FALL PROGRAMMING
STORY IN THE PARK POSTPONED!!
Due to the rain on 9/18, Story In The Park at Lincoln Park in Lexington is postponed.
FALL PROGRAMS 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
Celebrate Family Access’ 115th Birthday!
Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023
11AM – 1PM
We’ll have a touch-a-truck, food trucks, live music, and information about Family ACCESS and our partners. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the work we do to strengthen our community and to connect with other families and individuals who care about making a difference.
All our early learning groups are for children ages 0 -6 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.
Fall Learn & Play Groups - VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS ON ZOOM
click above to register
TUESDAYS
FAMILY L&P
0-3 year olds
9:30 - 10:00 am
starting September 26
PRESCHOOL L&P
3-5 year olds
10:00 - 10:30
starting September 26
WEDNESDAYS/LUNES
FINE MOTOR FUN
2-3 year olds
9:30 - 10:00
starting October 4
STEAM
3-5 year olds
10:30 - 11:00
starting October 4
APRENDER Y JUGAR PREESCOLAR en español
3-5 year olds
10:30 - 11:00
a partir del 4 de octubre
THURSDAYS
ME, YOU, WE social emotional playgroup
3-5 year olds
9:30 - 10:00 am
October 5 - November 9
Fall Learn & Play Groups - IN PERSON
IN PERSON PROGRAMS
click above to register for all except Me, You, We Burlington
LUNES
en español
RAISING A READER
3-5 años
10:30 - 11:15 am
Waltham Boys & Girls Club
16,23,20 de octubre, 6,13,27 de noviembre
haga clic arriba para registrarse
TUESDAYS
ME, YOU, WE social emotional play group
3-5 year olds
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Burlington Library
September 19-October 24
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/08qQLKHQPH
FRIDAYS
RAISING A READER
3-5 year olds
9:45 - 10:30
Family ACCESS
October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3,17
click above to register
FAMILY BABY GROUP
birth - 12 months
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Needham Library
October 13, 20, 27, November 3
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/mymFXwu6xK
SING MOVE AND A STORY
individual registration links
Woburn Library
Monday, Septebmer 18
3:30 - 4:00 pm
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/7DtHUm2X1F
Wayland Library
Wednesday, October 18
9:30 - 10:00 am
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/D2VEcU8Ruv
Wellesley Fells Library
Wednesday, October 18
1:00 - 1:30 pm
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/dKQMv1hCCY
STORY IN THE PARK
no registration necessary / weather permitting/
Mondays 10:30 - 11:00
October 2
Warren Park Playground
Wellesley
October 16
Magnolia Playground
Arlington
October 23
West Newton Playground
Newton
October 30
Simonds Park Playground
Burlington
FINE MOTOR FUN
individual registration links
Thursday, September 12
Menotomy Life Skills Bldg
1:00 - 2:00 pm
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/hZ74kjTQdn
ThursdaySeptember 21
Newton Library
3:30 - 4:30 pm
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/KK3EMfSMw0
Parent Workshops
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING
in collaboration with Needham Youth & Family Service
Thursdays 7:00 - 8:45 pm
on ZOOM
9 weeks starting on October 5
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/zBhpNV24qG
CIRCLE OF SECURITY PARENTING
Mondays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
on ZOOM
9 weeks starting on October 16
register here
https://forms.office.com/r/fSwRTa4bwB
The Ages and Stages Developmental Questionnaire is also available to parents interested in getting a snapshot of their child's development
See below or contact Jodi @
for more information
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