Week of February 1, 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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Please note that this Newsletter will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule starting March 1st. |
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2021 Parenting Trends Will Take The Pandemic Into...
While many parts of 2021 are still up in the air, parents can take comfort in some of the predicted parenting trends that experts foresee in 2021. As one of the most difficult years the world has experienced in decades comes to an end, many...
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www.moms.com
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Parenting during the coronavirus pandemic
Insight, advice, and tips for talking about COVID-19 with your kids and helping your whole family cope during these uncertain times.
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www.childrenshospital.org
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With more snow in our future why not try this fun 3 ingredient ice cream made from snow!!
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24 of the Coolest Winter Science Experiments and Activities!
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Self Help, Inc's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides FREE income tax preparation and assistance to households with an income of generally less than 57,000 a year. Call or Email today to find out if you qualify for assistance.
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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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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!
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, February 1
-All Day-Virtual Event
Ms. Marsha's Stories: Freedom on the Menu The Greensboro Sit-Ins
(Repeat) Today is the first day of Black History month! Did you know on this very day in 1960, 4 college students took a seat to take a stand. Freedom on the Menu is a wonderful story told through the eyes of a young girl about the Greensboro Sit-ins. It is a great story for school age children. Click the word register above to view this amazing story!
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Monday, February 1
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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Tuesday, February 2
-All Day-Virtual Event
"Can You Guess What I Am?" 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, February 2
10:30-11:15
-Live ZOOM Event
Music and Movement
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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Tuesday, February 3
-All Day-Virtual Event
"Panda Big and Panda Small" 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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Thursday, February 4
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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Thursday, February 4
-All Day-Virtual Event
Ms. Marsha's Stories: The Turning of the Year
Join me for this wonderful story about the months of the year. The Turning of the Year by Bill Martin Jr. reminds us of how special each month of the year can be. Which month is your favorite?
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Friday, February 5
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, February 8th
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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Tuesday, February 9
-All Day Virtual Event
Miss Carol's 'Grandma Glasses' Story FUN!!!
"I Love Hugs!"
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!!!
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
Please click the video to get started.....
AND don't forget to click on a thumbs up if you liked it!!! Thank you
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Tuesday, February 9
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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Tuesday, February 9
3:30 to 4:30
-LIVE ZOOM Event
The Youngest Marcher: The Children's March for Civil Rights
Did you know even children helped in the fight for civil rights? Join Ms. Gina and Ms. Marsha as we learn about the Children's March and the role children played in the Civil Rights Movement. We will learn about Audrey Faye Hendricks, a nine year old girl, who was the youngest marcher and experience the March through her eyes. We will watch a video interview with Audrey Faye Hendricks and read another story to help bring the march to life. Each child will be asked to design their own protest sign and share it with the rest of the group. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-4.
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Thursday, February 11
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, February 12
10:00-10:30
-Live Zoom Event
Toddler Town (February)
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.
Once you register for this activity Ms. Karen will send you an email with the info you need to join the ZOOM activity!
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Friday, February 12
10:30-11:30
-Live Zoom Event
Winter Story Walk "Duck and Hippo- The Secret Valentine"
Come enjoy reading a story outdoors with your child along a designated pathway. This Story Walk book is- Duck and Hippo- The Secret Valentine- and it comes with a pre-packaged packet of a craft to do at home to give to each child at the end along with some helpful handouts! REGISTER NOW by emailing: Carol Carver ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
Once a month a different Story Walk will be posted for the winter months of February and March- so please register for one or both!! Time slot will be spaced 10 minutes apart to ensure the safety of all of our families.
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- thank you!
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Friday, February 12
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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Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Thank you for your interest Self Help Inc's Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Eligibility Requirements Households at risk of being displaced or forced to leave their home...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Quick Links for Families
- MA211 (information and resources)
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