|
|
MAY 2017
|
Please find below a listing of all of the Self Help Inc. CFCE community based programs scheduled for MAY 2017!! All programs provided are FREE for families! Programs are organized below by age level. Some programs are appropriate for more than one age level, and are listed in ALL appropriate age sections. What is the difference between multi-session groups and multiple sessions?
Multi-Session groups:
Multi-session groups typically run for consecutive weeks, and require that you sign up in advance for all sessions. They can run from 3 weeks to up to 10 weeks.
Multiple Sessions:
This means that the same program will be held on multiple dates and locations. Each session is individual and you can register for just one or more!
Quick Links to Desired Age Levels:
Please also check out our website for other information and resources
here
. Also, keep checking our online calendar at
http://selfhelpcpc.org/calendar/
for the most Up-To-Date program listings!!
|
|
Music and Movement (multiple sessions)
Come sing, Dance, and Move to the Groove with Ms. Marsha. We will sing, dance and have an instrument play. One lucky family will leave with the program Cd. This program is open to young children and their
caregivers.
DROP-IN! No registration required. Please call appropriate location below for more info./questions.
CFCE FACILITATOR: Marsha Wright
|
Date/Time
|
Location
|
Questions
|
May 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
|
An Unlikely Story Bookstore & Cafe (Plainville)
|
508-699-0244 |
May 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
|
Randolph Public Library
|
781-961-0932
|
May 15 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am
|
North River Family Network |
781-681-9736 |
May 17 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
|
Hanson Public Library
|
781-293-2151 |
May 17 @ 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
|
South Shore Children's Museum
|
781-826-3518 |
| May 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am |
Norton Public Library |
508-285-0265 |
|
Drop-In Playgroup (multiple sessions)
Moms, Dads, and caretakers of young children...Come join Carol Carver - Early Childhood Support Specialist-from Self Help, Inc. Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program. Parents can chat together, children can engage in toys-music-and-manipulatives together, and everyone will have some FUN!!! The Playgroup will run for approximately 45 minutes- with free play lasting about 20 minutes and then songs, stories, simple art and parachute play will be offered towards the later part! Come join us for these FUN GET-TOGETHERS with others! ALL are Welcomed!!!
NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
CFCE FACILITATOR: Carol Carver
| Date/Time |
Location |
Registration |
| May 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am |
Mansfield Public Library |
DROP IN |
| May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm |
East Bridgewater Public Library |
DROP IN
|
|
Lunch Time Stories & Picnic at the Park @ Friendship Park/Playground (W. Bridgewater)
May 17 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Let's all get together for some lunch time FUN!!
Bring a bagged lunch for you and your child &
join us for some fun conversations, stories, toys, and
playground FUN!!!
We will be meeting first at the Playground and then move over for our picnic, etc.!!! REGISTER for this BY CALLING OR EMAILING CAROL CARVER AT 508-559-1666 X1811, [email protected]!
|
Stories and Smoothies @ Whole Foods at Legacy Place
May 17 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Drop into Whole Foods market on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and join CFCE for a story, song, simple art project and smoothie making all based on a particular fruit or vegetable!
DROP IN! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
.
CFCE FACILITATOR: Leslie Dunn
|
 Traveling Nature Club @ E.B. YMCA Hiking Trail
May 22 @ 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Come join us for this Outdoor Nature Hike experience!!!! REGISTER for this family SERIES BY CALLING OR EMAILING CAROL CARVER AT 508-559-1666 X1811, [email protected]! Give me a call today:). We will be meeting near the playground (all activities are WEATHER PERMITTING)
As families... we will discover & explore different outdoor terrains during the summer, fall and spring seasons ....along with stories, activities and related art projects each month. A bundle of OUTDOOR FUN in various towns and outdoor places!!! Each month the Traveling Nature club is at different site...always check our calendar for details!! |
 INFANT |
TODDLER PROGRAMS
|
Toddler Group (multiple sessions)
The Toddler Groups are a FREE one hour play time for children ages 15 months to 36 months and their parent/guardian. The children will participate in Free Time, Story Time, Art Activity and music and movement. You must pre-register with the librarian or via online link (see below). Families from all towns are eligible to participate. Contact Karen for more info. or questions at 508-559-1666 x1812 or kmitchell@selfhelpincorg.
