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/ early-childhood REGISTER FOR FREE WORKSHOPS: Online: collaborative.org/early-childhood/parents Phone: 413.570.3061 Email: [email protected] Young Scientists In this workshop we’ll talk about ways to encourage and build on your child’s natural inquisitiveness, and we’ll have lots of things for you and your child/scientist to explore together. Child care will be available during the parent learning session, which will be followed by fun parent-child activities. Brain Building YOU are your child’s first brain architect! Did you know that brain building happens every time and every place your child is nurtured and engaged? Join us as we look at ideas for brain building that are EASY to do and will help lay the foundation for your child’s lifetime of success. We’ll also look at how exactly the brain develops, how to help your child make positive brain connections, events that can interfere with healthy development and activities to promote your child’s healthy growth. Hola Amigos y Amigas/Hello Friends Early childhood is a wonderful time to introduce young children to other cultures. This special event introduces the Spanish and Latin American culture and it includes children’s music, stories, games, an art activity, and a special snack. This workshop is open to families from all cultures. SINGLE-SESSION WORKSHOPS Grandparents, Let’s Talk! Being a grandparent can bring its own challenges (and joys), different form those of parenting. Connect with others, discuss experiences and feel supported. Dads Rock!! Being a father and parenting today can look very different from what dads today may have experienced with their own fathers. This father/child program includes a discussion time with fathers on these changes, their experiences and ways in which they can promote their child’s healthy development and early learning experiences. Dads will also spend time with their child/ren engaging in fun activities together. Early Math Skills Explore the world of math with fun games that include sorting, shapes, and number recognition, all supported through hands on activities that you can make yourself and take home! Hand Gym Want to develop those important fine motor skills? This class offers the opportunity to construct a box full of fine motor goodies for your little ones. Make them and take them home for good use! Early Reading Skills Talking, singing, playing and reading with your child all build early reading skills. Join us to learn how you can do more of these activities with your child and how these and other everyday interactions with your child provides preparation for reading. Free workshops designed to support parents, grandparents and guardians of children from birth to kindergarten age. THE OF PARENTING 2016/17 Workshop dates, times and locations on other side MULTIPLE-SESSION WORKSHOPS: First Steps to Reading Did you know that you can help your child grow into reading by talking, playing, sharing books and even singing together? In this four-session workshop we’ll find out why these things are important and have lots of time for parents and children to do fun activities together. Each session starts with a light supper. Childcare provided during parent learning times (please plan to bring your child.) You’ll receive a book at each session to take home. Parent Conversations: Discussions About the Parenting Journey Your child does the SAME thing? Parents you are not alone! Join us for a cup of tea or coffee with other parents. These cafe-style conversations are an opportunity for parents to take a break and chat; sharing experiences and resources to support each other through the parenting joys and challenges we all face while raising young children. Drop-in to one or all the sessions. Parenting Young Children 教养孩童 (Chinese) 我们将在一起论讨如何教养孩子，怎样面对教养孩 子中的挑 战, 怎样帮助孩子们从早期就健康地成长和 发展, 以及如 何使用当地的育儿资源。你可以选择参 加一个， 多个或全部讲座。 Positive Solutions for Families with Young Children This is an evidence-based series of six sessions developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL). It is designed to help parent/ caregivers promote their young child’s social and emotional development and to better understand young children’s challenging behaviors. Parent/caregivers will learn how to use positive approaches to improve their interactions with their child; help children learn appropriate behavior; and to build their child’s confidence and self-esteem. Thereby, preparing children for successful early learning experiences. Each session in this workshop presents a new topic. Drop-in to one or all the sessions. Parenting Young Children/ Crianza de los Hijos (Spanish) Juntos nosotros vamos a: • Compartir sobre los recursos y servicios locales de los programas que apoyan a las familias y sus hijos. • Hablar sobre estrategias para la crianza de lo hijos y poder compartir sobre las experiencias, alegrias y obstáculos como padres. • Aprender varias formas de apoyar el desarrollo saludable de niños y las la importancia de las experiencias tempranas para que los hijos puedan entrar preparados a la escuela. Las personas que no hayan reservado espacio de participación, aún son bienvenidas a una o a todas las secciones. FREE CHILDCARE for all workshops available with pre-registration
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REGISTER FOR FREE WORKSHOPS: Online: collaborative.org/early-childhood/parents
Phone: 413.570.3061Email: [email protected]
Young ScientistsIn this workshop we’ll talk about ways to encourage and build on your child’s natural inquisitiveness, and we’ll have lots of things for you and your child/scientist to explore together. Child care will be available during the parent learning session, which will be followed by fun parent-child activities.
Brain BuildingYOU are your child’s first brain architect! Did you know that brain building happens every time and every place your child is nurtured and engaged? Join us as we look at ideas for brain building that are EASY to do and will help lay the foundation for your child’s lifetime of success.
We’ll also look at how exactly the brain develops, how to help your child make positive brain connections, events that can interfere with healthy development and activities to promote your child’s healthy growth.
