Fall Program Newsletter

for Parents, Guardians, and Community-Based Bigs

Highlight from our Bigger Together Facebook Group

for Community-Based Bigs:

Big Nancy and Little Esmeralda attended our Big Ticket to Ride Mercedes-Benz Car Raffle event a few weeks ago and helped us pull the winning ticket!

BIGS: Be sure to join the Bigger Together Facebook Group and post photos of activities you do with your Little to help everyone else come up with fun ideas!

FUN TOPICS TO HELP BREAK THE ICE

What is the best gift you've ever received? What made it so special?

What are you thankful for? What are some way we can show our gratitude?

If you could be any animal in the world, what would you pick and why? How about an animal you definitely would not want to be?

If you could wish for three things, what would they be?

If you could create your dream ice cream sundae, which toppings and ice cream flavors would you choose?

GO THRIFT SHOPPING

Get creative! Head to some thrift stores and see what fun holiday outfits you can put together on a budget! Make it a game and see who can find the wackiest or most festive outfits for the cheapest prices.

MAKE A SCARECROW

Make your own Scarecrow with your Little for some fun Fall decor! Grab an old long sleeve shirt and some pants and stuff it with newspaper. Old childrens clothes would probably work best for a smaller scarecrow. Or you can just cut off the extra fabric and tie the ends up! Turn it into a game and take turns guessing how many pieces of newspaper it takes to fill up your scarecrow.

CAMPFIRE STORIES AND S'MORES

Now that there's a fall chill in the air, it's the perfect time to make the most of the cooler weather. Make a bonfire, eat s’mores and tell campfire stories. Click the buttons below to read some spooky tales for all ages.

FREE THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS

Our area is chock full of fun activities to do with kids, and as a bonus many are FREE! The Home Depot has monthly workshops for kids and we have endless hiking options to enjoy fall foliage, just to name a few! Check out the list for more free ideas.

GRATITUDE KINDNESS NOTES

This time of year always calls for being thankful for the people who enrich our lives. It's the perfect opportunity to reflect with your Little and write some gratitude kindness notes. You could also look for some volunteer opportunities to help give back to the community.

PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD

This card is free and helps lower the price of medication for anyone uninsured, or whose insurance doesn’t cover certain necessary medication.

GET FOUR FREE COVID TESTS

US households can order four FREE Covid-19 rapid tests to be delivered directly to their homes. You should take a test if you begin having Covid-19 symptoms like fever, runny nose, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell or at least five days after you've come into close contact with someone with Covid-19.

VIRTUAL PROGRAM FOR TEENS

Uplift! is a virtual group program for high school students to focus on improving self-esteem and mental wellness. The program is offered by Families Matter, a counseling center in Villas, NJ, and is open to high school age youth in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. There is a cost associated with the program, but they accept Medicaid and have scholarships available that would cover the cost. The program runs in 8-week cycles so reach out now if you're interested in learning more.

NJ YOUTH RESOURCE SPOT

The NJ Youth Resource Spot (NJYRS) is a website that was created by members of the Youth Council, young people who have been involved with the NJ Department of Children and Families, to provide the best, most helpful information for other young people in the state like themselves. Topics range from health, housing, education, financial literacy, employment and more.

FREE FLU SHOT CLINICS

Protect yourself and others with a FREE seasonal flu shot available to residents of both Atlantic and Cape May Counties. The seasonal flu season peaks between late January and late February in New Jersey. There is plenty of time to get a seasonal flu shot and be protected.