CFCE FACILITATOR: Karen Mitchell
|
Date/Time
|
Location |
Register |
May 3 @10:30 am - 11:30 am
|
Rockland Memorial Library |
781-878-1236 |
May 17 @10:00 am - 11:00 am
|
Randolph Public Library
|
http://conta.cc/2qbAGJU
|
|
May 18 @10:30 am - 11:30 am
|
Ames Free Library-Easton
|
http://conta.cc/2qbqDnN
|
May 23 @10:30 am - 11:30 am
|
Stoughton Public Library |
781-344-2711 |
|
|
 Toddler Play and Learn
This is a 45 minute program for toddlers age 12-30 mths. This group incorporates free play, stories, music and a simple craft. Children are free to participate and explore based on their comfort level.
Please pre-register with the library at the number below. CFCE Facilitator: Gina McGarrigle
| Date/Time |
Location |
Register |
|
May 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
|
Fiske Library Wrentham |
508-384-5440 |
| May 16 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Norfolk Public Library |
508-528-3380 |
 Tiny Tots @ Avon Public Library
May 18 @ 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Join us monthly for a story, nursery rhymes, music and movement, finger plays and a sensory activity or simple art project. 10:15-11:00 (45 min). Activities geared to tots ages 18 to 36 months. Facilitated by Michele Davidson, CFCE Specialist.You must register each month. REGISTER ONLINE NOW FOR MAY 18TH: http://conta.cc/2qbCfar
|
Preschool Play and Learn (multiple sessions)
Preschool play and learn in a monthly parent child group. Activities include free play, circle time and crafts. Each group offers floor and table activities. Children will have the opportunity to play together as well as individually.
Preregistration is required for this group. Registration will be available 2 weeks prior to the start date.
Please contact the appropriate library (below) to register.
| Date/Time |
Location |
Facilitator |
REGISTER |
May 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
|
Fiske Library Wrentham |
Gina M. |
508-384-5440
|
May 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
|
Dedham Public Library-Main Branch
|
Marsha W. |
781-751-9283
|
|
May 11 @
10:30 am-11:30 am
|
Norton Public Library
|
Gina M.
|
http://conta.cc/2qbhyvv
|
May 11 @ 10:30 am-11:30 am
|
East Bridgewater Library
|
Karen M. |
508-378-1616 |
May 22 @ 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
|
Canton Public Library |
Marsha W. |
781-821-5027 |
May 23 @ 10:00 am-11:00 am
|
Norfolk Public Library
|
Gina M.
|
508-528-3380 |
|
 POWERPLAY @ Whitman Public Library
May 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
REGISTER NOW with the Children's Librarian at 781-447-7613....and then Come Join Us... This Parent-Child Playgroup is something you just can't miss!!!
"Playfulness is the motivation to freely and joyfully
engage with, connect with,
and explore the surrounding world...
Parents & children will explore joyfulness, active engagement,
internal control and social connections"
during these monthly activities in the
POWERPLAY PLAYGROUP!!! CFCE FACILITATOR: Carol Carver
|
Let's CREATE and Build Sand Sculptures Together @ Middleboro Public Library
May 8 Jun 5 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
REGISTER for this parent-child activity with the Children's Librarian at 508-946-2470 (EACH MONTH). This is a monthly program occurring on the first Monday of each month (except Jan). Space is limited!!! Put on your engineering hats and come join us for some FUN in the parent & child activity,
LET'S CREATE AND BUILD SAND SCULPTURES TOGETHER!!!
This group will engage everyone..parents & 3-5 year olds in:
* parachute play
* Mystery Box
* Story, song and movement THEN
* creating a plan with the suggested materials and theme
*design your sand sculpture using various tools and a lot of creativity!!!
Pictures will be taken of each design and sent to the participants every month along with a related fun art project to do at home!!!
CFCE FACILITATOR: Carol Carver
|
 Seasonal " Duck Tents" for 3-5 year olds @ Mansfield Public Library
May 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
REGISTER with the Children's Librarian at 508-261-7380. for this parent-child (others welcomed too) seasonal story time will include play, seasonal observations, songs,books, art, games and of course...."feather ball"! Come join us for some Lucky, Ducky FUN!!! CFCE Facilitator: Carol Carver |
 Can You Guess What I Am?...4 Week Playgroup Series @ WWI Memorial Park & Zoo (N. Attle)
May 11, 25 and June 8, 22 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Can You Guess What I Am?...4 Week Playgroup Series
REGISTER for this 4 - week series now!!! Each week we will discover thru a variety of activities what things are in certain places around us...such as in the home, in the street, in nature and animal guess what I am!!! THIS GROUP IS GEARED FOR 4-6 YEAR OLDS. Come join us for some FUN!!! Please register by contacting Carol Carver at 508-559-1666 x1811, or email: [email protected] |
 Daddy Story Time @ STARRS-Randolph
May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Ms. Marsha at STARRS in Randolph for Daddy and Me Story time. This story time is for young children and their Dads or male caregiver. We will sing,dance, have stories and complete a simple craft. Each family will leave with a "goody bag" filled with information and a new children's book. Space is limited and registration is required. Click on the link and register today: http://conta.cc/2qbsidh
|
Color My World with Science (multiple sessions)
REGISTER for this parent/child activity with the library below,
for you and your 3-5 year old!!!
