SUMMER PROGRAMMING
This SUMMER we are offering a combination of Virtual and In Person programs
SUMMER OFFERINGS ARE LISTED BELOW!
You will also find Prerecorded Videos with Valerie, the Ages and Stages Developmental Screening Information, information about ParentChild+, and additional resources.
Keep an eye out for information about upcoming programs in your community!
For more information on any of our programs or services, please contact
Jodi Levin at jlevin@familyaccess.org or call 617-969-5906 x114
o en español Patricia Lazarte patricia.lazarte018@gmail.com
en español ou em portugues Patricia 860-501-7233
Join us for our Woburn Early Childhood Fair at Spence Farm, 41Wyman St. Woburn
Saturday, June 10th,
10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Learn about Woburn resources for families with young children and be entertained by Tom Knight at 11:00 am!
Communities United, Inc. is having a free STEM Exhibition with lots of hands on activities and a StoryWalk
Monday, June 12th
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lexington Creative Start
55 Coolidge St., Lexington
All our early learning groups are for children ages 0 -5 with a parent, guardian or caregiver, and include circle time, singing, stories, and activities that support cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development. Families will also have an opportunity to utilize the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, a free tool, that provides parents with a snapshot of their child’s development. Registration is required for all groups.
Summer Learn & Play Groups - VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ON ZOOM
TUESDAYS
FAMILY L&P
0-3 year olds
9:00 - 9:30 am
July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15
THURSDAYS
PRESCHOOL L&P
3-5 year olds
9:00 - 9:30 am
July 13, 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
STEAM
3-5year olds
9:30 - 10:00 am
July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
READY FOR KINDERGARTEN
children starting K Sept 2023
9:30 - 9:45 am
August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17
Register for all here
https://forms.office.com/r/ZG1Wtb6uzM
Summer Learn & Play Groups - IN PERSON
IN PERSON PROGRAMS
Wednesdays/Miércoles
Aprender y jugar preescolar en español
Waltham Family School
3 -5 yrs
12, 19, 26 de julio, 2 de agosto
10:00 - 11:00 am
registrarse aquí
https://forms.office.com/r/ZG1Wtb6uzM
FINE MOTOR FUN HOUR
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION LINKS
Friday, June 16
Needham Library
10:00 - 11:00 am
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/1sQGdsznWy
SING MOVE AND A STORY
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION LINKS
Thursday, June 8
Arlington Menotomy Life Skills Bldg
Thursday, June 8
1:00 - 1:30
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/uGdmFTvS7q
Monday, June 12
Woburn Library
3:30 - 4:00 pm
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/gLAzj4DmFq
Wednesday, June 14
Wellesley Fells Branch Library
1:00 - 1:30 pm
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/xnWdKr8if2
Wayland Library
Dates TBD
STORY IN THE PARK
Fridays between 11:00 and 12:00
no registration necessary / weather permitting
June 9
Hannah Williams Park
71 Main St.
Wellesley
June 16
Weston Town Playground
358 Boston Post Rd.
Weston
June 20
WALTHAM FAMILY EVENT
4:00 PM
Gilmore Park Playground
90 Hall St.
Waltham
June 23
Leland Park Playground
Central Street
Woburn
Parent Workshop
WOMEN'S MONEY MATTERS
for mothers of young children
para madres de niños pequeños
Tuesdays/martes
April 25 - June 27
25 de abril- 27 de junio
6:30 - 8:00 pm
register here/registrarse aqui
English Program https://www.tfaforms.com/4849798?tfa_2869=a0O8Y00001CiU3N&tfa_2881=tfa_2882
programa en español
https://www.tfaforms.com/4856435?tfa_2869=a0O8Y00001ATfgR&tfa_2881=tfa_2882
ABRIENDO PUERTAS
en español
para padres con niños 0 - 5 años
los lunes
comenzando el 27 de abril
6:30 - 8:00 pm
10 sesiones en zoom
registrarse aqui
https://forms.office.com/r/VUPXZ9V90a
(closed)
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING
in English
for parents of children ages 4 mos. to 8 years
Thursdays April 27 - June 22
7:30 - 8:45 pm
9 weeks on zoom
register here
Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
Parents, you are your child’s first and best teacher. And as teachers, the right tools can help you support your child’s growth and development.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Ages & Stages Questionnaires and how this free tool might help you to continue supporting your child's healthy growth and learning.
PARENT QUOTE: I highly recommend ASQ as it is such a great tool that screens for Developmental milestones. Thanks to the ASQ, my son was referred to Early Intervention and his educational pathway is now a bright success! Learn & Play Group Parent Participant
Pre-Recorded Programs
Access to a wide range of books the you can read to your child, or that you and your child can listen to. Offered in many languages.
Acceda a una amplia gama de libros que puede leerle a su hijo o que usted y su hijo pueden escuchar. Accesible en muchos idiomas.
Reading Resource: A story to help children deal with feeling mad
Recurso: Una historia para ayudar a los niños a lidiar con el enojo
Actividad: Actividad matemática de clasificación de calzado
Activity: learn some yoga positions to try at home
Actividad:Aprender algunas posturas de yoga para probar en casa
Craft Idea: Paper Plate Dancing Sun
Manualidad: Marioneta de sol ( títere) plato de papel
Activity: Outdoors Rx Challenge:. Bark Rubbing
Actividad:Desafío RX al aire libre: Frotar la corteza
Craft Idea: Make a paper plate cookie. Use this idea to “make” your own cookies with materials you have at home!
Manualidad: Haz una galleta con plato de papel. ¡Use esta idea para "hacer" sus propias cookies con los materiales que tiene en casa!
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.
Craft Idea: Make your own Mr./Mrs. Potato Head out of felt or paper
Manualidad: Haga su propio Sr. / Sra. Cabeza de papa sin fieltro o papel
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.
Craft Idea: Jungle Vine Gross Motor Activity
Manualidad: Vina de la jungla actividad motora gruesa
Activity: Heart in Hands Card-show love for mom or for anyone your child wants to say “I love you” to.
Actividad: Tarjeta Corazón en las manos: muestra amor por la madre o por cualquier persona a la que tu hijo quiera decirle "Yo también te amo.
Activity: Outdoors Rx Challenge: Nature Journal
Actividad: Desafío RX al aire libre: Diario de la naturaleza
Craft Idea: Fine Motor Skills – Make Your Own Lacing Board
Manualidad: Habilidades motoras finas: haga su propia tabla de cordones
Activity: Outdoors Rx Challenge: Rainbow Spotting
Actividad: Desafío RX al aire libre: Manchando el Arcoíris
Activity Resource: A timely article to start a conversation about race and some books to help.
Recurso: Un artículo oportuno para comenzar una conversación sobre raza y algunos libros para ayudar.
Craft Idea: Make Your Own Instruments – Even if you’re not planning a road trip, a homemade band sounds like fun!
Manualidad: Crea tus propios instrumentos: incluso si no estás planeando un viaje por carretera, ¡una banda casera suena divertida!
Activity: Outdoors Rx Challenge: Raft Building
Actividad: Desafío RX al aire libre: Construcción de balsas