Hola Amigos y Amigas/Hello FriendsEarly childhood is a wonderful time to introduce young children to other cultures. This special event introduces the Spanish and Latin American culture and it includes children’s music, stories, games, an art activity, and a special snack. This workshop is open to families from all cultures.
SINGLE-SESSION WORKSHOPS
Grandparents, Let’s Talk!Being a grandparent can bring its own challenges (and joys), different form those of parenting. Connect with others, discuss experiences and feel supported.
Dads Rock!!Being a father and parenting today can look very different from what dads today may have experienced with their own fathers. This father/child program includes a discussion time with fathers on these changes, their experiences and ways in which they can promote their child’s healthy development and early learning experiences. Dads will also spend time with their child/ren engaging in fun activities together.
Early Math SkillsExplore the world of math with fun games that include sorting, shapes, and number recognition, all supported through hands on activities that you can make yourself and take home!
Hand GymWant to develop those important fine motor skills? This class offers the opportunity to construct a box full of fine motor goodies for your little ones. Make them and take them home for good use!
Early Reading SkillsTalking, singing, playing and reading with your child all build early reading skills. Join us to learn how you can do more of these activities with your child and how these and other everyday interactions with your child provides preparation for reading.
Free workshops designed to support parents, grandparents and guardians of children from birth to kindergarten age.
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Workshop dates, times and locations on other side
MULTIPLE-SESSION WORKSHOPS:
First Steps to ReadingDid you know that you can help your child grow into reading by talking, playing, sharing books and even singing together? In this four-session workshop we’ll find out why these things are important and have lots of time for parents and children to do fun activities together. Each session starts with a light supper.
Childcare provided during parent learning times (please plan to bring your child.) You’ll receive a book at each session to take home.
Parent Conversations: Discussions About the Parenting JourneyYour child does the SAME thing? Parents you are not alone! Join us for a cup of tea or coffee with other parents. These cafe-style conversations are an opportunity for parents to take a break and chat; sharing experiences and resources to support each other through the parenting joys and
challenges we all face while raising young children. Drop-in to one or all the sessions.
Parenting Young Children 教养孩童 (Chinese)我们将在一起论讨如何教养孩子，怎样面对教养孩子中的挑 战, 怎样帮助孩子们从早期就健康地成长和发展, 以及如 何使用当地的育儿资源。你可以选择参加一个， 多个或全部讲座。
Positive Solutions for Families with Young ChildrenThis is an evidence-based series of six sessions developed by the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL). It is designed to help parent/caregivers promote their young child’s social and emotional development and to better understand young children’s challenging behaviors. Parent/caregivers will learn how to
use positive approaches to improve their interactions with their child; help children learn appropriate behavior; and to build their child’s confidence and self-esteem. Thereby, preparing children for successful early learning experiences. Each session in this workshop presents a new topic. Drop-in to one or all the sessions.
Parenting Young Children/ Crianza de los Hijos (Spanish) Juntos nosotros vamos a:• Compartir sobre los recursos y servicios locales de los
programas que apoyan a las familias y sus hijos.• Hablar sobre estrategias para la crianza de lo hijos
y poder compartir sobre las experiencias, alegrias y obstáculos como padres.
• Aprender varias formas de apoyar el desarrollo saludable de niños y las la importancia de las experiencias tempranas para que los hijos puedan entrar preparados a la escuela. Las personas que no hayan reservado espacio de participación, aún son bienvenidas a una o a todas las secciones.
FREE CHILDCARE for all workshops
available with pre-registration
COURSE TITLE DATES TIMES TOWN LOCATIONS
Brain Building 4.26.17 6:00-7:30pm Warren Warren Community Elementary School
12.7.16 6:00-7:30pm Westhampton Westhampton Public Library
Dads Rock!! TBD TBD Amherst Amherst Family Center
TBD TBD Palmer Palmer/Monson Family Network
Early Math Skills 12.3.16 10:00-11:30am Easthampton Our Lady’s Child Care Center
10.13.16 6:00-7:30pm Ware Ware Family Center
Early Reading Skills 9.29.16 9:30-10:30am Amherst Amherst Family Center
11.29.16 10:00-11:00am Easthampton Easthampton Family Center
9.30.16 11:00am-12:00pm Granby Granby Free Public Library
