CFCE Bi-Weekly Newsletter
March 29 - April 9
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 is now
Bi-Weekly. The next Newsletter will include programming for April 12 - April 23
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How to Help Your Kids Make Friends During the COVID-19...
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our kids in many ways, but perhaps the most profound way is how it has impacted their friendships. Social isolation, mask wearing, social distancing, school and childcare closures have meant that making friends...
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www.verywellfamily.com
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Expert Tips on How to Help Kids Reengage with Each Other ...
Millions of kids who have been out of school during the COVID-19 pandemic will need to reengage with other kids when we start to see more of each other. How challenging will that reintegration be for them and how can caregivers help? A few...
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www.pbssocal.org
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Brain Building In Progress!
Join CFCE for an hour long educational program to celebrate Brain Building In Progress!
TUESDAY, APRIL 13th
4:00-5:15 PM on ZOOM!
CFCE staff in partnership with the MA Audubon, and Blue Hills Regional Technical School (Early Education Program) will be hosting the first part of the zoom program with songs, stories, science and plenty of brain building opportunities! Then stay for the finale from entertainer Tom Knight who will delight the children with his songs, stories and puppets!
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KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED....for complete details and registration information in the next week or so... |
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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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STEAM @ At Home @ anytime
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ATTENTION PARENTS!
Did you and your children participate in any of our Program OR Services in MARCH? 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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BEAN SPROUTS!
We wanted to share an email from one of our families that attended Nature Discovery Time! These are pictures of their beans planted on day 1 and day 10! You can bet there was a lot of learning going on in that Zoom Program!
~Thanks for Sharing!!
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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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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS FILL UP QUICK, PLEASE LOOK AHEAD ON THE CALENDAR TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!!!
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Week of March 29 - April 2 |
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Monday, March 29
-All Day-Virtual Event
Kitchen "K"reations!!! -People Crackers
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 story.
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Monday, March 29
-All Day-Virtual Event
Seasonal Stories with Ms. Karen
Hello Everyone! Come and join me for this wonderful story about Pete the Cat. See what happens when he loses is buttons. We'll sing a couple songs and do a educational activity with Ms. Karen.
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Monday, March 29
-All Day Virtual Event
Ms. Marsha's Stories: Lost in the Woods
Lost in the Woods is a beautiful story of a newborn deer and the woodland creatures who make up his world. Using Real photographs the authors take us into the beauty of nature and tell a wonderful story of a fawn as he learns and grows. This book is suitable for children of all ages.
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Monday, March 29
1:00-2:00
-Live Zoom Event
48 Dinosaurs!
If your child loves dinosaurs, this program is for him/her! We will watch a 25 minute video that shows each dinosaur and we will hear how each of them roars! While the video is being shown, I will have the children create their own dinosaur masterpiece with materials from your own home (simple material ideas will be emailed). *All these added classes are the SAME CLASS so every child that is interested has an opportunity to join.
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Tuesday, March 30
-All Day-Virtual Event
Miss Carol's 'Grandma Glasses' Story FUN!!!
"BOUNCE"
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, March 30
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, March 31
-All Day-Virtual Event
Right Off The Bookshelf! "Bear Goes Shopping"
Hope you enjoy this book reading for preschoolers!!! The story is read by Miss Carol:)
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Thursday, April 1
11:00 to 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, April 2
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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Week of April 5 - April 9 |
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Monday, April 5
-All Day-Virtual Event
Right Off The Bookshelf! "The Cow Who Clucked"
Hope you enjoy this book reading for preschoolers!!! The story is read by Miss Carol:)
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Tuesday, April 6
-All Day-Virtual Event
Miss Carol's 'Grandma Glasses' Story FUN!!!
"When Will It Be Spring?"
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, April 6
3:30- 4:30
-LIVE ZOOM Event
SCHOOL AGE
Patriot or Loyalist: Which Side would you choose? Exploring the Revolutionary War
Let's travel back in time to right before the American Revolution began. Everyone had strong opinions on who they supported. Would you rather be a Patriot and fight for your freedom from England or be a Loyalist who is grateful for the opportunities that King George gave your family. Join Ms. Marsha and Ms. Gina as we look at what it means to be a Loyalist, and what it means to be a Patriot during the start of the American Revolution.
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Thursday, April 8
11:00 to 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, April 9
10:30 to 11:30
-LIVE ZOOM Event
Painting Our Way Into Spring!
This small zoom classroom, of 7 weeks, will welcome & greet individual children each week along with an animal puppet friend! The families will be engaged in songs, movement, stories, guessing games as well as time to PAINT some spring pictures with watercolors and then frame afterwards- making it a SPRING MASTERPIECE for your home!!!
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Friday, April 9
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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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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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Eligibility: To qualify for free tax preparation, your 2020 household income should generally be $57,000 or less (please see current income guidelines below), or if you qualified for SHI fuel assistance this season. The income limit is per...
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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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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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Rental Assistance
Thank you for your interest Self Help Inc's RENTAL 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 due to...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Quick Links for Families
- MA211 (information and resources)
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