This parent/child gathering will include color experiments, songs, related art projects, movement with scarves, literature connection stories , etc.
CFCE FACILITATOR: Carol Carver
| Date/Time |
Location |
Register |
| May 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am |
West Bridgewater Public Library |
508-894-1255 |
May 26 @ 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
|
Abington Public Library |
781-982-2139 |
|
 Pick of the Draw Storytelling @ Rockland Public Library
May 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
REGISTER for this parent/child activity with the library at 781-878-1236 for you and your 3-5 year old!!! A mixed bag of literature each month along with songs. music, movement, related art projects and parachute play!!! A new theme will be drawn each meeting time to determine the "pick of the draw" topic for next time!!!
.
CFCE FACILITATOR: Carol Carver
|
 Story time at Roche Bros. @ Roche Bros. Norton
May 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am
This is a monthly parent child program for preschool children and their parents. Each month we will read a story, do a simple craft and have a snack provided by Roche Bros.
Registration is required for this program, PLEASE REGISTER BY CLICKING THE LINK: http://conta.cc/2qbggjY
.
|
 Randolph/Air, Air Is Everywhere! @ Belcher Park/Camp House
May 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Facilitated by Karen Mitchell. This is a FREE one hour session for preschool aged children and their parent/guardian. The children will explore how air works. A story will be read and activity's around air will be provided. Please call Karen Mitchell at 508-559-1666 x 1812 to register or visit the link: http://conta.cc/2qbqRv9 |
Kindergarten Here I Come! @ Boyden Library-Foxboro (multi-session)
May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 8, 15 @ 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
This group is for children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2017. The focus of this 6 week K Readiness Playgroup will be to promote kindergarten readiness skills along with learning how to make the transition to Kindergarten less stressful for the child and the parent. During each session children will participate in exploration play, meeting time (circle), story time, crafts, snack and music and movement. There will be parent handouts with specific information related to Kindergarten Transitions. Dates include: May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 8 and 15 (Thursdays) 1:15-2:30 pm. Facilitated by Michele Davidson.
Please register here: http://conta.cc/2qbso4t
|
Kindergarten Here I Come! @ Joh F. Kennedy Elemntary School -Holbrook (multi-session)
May 5, 12, 19 and 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
This 5 week group will be facilitated by Karen Mitchell and Carol Carver from Self Help, Inc./CFCE. The focus will be to promote kindergarten readiness skills along with learning how to make the transition to Kindergarten less stressful for the child and the parent. During each session children will participate in exploration play, meeting time (circle), story time, crafts and music and movement.
Space is limited. REGISTER ONLINE NOW BY CLICKING THE LINK: http://conta.cc/2koa4op .
For any questions please contact: Karen Mitchell: 508-559-1666 x1812,
[email protected]
|
Think, Draw and Write for MAY's Online Project
@ online and mail-in activity
May @ anytime during the month
Activity for this Month....
Imagine you built an awesome tree house...Draw a picture of what it would look like and then tell about it in an adventure nature story!
If you can, plea
se mail of copy of this picture to me so I can hang it up on our CREATIVITY Wall at Self
Help Inc./CFCE, 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA 02322. If you register to do this activity each month, I will send you some self addressed stamped envelopes as well as a surprise!!!
Register by emailing or calling Carol Carver at 508-559-1666 x113, [email protected]. CHECK OUT THE AMAZING WORK FROM THE KIDS WHO PARTICIPATED IN 2015-2016 BY CLICKING HERE
|
.... is a NEW monthly 'at-home' activity coordinated by Leslie Dunn at Self Help Inc CFCE. The goal is to allow parents and children the opportunity to engage in a variety of STEAM activities at home with their children, to help develop your child's curiosity
, creativity
and problem solving skills
!!
Many times parents feel that STEAM activities may be too difficult, too messy and just too much! It is our hope that by providing you a monthly opportunity to engage in some simple experiments and activities parents and their children will see that STEAM is part of everything we do with our kids! Some activities may be messy....but that is MOST of the FUN!!