3.21.16 10:00-11:00am Hatfield First Congregational Church of Hatfield
3.2.16 10:30-11:30am Palmer Palmer/Monson Family Network
3.15.17 10:30-11:30am Southampton Southampton Public Library
11.9.16 10:00-11:00am Ware Ware Family Center
11.15.16 6:00-7:00pm West Brookfield West Brookfield Elementary School
Grandparents, Let’s Talk 5.19.16 10:30am-12:00pm Granby Granby Free Public Library
10.18.16 10:00-11:30am Palmer Palmer/Monson Family Network
Hand Gym 4.3.17 6:00-7:30pm Belchertown Belchertown Family Center
10.15.16 10:00-11:30am Chesterfield New Hingham Regional Elementary School
10.22.16 10:30am-12:00pm Hatfield Hatfield Public Library
12.13.16 6:00-7:30pm Pelham Pelham Library
Hola Amigos y Amigas/Hello Friends 10.6.16 10:00-11:00am Amherst Amherst Family Center
5.12.17 10:00-11:00am Belchertown Belchertown Family Center
3.10.17 10:00-11:00am Easthampton Easthampton Family Center
12.1.16 10:30-11:30am Palmer Palmer/Monson Family Center
9.22.16 10:00-11:00am South Hadley South Hadley Family Center
10.20.16 10:00-11:00am Ware Ware Family Center
Young Scientist 10.1.16 10:00-11:30am Easthampton Our Lady’s Child Care Center
5.20.17 10:30am-12:00pm Monson Monson Free Library
5.6.17 10:30am-12:00pm Pelham Pelham Elementary School
9.24.16 10:00-11:30am Warren Warren Community Elementary School
SINGLE- SESSION WORKSHOPS
COURSE TITLE DATES TIMES TOWN LOCATIONS
First Steps to Reading 5.3.17, 5.10.17, 5.17.17, 5.24.17 6:00-7:30pm Belchertown Clapp Memorial Library
10.6.16, 10.13.16, 10.21.16, 10.27.16 6:00-7:30pm South Hadley South Hadley Public Library
Parent Conversations: Discussions about the Parenting Journey 3.9.17, 3.16.17, 3.23.17 6:00-7:30pm Granby Granby Free Public Library
3.28.17, 4.4.17, 4.11.17 6:00-7:30pm Ware Ware Family Center
Parenting Young Children 教养孩童 (Chinese) 10.18.16, 11.15.16, 12.6.16, 1.17.17, 2.28.17, 3.21.17, 4.25.17, 5.16.17, 6.15.17
6:00-8:30pm Amherst Amherst Family Center
Parenting Young Children/ Crianza de los Hijos (Spanish)
“Conectándote” Community Resources Fair 11.12.16 11:00am-1:00pm Amherst Jones Library
Leyendo Juntos: Construyendo Destrezas Tempranas 2.4.17 11:00am-1:00pm Amherst Grace Episcopal Church
Entendiendo a tus Hijos y su Comportamiento 4.29.17 11:00am-1:00pm Amherst Grace Episcopal Church
Nutrición Saludable y Celebración Cultural 6.10.17 11:00am-1:00pm Amherst Grace Episcopal Church
Positive Solutions for Families with Young Children
Session 1: Making a Connection! 11.10.16, 3.6.17, 4.25.17 5:30-7:30pm Granby (11.10.16), Belchertown (3.6.17), Easthampton (4.25.17)
Session 2: Making It Happen! 11.17.16, 3.13.17, 5.2.17 5:30-7:30pm Granby (11.17.16), Belchertown (3.13.17), Easthampton (5.2.17)
Session 3: Why Do They Do What They Do? 11.21.16, 3.20.17, 5.9.17 5:30-7:30pm South Hadley (11.21.16), Ware (3.20.17), Easthampton (5.9.17)
Session 4: Teach Me What To Do! 11.28.16, 3.27.17, 5.16.17 5:30-7:30pm South Hadley (11.28.16), Ware (3.27.17), Westhampton (5.16.17)
Session 5: Facing the Challenge, Part 1 12.5.16, 4.4.17, 5.23.17 5:30-7:30pm South Amherst (12.5.16), Palmer (4.4.17) Westhampton (5.23.17)
Session 6: Facing the Challenge, Part 2 12.112.16, 4.11.17, 5.30.17 5:30-7:30pm South Amherst (12.12.16), Palmer (4.11.17) Westhampton (5.30.17)
MULTIPLE- SESSION WORKSHOPS
About our workshops:The Puzzle of Parenting workshop series is designed for parents, grandparents and guardians of children from birth to kindergarten age. Families are welcome to attend workshops in any community. Most workshops are offered at multiple locations so families can choose the most convenient site and date. Come to as many workshops as you wish—and plan to bring a friend!
Workshops are funded by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, administered by Collaborative for Educational Services.
Registration and Childcare: There is no charge for our workshops and free childcare is available with pre-registration.
To Register: Online registration is available at collaborative.org/early-childhood/parents, or you may call 413.570.3061 or email [email protected]. We will need your contact info (including your phone and email address, if available) and the title, date, and site (and any childcare needs) for each workshop registration. Your advance reservations play an important part in helping us to plan; should you find you are unable to attend, please let us know.
Inclement Weather:Delays or cancellations are posted on our website at collaborative.org, or call 413.586.4900 x5568 for information. Please check after 6:30am for morning events and 3:00pm for evening events.
Questions? Additional details are available online, or contact us at: [email protected] or 413.586.4900 x5568.
REGISTER FOR FREE WORKSHOPS: Online: collaborative.org/early-childhood/parents
Phone: 413.570.3061Email: [email protected]
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