CFCE programs are locally-based programs in your community that provide child development services and resources to families with young children.

Servicing Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Wilmington

October Newsletter

Coordinator's Corner

The school year is in full swing, and fall is finally here! Bundle up and get ready to find new ways to explore the changing season together with your kids!

One of my favorite activities to bring out in the fall is pumpkin geo-boards.

You will need a pumpkin, some golf tees, and plenty of elastic bands. On most pumpkins, you can press a golf tee all the way into the pumpkin. Once your golf tees are in, connect them together by stretching elastic bands over them. Make designs, letters, faces, shapes or whatever your child is currently interested in!

Some kids need help pressing the golf tees into the pumpkin, and some pumpkins are tougher than others. Adults can help make the holes in the pumpkins using the same golf tees. If you are able, using a drill and drill bit work to start the holes for the kids too.

This is such a fun open ended activity for kids! Since it's so open ended you can incorporate Literacy skills, Math skills, and fine motor skills!

Costume Craze at the Wilmington Memorial Library!

Collection begins: Tuesday, September 2 at 9am. Worn, torn or soiled costumes will not be accepted.

Collection ends: Tuesday, September 30 at 5pm.

Costume Craze Pickup: Saturday, October 4 from 10am-4pm. Free to all, no costume donation required to take one.

Can't make it on the 4th? Costumes will be available in the Youth Services Room until 10/18 or while supplies last. Any remaining costumes will be donated to Savers in Wilmington.

More info here

Working through Big Feelings

Free Parent Workshop!

We’ve all had big emotions before, let’s give our kids the tools necessary to

manage their emotions and feel good about themselves

When? Thursday October 22nd from 1:30-2:30

Where? Follow the Zoom link listed, if you would like to attend in person please email ccole@commteam.org

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Where can I find your playgroups?

Don't miss out on our popular Playgroups!

Join us at your local Library!

Check out our calendar for details!

Don't miss out on our Parent Workshops or other Events! Follow the link to our website and click on our Activities Calendar!

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Wilmington Memorial Library

10:00-10:45

Chelmsford Public Library

10:00-10:45

Tyngsborough Public Library

11:00-11:45

Billerica Public Library

9:30-10:15

Parker Memorial Library in Dracut

10:00-10:45

Tewksbury Public Library

11:00-11:45

Have you seen our Community Flyer around town?

I hope you have! We want to spread the word about our CFCE Playgroups in all of our communities. Want to help share these flyers? Send me an email and I'll send you our latest flyer!

We're looking to have our flyers in spaces that families of young children gather. This includes barbershops, hair salons, places of worship, community centers, coffee shops, local small businesses, anywhere who's interested can learn more.

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Local Family Resources

We're here for everything your family and young children need!

Click on the 'Family Resources' tab to find what you need or contact us to discuss how we can help you and your family!

Want to learn more about your Child's Development?

Take a few minutes to fill out the Ages and Stages Questionnaire ® and one of our team members will follow up with you to discuss your child's areas of strength and development

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