Week of January 18, 2021
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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RESPONDING TO DIFFICULT CURRENT EVENTS
It can feel overwhelming to talk to a child about difficult things that are happening in the news. In this resource, we share suggestions for talking with a child about difficult current events, listening to a child’s feelings, and loving them during challenging times. Remember that what the child needs more than anything is a supportive adult and it is your being there that matters most.
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Kids Handled 2020 Like Champs. Let's Make It Up To Them.
Last year was difficult for everyone, and children in particular faced many challenges. Millions of American kids haven't stepped foot in a classroom since last March, and many have lost loved ones or are facing food insecurity. Kids have been...
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www.huffpost.com
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The kids may not be all right. Here's how to check in on ...
When Lynn Zakeri learned that her two sons would be missing out on the fall of their freshman and senior years of high school amid the pandemic, the licensed clinical social worker was concerned about how they'd cope with another setback.
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www.nationalgeographic.com
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Happy Martin Luther King Day!
We are closed today! But check out these great resouces to celebrate the life and history of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Featured Program!!
Naptime Nuggets
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Ms. Marsha and Ms. Leslie will meet every Monday at 1:00 to share the joys and struggles of parenting in a safe and non-judgmental place!
We will open the discussion w/ a "focus feature" showcasing tips and tricks on raising your little one. Week 1 will focus on the "Importance of Talking" to your child.
The only requirement is that you have young children and will share experiences with us!
Naptime Nuggets will start on January 25th on zoom for an interactive conversation. Each week will organically revolve around what YOUR needs are and/or what your child may be going through. Together, we will share strategies and experiences to help one another.
Space is limited, register today by clicking on the link below!
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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 JANUARY? 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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Winners of the PARENT SURVEY gift card raffle for the following months: |
September Survey: Dulce of Stoughton
October Survey: Gregg of Rockland
November Survey: Ellen of Randolph
December Survey: Kassandra of Abington
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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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Day and Time TBD by you and Ms. Leslie
Live Zoom Event
Virtual BOOK BUDDIES!
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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?
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!!
To register, email me and we will coordinate a time for me to join your story time. (Accepting children that enjoy reading too!) My email is Lreilly@selfhelpinc.org. In the subject field, please write Book Buddy. I will acknowledge your email the day it's received.
Here is the process. I will email each family individually to schedule a 10-15 minute story time.
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Monday, January 18
-All Day-Virtual Event
Ms. Marsha's Stories: My Uncle Martin's Big Heart
My Uncle Martin's Big Heart is a wonderful story that brings Martin Luther King Jr. the person to life. Written by his niece Angela Ferris Watkins. This heartwarming story helps us to see the more personal side of Martin Luther King Jr., as she describes her love for her famous uncle. Illustrated by Eric Velasquez, the pictures help paint a picture of a real person, not just an iconic historic figure.
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Tuesday, January 19
-All Day-Virtual Event
"Snow" Miss Carol's 'Grandma Glasses' Story FUN!!!
Hope you can join me every week - any time - on Tuesdays 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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Tuesday, January 19
10:30 to 11:15
-LIVE ZOOM Event
ZOOM MUSIC AND MOVEMENT with Ms. Marsha
Come sing, dance, and make music with Ms. Marsha! We will sing some great songs, dance and move to the groove right in your own home. Be sure you find something to bang or play for our instrument play and find a scarf or ribbon to wave as we dance to beautiful music.
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Wednesday, January 20
from 10:00-10:30
-LIVE ZOOM Event
Show and Tell Day for Preschoolers
This activity is for preschool aged children. Children are very proud of many things. For instance, they are proud of you! They are proud of a pet they might have, a picture they have drawn, even a toy they might have. Each month we will have a Show and Tell Day where kids can bring something special to share with us.
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Wednesday, January 20
from 10:30-11:30
-Outdoor In Person Event
(Weather Permitting)
Story Walk- Outdoors at
Self Help Inc., 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA
REGISTRATION IS Required and you must get a reply with your designated time.
Come enjoy reading a story outdoors with your child along a designated pathway. This Story Walk book is called Snowballs. At the end of the walk you will receive a pre-packaged craft to do at home along with some helpful handouts!
Once a month a different Story Walk will be posted for the winter months of January, February and March- so please register for one or all!! Time slot will be spaced 10 minutes apart to ensure the safety off all of our families.
Additional dates: February 12 and March 15 (weather permitting)
Time: 10:30 A. M. to whenever registered time slots get filled with a 10 minute span in between families arriving and leaving.
Location: Outdoor space along the walkway around the building at Self Help Inc./ CFCE, 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA
All CDC and EEC guidelines for this in-person activity will be followed (Masks for everyone 2 and over)- thank you!
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Thursday, January 21
11:00-11:30
-Live Zoom Event
Ms. Marsha's Zoom Toddler Time: Songs and Stories for the Toddler Set
Join Ms. Marsha on Zoom for thirty minutes of singing, dancing, and fun filled stories right from the comfort of your home! We will have lots of fun singing, dancing, and listening to stories together. With the click of a link the fun begins! The weather may be frightful but we will be warm and cozy as we have fun together!
