Dear CFCE Families,
Learning
DOES
happen throughout the whole day in our homes !!!
If you need anything, please
email us.
We are available to help you and your family.
Remember to check our
Facebook page
. We are posting tips and activities every day. And as always, check our
CFCE Calendar.
We are posting this email in addition to adding new LIVE ZOOM EVENTS!
Sincerely,
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CFCE Thank You CHALLENGE
: Draw a picture, paint a rock or record a video message.. to say thank you to our healthcare workers and other essential workers (grocery, postal, sanitation etc), that are keeping things moving during this time of crisis. Share with us, and we will post on our FB/Twitter to give thanks for all they do!!
(please note-by submitting a video/pic you authorize use of it on social media)
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Mondays - Join CFCE for Zoom Chat and Play!
(
Interactive
Support Group for Parents
... and a little something for the children!)
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Ms.Marsha, CFCE Specialist and Susan West, LPN, Family Education Specialist at BID-Plymouth Hospital and Active Parenting Coordinator are teaming up to provide this
Zoom Interactive Support Group for Parents. Each group will start with songs and a story. Parents can then choose from several suggested activities their children can do independently while the grown ups chat!
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Tuesdays - Music and Movement
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Fridays - Friday Story and Craft Group
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Parent Information and Resources
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CRADLES TO CRAYONS
Many families are having a rough go of it during the Covid-19 Virus. Some have lost their job, some are on unemployment or their hours have been reduced. Here at CFCE we often depend on the Cradles to Crayons Program to help us help families with clothing and basic necessities for their children. If you are one of those families, click the link below to complete a Cradles to Crayons application for clothing. Cradles is currently closed due to COVID-19, so please be patient. As soon as CFCE receives word from Cradles to Crayons, that they are accepting new applications, we will submit your's and we will contact you!
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Easing Anxiety During
Challenging Times
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T. Berry Brazelton is an amazing medical doctor and speaker on Early Childhood Development. Below is a link on easing anxiety during challenging times. Please click the image below to get to this wonderful and helpful article!!!
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CFCE Staff are missing families, families are missing other families and children are missing friends...
So we thought it would be fun to create a "
WHEN WE COME TOGETHER AGAIN"
collage of our families with their masks on!!!
Send a picture to
ldunn@selfhelpinc.org.
a
nd then we will share it with everyone so you can try and guess what friends you can find in the collage!!!
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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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Self Help Inc is open for business,
CLICK HERE
to see what services we can provide you! If we can't provide it, we will help you find another agency who can!! You can always email:
info@selfhelpinc.org
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The Self Help Inc.
Head Start Program is now taking applications for the FALL!
For more information on the Head Start Program,
CLICK HERE
. Or to submit an application, please follow the links below.
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Are you concerned about keeping food on the table due to job loss or illness, or are you just interested in getting some more information? Self Help Inc. can answer any questions you may have about the SNAP Program, and we can help you apply right over the phone! These are stressful times, let us help.
Please call 508-588-0447 x1807 or email:
snap@selfhelpinc.org
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WIC IS HERE FOR YOU!!
WIC Programs are open, and ALL NUTRITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE DONE BY PHONE ONLY. New families to the WIC program should locate the
closest WIC office
to you to request an appointment by phone. If families cannot get through another option is the state online link to apply online:
https://www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online
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The Hockomack YMCA Sites are doing food distribution at many of their sites!
PLEASE CLICK HERE
or the image for location and information
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Food Bank Listings
(please make sure you call or email, as their hours and processes during COVID-19 may be altered)
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5 Ways to Play…With a Laundry Basket
When your children play with you,
they are also learning that they are loved and important and that they are fun to be around. And the best part? No new toys required.
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BALANCE BEAM
:
Using an actual gymnastic beam isn't the only way for a child to learn balance skills.
Indoors or Outdoors
, use painter tape to make a straight line on the floor. Encourage your child to walk forwards, backwards, and sideways.
Outdoors,
use a plank of wood, a rope, or make a line with chalk for the same activity. When your child masters a straight line, add semi-circles or zig-zags to add a bit more of a challenge!!!
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What could be more fun
than doing jumping jacks
for the
LETTER J!!!
Watch the video and join in on the fun and laughs!!
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How to Make Sensory Balls
Make calmness and fun come to life with just a few household materials....
- flour,
- funnel made from roller paper and
- balloons!!!
Directions:
- Stretch out your balloon. ...
- Choose your filling: rice or flour.
- Stick a funnel into the neck of the balloon.
- Slowly fill the balloon. ...
- Remove the funnel from the balloon and let out as much air as you can
- Tie the neck of the balloon closed tightly.
- Snip off the excess rubber if you choose to...ENJOY!!!
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CREATIVE WRITNG FUN!!!
It is so much fun to be a creative writer to ideas that you can stretch your imagination to !!! Here are a few ideas to write about:
- Insects, insects everywhere!!! Describe what you see!
- I’m happy when…
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Color your way into enjoying this spring season by using these beautiful colors. You can get this free printable to help get you started. Just click the picture and follow the directions....HAVE FUN!!!
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Cookies and Cream Parfait Recipe
PREPARATION
20 minutes
COOK TIME
5 minutes
SERVINGS
Serves 4 to 6 or even 8, depending on the size of the serving dishes
Ingredients
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1/4 cup of my DIY Instant Vanilla Pudding or, if using store bought, use 1/4 cup
of cook and serve vanilla pudding
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1 cup of Whole Milk
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1 cup of Semisweet Chocolate Chips
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2 Cups of Heavy Cream, whipped to stiff Peaks
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About 20 Oreo Cookies crushed into little pieces
Preparation
1) In a saucepan, add the milk and pudding mix, cook on medium heat for a few minutes or until it thickens (make sure to constantly stir to keep it from sticking) then pour the hot mixture over the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and stir everything together well until the chocolate chips fully melt. Cover the mixture with some plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge to cool for a couple of hours.
2) Once the chocolate mixture has cooled, mix in about 1/3 of the whipped cream and set aside.
3) When ready to serve, in your serving dishes simply add layer the chocolate mixture, followed by the whipped cream and finish with the crushed cookies, repeat this same layer if you want to make little trifle
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Stay connected to
Mass.gov
for the most up-to-dates information and resource
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NEW STIMULUS CHECK INFO!
If you haven't filed taxes in the last 2 years,
CLICK HERE
to update your bank account information for your Stimulus Check
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Make sure EVERY MA Community has the funding and resources it needs for the NEXT 10 YEARS!!!!
COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS TODAY!
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Tax Day Now July 15
On March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin announced that Tax Day has been moved from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties, regardless of the amount owed.
The Treasury Secretary encouraged taxpayers who might have a tax refund to file now to receive your refund.
FREE Online Tax Filing Options (simple returns)
***The Self Help Inc. VITA program is currently suspended, but we are working on a file upload system, so we can prepare your taxes over the phone. Check our
WEBSITE
for all updates
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COVID-19 Information and Resources
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NEW!! Text
covidma to
888777 to get text updates from the state about the most recent Covid-19 news
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