other CFCE communities MAY also be eligible
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Community Café!

Our new Speaking From the Heart webpage will be up and running soon. Be on the lookout for upcoming events and resources.
What makes your family special?
Each month we will highlight a CFCE family in our newsletter. Every family is unique, and we want to highlight the wonderful people we serve. Getting to know each other helps to connect us and make our CFCE Family strong! 
Meet the Willette Family:

  • Tell us about your family: Hi my name is Ellen Willette. I live in Randolph with my daughter Kim, husband Rick and my two granddaughters Kayla 8 & Rylee 3 1/2. My other daughter Nina lives in Connecticut with her husband Ken & her kids Justin and Ginger.

  • What are your favorite family traditions? We enjoy doing weekend getaways together, like Great Wolf Lodge & 6 Flags.


  • What makes your Family special? I live in a multigenerational home with my daughter and her family. I enjoy spending time with my granddaughters and doing activities with them.

  • How has the CFCE program been a part of your family? The first time I went to a Self Help program was at the Turner Free Library where Ms. Marsha was doing her Music & Movement program. Kayla was only 3 months old. From that day on my week filled up with all the different programs that Self Help offers. We have enjoyed going the programs to spend time with our friends at Self Help.    


We want to hear from you. If you are interested in sharing about your family, send us an email with a picture of your family and answer the questions above. We can’t wait to learn about your family! Email Marsha Wright mwright@selfhelpinc.org if you are interested in participating
Special Read Aloud of Our American Dream by: Fiona McEntee with Ms. Marsha
Are you looking for some fun programs to do at home with your child?
If you can't make it to a community program but still want to participate in some way, check out some of our at home activities that you can do whenever you have time.

(if you are a Joy to the Children parent and are looking for something to do with your child to meet the requirements, you can do any of the at home activities posted on the calendar. You will need to notify the person who posted the activity to verify that it was done. If there are activities attached to the calendar event you must do one of them, and send a picture of what you have done.)
These are just a few of the at home programs that are available in the month of July! Check the calendar at www.selfhelpcpc.org for other at home activities.






Summer Book Readings from the Pier: 

This is a monthly pre-recorded activity that will include a book reading of a variety of children’s books. These books are read from a summer fun place such as a fishing pier. Families can access this story time through a link that will be attached to the event on the CFCE calendar.
  





At Home Literacy Activity:
Min Jee's Lunch by: Elizabeth Kleinrock

When a classmate says Min Jee’s lunch is “how everyone got sick,” will her friends speak up? This story by Elizabeth Kleinrock can help children see the importance of interrupting bias and valuing the cultural traditions of their families and friends.





Parent Information Session on K Readiness Literacy & Summer Book BINGO Program. In this pre-recorded program (parents can watch on their own time) there will be information shared about the importance of exposing children to a variety of children’s literature. Ideas will be shared of how to make their home a learning, literacy environment PLUS understand the involvement of the “Summer Book BINGO Program” that they can participate in to use the book chart and stickers they have received for summer, literacy FUN
To register email Carol at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
Seasonal Art Calendar
Child Artists Needed!

CFCE would like to create a seasonal art calendar for you!

Would your 4-8 year old child like to draw a SEASONAL picture for one of our calendar pages? TOGETHER we can get this project started! All of your lil' artist's submissions will be accepted and they will go on either the new calendar, our CFCE Facebook page, our CFCE website or in our CFCE newsletter!

If you are interested email ccarver@selfhelpinc.org to get all the details. You may also use a picture your child already created in one of our CFCE programs.

P.S. Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa...we will also need to have you write on the bottom of your child's picture a short, general statement as to how CFCE programs have benefited your family! Thank you.
UPCOMING CFCE PROGRAMS
Please visit http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/ for ALL activity listings and registration information.
Please Note COVID Updates: Some CFCE programs may be scheduled to happen inside.....however, inside programming is dependent on the most Current COVID Safety Guidelines from the CDC and Local/State Board's of Health. Indoor programming may need to be held outside or virtually on Zoom. You will be notified if a change in venue is needed. Indoor programs may require masks for anyone over the age of 2. Please check with the facilitator if there are any questions.

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Please visit http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/ for ALL activity listings and registration information.
Kids programs from CFCE
We love when parents send in their children's work or pictures from the programs they have attended! Here is a small sampling of some of the programs some children have attended. If you have taken pictures during a program and would like to have them posted in the newsletter please send it to gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
Hike @ Pratt Farm in Middleboro
Gardening with Kids @ The Soule Homestead in Middleboro
Hike to the Bluffs @ Moose Hill in Sharon
Ms. Carol's Kindergarten Readiness group
Please visit http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/ for ALL activity listings and registration information.
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