Self Help Inc. CFCE

August 2024

Newsletter

It's August!

MA Ice Cream Trail

Summer is winding down, but here are some fun things to do this August in MA

Here are some ways to help your child transition from Summer to School

Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Bark

Ingredients

Produce

• 2 Bananas, ripe

Condiments

• 2 tbsp. Honey

• 2 tbsp. Style peanut butter, natural

Baking & Spices

• 2 tbsp. Chocolate chips, mini

Dairy

• 2 cups Yogurt, plain

Instructions

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, mash one banana. Add in the yogurt and honey (if using) and stir until combined.
• Pour the yogurt mixture onto the baking sheet and spread with a knife or spatula until you have a smooth layer.
• Swirl on the peanut butter and sprinkle on the mini chocolate chips. Slice the remaining banana and place it on top of the yogurt.
• Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 5 hours. Take the baking sheet out of the fridge and break the yogurt bark into chunks with your hands. 
• Serve and enjoy.

These are just a few of the programs that are available in the month of August! Check the calendar at www.selfhelpcpc.org for other activities.

Music and Movement

10:30-11:15am

August 20th

Middleboro Public Library

Join Ms. Marsha and celebrate summer with music and movement. We will have so much fun singing and dancing together. We will use shakers, rhythm sticks, scarves/ribbons and instruments as we celebrate the summer together!

Click HERE to register

Awesome August Stories

10:30-11:15am

August 22nd

Middleboro Public Library

August is an awesome time for stories and crafts! Join Ms. Marsha as we celebrate the awesomeness of summer. We will sing, dance, listen to some stories, and make some awesome crafts! This program is suitable for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-5. Siblings are always welcome! 

Click here to register

Ms. Marsha's Story and Craft

Canton Public Library

2:00-3:00pm

August 21st

Join Ms. Marsha for a journey to the stars! We will read some wonderful stories and makes some great star themed crafts. We will learn about the stars we see in the sky on a clear August night. each child will receive a special star journal to take home. This program is for young children ages 3 and up.

Click HERE to register!

Diapers and Wipes available for those who need it.

CFCE has a diaper closet!

As a special service to our families we offer free diapers to those in need. As with everything right now the cost of diapers has skyrocketed and we would like to help those parents who need it. Please contact Gina McGarrigle at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org. Diapers and wipes can be picked up at programs you attend or at the Brockton office at 45 Pearl St Brockton. If you are in need of diapers please contact Gina at the above email.

Hiking Club

Bradley Lessa Playground Stoughton

STEAM Playgroup with Ms. Jen

Foxboro Public Library

Gardening with Kids

Mansfield

Ms. Jen's Stoughton Playgroup

Stoughton Public Library



Step into Spring with Ms. Marsha

Pequitside Park Canton

WE ARE CURRENTLY HOLDING SPOTS ON OUR WAITLIST FOR NEW FAMILIES!

The Self Help Inc Parent Child Plus program serves families from: *Randolph, Holbrook and Rockland

What is ParentChild+?

• It provides your child with a free high- quality book or educational toy each week -at least 46 new books and toys!
• A trained community-based Early Learning Specialist will visit your home twice a week for 30 minutes to help you get your child ready for school.
• You will learn creative ways to read and play with your child.
• It helps you prepare your child to be successful in school.
• This program is for families with a child ages 16 months-3 1/2 years old. Enrollment is a 2 program year commitment.

If you are interested in BEING PUT ON OUR WAITLIST for this AWESOME program and you reside in either *Holbrook, *Rockland or *Randolph (or one of the other CFCE communities) please contact: Gina McGarrigle at 508-559-1666 ext. 1814 or email at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.

*priority enrollment given to families in Holbrook, Randolph and Rockland. Families who reside in other CFCE communities MAY also be eligible