Although we are unable to meet in-person for our programming, we are offering virtual alternatives!
Our fall schedule of Learn & Play Groups, Interactive Story Times and Parent Education Programs are listed below. Fall programs run through the week of December 14.
You can also find links to all of our videos and activity offerings. Continue scrolling for pre-recorded Story Times with Valerie, Sing-Along videos with Hugh Hanley, Ages and Stages Information and additional activity resources.
We hope you have fun exploring and joining in on our virtual fun!
For more information on any of our programs or services, please contact Jodi Levin
or call 617-969-5906 x114
Winter Session starts the week of January 11th. Please check back for registration options.
LIVE ZOOM OFFERINGS
For parents & children ages 0 - 5 (siblings are welcome).
Learn fun and easy strategies to engage children with books, to build a conversation around your shared reading experience (Dialogic Reading) and create extension activities.
Programs to support parents around their child’s development, growth and learning.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN
Tuesday December 1st
7:00 PM on ZOOM
Join Community Connections in collaboration with Consultation Services for Children, for a discussion and opportunity to get your questions answered.
STORY TIME FOR PARENTS: WHAT IS DIALOGIC READING?
Tuesday December 8th
7:00 PM on ZOOM
Learn about Dialogic Reading – what it is, how it supports your child’s language development, increases vocabulary, engagement with books, and other pre-literacy skills. Jodi will demonstrate how to incorporate dialogic reading and create a more engaging and interactive reading experience for you and your child.
Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
Are you interested in learning about your child’s development at his or her particular age and stage?
Activity: Match colors around your house. You can print the color cards, make your own, or simply show your child an object that is the color you want him/her to find!
Actividad: Combina colores en tu casa. ¡Puede imprimir las tarjetas de colores, hacer las suyas propias o simplemente mostrarle a su hijo un objeto del color que desea que encuentre!
Activity: Outdoors Rx Challenge: Nature Bracelet - wrap a piece of tape with the sticky side facing out. Walk around your neighborhood or your yard and collect pieces of nature. Stick them to your tape to make a bracelet.
Actividad:Desafío RX al aire libre: Pulseras de la naturaleza. Envuelva un trozo de cinta con el lado adhesivo hacia afuera. Camine por su vecindario o su patio y recolecta piezas de la naturaleza. Pégalos a tu cinta para hacer un brazalete.
Activity: Outdoors Rx Challenge: Collecting Nature. Think of one thing you can collect outside (acorns, sticks, rocks, leaves). Take a walk or explore your yard and see how many of that object you can collect.
Actividad: Desafío RX al aire libre: Recolectando la naturaleza. Piense en una cosa que pueda recolectar afuera (bellotas, palos, rocas, hojas). Salga a caminar o explore su jardín y vea cuántos objetos puedes recoger.
Activity Resource: Take care of yourself! Some practical ideas for caring for yourself while you care for others.
Recurso: ¡Cuídate! Algunas ideas prácticas para cuidarse mientras cuidas a los demás.
