Monday, January 30, 2017

Early Childhood Parenting Workshops- Free from the Collabroative for Educational Services

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.

Date and Location
  • January 23, 2017, 10:00 am - 11:30am, Warren Elementary School
  • March 2, 2017, 10:30am - 11:30am, Palmer/Monson Family Network
  • March 15, 2017, 10:30am - 11:30am, Southampton Public Library
  • March 21, 2017, 10:00am - 11:00am, Congregational Church of Hatfield
Cost: 
Free
Social Emotional: Praising Children and Their Behavior

El desarrollo de los niños en las habilidades sociales y emocionales establece una base importante para el aprendizaje académico y el éxito en la vida. Todas las familias están invitadas a reunirse con nosotros para descubrir más sobre el desarrollo social y emocional en los niños pequeños y cómo pueden apoyar este proceso.

Children's development in social-emotional skills lays an important foundation for academic learning and success in life.  Families are invited to join us to learn more about social-emotional development in young children and how they can support it.

Date and Location
  • February 4, 2017, 11:00 am - 1:00pm, Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst
Cost: 
Free

In this session we will identify the importance of building positive relationships with children and discuss the "power" of using positive comments and encouragement with children. This workshop is part of the Positive Solutions for Families with Young Children series

Date and Location
  • March 6, 2017, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Belchertown Family Center
  • April 25, 2017, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Easthampton High School
Cost: 
Free

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.

Date and Location
  • March 9, 16, and 23 2017, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Granby Free Public Library
  • March 28, April 4 and 11, 2017, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Ware Family Center
Cost: 
Free

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. 

Date and Location
  • February 14, 2017, 10:00am - 11:00am, South Hadley Family Center
  • February 15, 2017, 10:00am - 11:00am, Amherst Family Center
  • March 7, 2017, 10:30am - 11:30am, Palmer/Monson Family Network
  • March 8, 2017, 10:00am - 11:00am, Ware Family Center
  • March 10, 2017, 10:00am - 11:00pm, Easthampton Family Center
  • March 15, 2917, 11:00am - 12:00am, Granby Public Library
  • March 28, 2017, 10:00am - 11:00am, First Congregational Church of Hatfield
  • March 29, 2017, 10:30am - 11:30am, Belchertown Family Center
Cost: 
Free

In this session we will understand how play can be a powerful parenting practice, learn ways to help children develop friendship skills, link building relationships, using positive comments/encouragement, and play to children's behavior. This workshop is part of the Positive Solutions for Families with Young Children series

Date and Location
  • March 13, 2017, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Belchertown Family Center
  • May 2, 2017, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Easthampton High School
Cost: 
Free

In this session we will examine why children do what they do, and practice ways to determine the meaning of behavior, understand how to make expectations clear for children and effective ways to develop and teach household rules. This workshop is part of the Positive Solutions for Families with Young Children series

Date and Location
  • March 20, 2017, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Ware Family Center
  • May 9, 2017, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Easthampton High School
Cost: 
Free

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