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Friday, January 22
11:00-11:45
-Live Zoom Event
Ms. Marsha's Friday Story and Crafts
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. There will be a craft period during which children can do their crafts along with Ms. Marsha. This group will meet weekly until May 14th. Please be sure to include your mailing address in case I need to mail special materials.
Once you have registered you will receive a zoom link for the program.
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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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Monday, January 25
1:00-2:00 pm
-Live Zoom Event
Naptime Nuggets: A Time for Parents to Chat!
Join CFCE Specialist Marsha Wright and Leslie Reilly on Zoom for Naptime Nuggets, a weekly parent group for parents of young children. Get your child settled for a nap, grab a snack, and join us for an hour long chat. We will spend an hour chatting each week about ways to support your families continued development. The first few weeks we will chat about social emotional development. Future topics will be determined by the group. Each week we will follow up our chat with an email that contains strategies and resources that pertain to our discussion. Parents will have the opportunity each week to share their best strategies with each other. Best of all it is from the comfort of your own home! Space is limited so register today.
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Monday, January 25
-All Day Virtual Event
Kitchen "K"reations-Pinwheels!!!
Towards the end of each month we will be "k"reating some simple, seasonal snacks with your family. We will recall the seasons/months of the year through song and then get right to work in the kitchen!!! Afterwards we will hear a related Winter story.
Please email me at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org after participating and I will mail your child(ren) a kitchen apron (1st time) or some scratch & sniff stickers (months thereafter) as well as a special book and related activities for home!!!
Ingredients you will need to "k"reate with us during the video /or/ to do afterwards at a later time are: tortillas or mini pockets, few leaves of lettuce, deli ham, sliced cheese and soft spreadable cream cheese (toothpicks optional).
Click the link below to begin!!! Please push the thumbs up button if you liked it- thank you!!!
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Tuesday, January 26
-All Day-Virtual Event
"Stretch" Miss Carol's 'Grandma Glasses' Story FUN!!!
Hope you can join me every week - any time - on Tuesdays 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, January 27
-All Day-Virtual Event
Simple Crafts to make with PINE NEEDLES!!!
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Each month there will be a pre-recorded videotaping of....Simple Crafts to make with various things from NATURE!!! Please watch with your child to get some ideas of what to make, plus come up with your own ideas to be CREATIVE!!!
First, go on a nature hike to collect the nature item that will be shared and then just have fun together making fun things!!!
After you have watched this video, please email me your name to ccarver@selfhelpinc.org so I can mail you some awesome winter handouts such as a Winter Bucket List, or more winter crafts or the Winter Nature table ideas for home as well as a special book!!!
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Thursday, January 28
3:00-3:45
-Live ZOOM Event
January's Storytime with CFCE's FAMILY to YOURS!!!
The CFCE Staff would love to do a Family Storytime from our CFCE family to your family at home!!! It will include songs, movement, a few stories, imaginary art and some creative literacy activities to do at home!!! Come join us for some afternoon FUN--ALL TOGETHER!!!
Please register BEFORE 1/25/2021 by emailing Carol at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org so we can send you the zoom link. Share your name(s), the child(ren's) names of who will attending, the email address you will be using and your mailing address so we can send you the creative, literacy activities to try at home....thank you!!
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Friday, January 29
-Pre Recorded
The Magic Within Us All: A PARENT Info. Session for an upcoming Parent/Child Series
Join Carol Carver in this 5 Week pre-recorded Series! The first session will be for parents only. In this session we will discuss the topics of the upcoming parent/child sessions. It will include finding/creating a peaceful place in your house to participate; learning about mindfulness with the use of music and movement, children’s books, being creative using materials that will be supplied, de-stressing techniques, practicing self-control, daily intentions and more!!
The dates are as follows: Fridays, January 29th (parent only), February 5,12, 19 and 26 (parent and child)
If you are interested in registering for this 5 week pre-recorded series contact Carol Carver at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org to get started. Hope you can join for this "in the moment" FUN!!
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Friday, January 29
10:00-10:30
-Live Zoom Event
Toddler Town Program with Ms. Karen
Yep! Just for the toddlers! Obviously parents must accompany their child to Toddler Town by either having them sit beside you or on your lap. We will be reading a story, doing some fun teacher directed activities, sing some songs and maybe even get up and move our bodies. This activity will follow the flow of the little ones. We all know how unpredictable they can be. This will be a great way to introduce your little ones into the world of Virtual Learning. When you come to our activity, please bring a scarf, napkin, or a piece of flowy material that the children can wave back and forth.
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Friday, January 29
11:00-11:45
-Live Zoom Event
Ms. Marsha's Friday Story and Crafts
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. There will be a craft period during which children can do their crafts along with Ms. Marsha. This group will meet weekly until May 14th. Please be sure to include your mailing address in case I need to mail special materials.
Once you have registered you will receive a zoom link for the program.
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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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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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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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