All activities will require adult supervision and help
......some may be adaptable for younger ages....but typically the activities are geared for preschool-school-age.
Each month there will be a different FULL STEAM AHEAD activity to do at home! Once you
REGISTER; you will receive a monthly email outlining the upcoming month's activity! You do not have to participate each month, but may pic and choose the activities that interest you the most....but don't be shy....the GREAT THING ABOUT STEAM....is that you can always learn something, even if the experiment or activity does not come out as expected!!!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE MONTHLY FULL STEAM AHEAD ONLINE ACTIVITY
The amazing pictures of our young scientists work will be posted each month
|
 Magic Carpet Book Club: World Travel Edition! @ Canton Public Library
May 3 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
This year we will hop on our Magic Carpets and take a trip around the world! We learn how children live in other lands! At this MONTHLY GROUP will travel to a different continent and learn about the people and wonders of the land. We will meet children from all over the world and find out about their day. Using videos, books, and an awesome 3-D atlas we will travel the World. Each month we will compete a simple craft or play games from the places we visit. Children who have visited or have family in the countries we visit are encouraged to share their experiences. There will be artifacts from some of the countries we visit for children to explore. Each child will receive a "passport" and place a stamp form each country we visit. The children will be engaged in geography, science and social studies lessons. This program is for school age children in grades K-4.
You must pre-register for each month.
Contact the library at 781-821-5027 for more information and to register.
|
 Crime Scene Investigation - The case of the missing bear @ Fiske Library-Wrentham
May 9 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Does your child ever wonder how the police solve a crime? Ever want to know the who, what, when, and how of of crime scene investigation? Come and solve the mystery of Who Borrowed Mr. Bear at the Fiske (Wrentham) Public Library. We will be using Forensic Evidence to analyze a "crime scene". REGISTER BY CLICKING THIS LINK: http://conta.cc/2pqGnpj .
CFCE
Facilitators Gina M. & Marsha W.
|
Discovery Workshop (multiple sesssions)
Discovery Workshops are monthly parent/ child activities for school aged children. Each workshop will focus on a new topic. Topics range from science-history-art. This program is appropriate for children in grades K-4th grade.
CFCE FACILITATOR: Gina McGarrigle & Marsha Wright
| Date/Time |
Location |
Other Info/This months Topic |
REGISTER |
| May 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Middleboro Library |
Crime Scene Investigation:
Who Borrowed Mr. Bear |
http://conta.cc/2pqEGIz
|
May 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
|
Mansfield Public Library |
History of Chocolate |
http://conta.cc/2pqCaSg |
|
 Silly Science and Mystical Math (multiple sessions)
Would you like to think like a scientist? Join us for Silly Science and Mystical Math. Each month we will explore a different STEAM concept. Each family will receive a packet of information to continue the exploration at home. This program is designed for school age children grades K-4 and their caregivers. Contact the libraries below to register
This program needs a minimum of five students in order to run so register today! Registration is required.
| Date/Time |
Location |
Register |
Facilitator |
| May 15 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
Avon Public Library |
508-583-0378 |
Marsha W. |
| May 18 @ 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm |
Canton Public Library |
781-821-5027 |
Marsha W. & Gina |
|
 NORFOLK Art Adventures @ Norfolk Public Library
May 22 @ 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Join us for Art Adventures... this is a monthly interactive visual arts program that focuses on a particular artist or style of art. The children will learn about the artist or style, and then have the opportunity to create a piece based on what they learned. Children do not need to have any special artistic ability, just a desire to learn and create!
This month we will be learning about ANDY WARHOL. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED each month. REGISTER ONLINE NOW for MAT 22ND BY VISITING THIS LINK:
http://conta.cc/2qbc2cl
Contact Gina at
[email protected] with any questions.
CFCE FACILITATOR: Gina McGarrigle
|
Think, Draw and Write for June's Online Program @ online and mail in activity
MAY @ anytime during the month
Activity for this Month..... Pretend you can fly above the clouds.
If you could design a super super, spectacular new KITE.......draw what it would look like and write a story about what it could do!!!
Register by emailing or calling Carol Carver at 508-559-1666 x113, [email protected]. CHECK OUT THE AMAZING WORK FROM THE KIDS WHO PARTICIPATED IN 2015-2016 BY CLICKING HERE
|
|
JUST FOR PARENTS
(there are no parent workshops currently scheduled for May, but please check the calendar as programs are being added ongoing!)
|
|
|
Self Help Inc. is funded by the MA Department of Early Education And Care's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant.
|
|
|
|
| |
|
