WELCOME TO
The health and safety of the families and children in our communities is of utmost importance,
so we have suspended all programs on site until further notice.
We are launching Stay School - so we can all still play together in our homes safely.
Please feel free to share our resource with all families.
WE CAN BE REACHED AT
Kathleen.Maney@Watertown.K12.MA.US
Linda.Krieger@Watertown.K12.MA.US
Cheryl.Segreve@Watertown.K12.MA.US
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WELCOME TO STAY SCHOOL 
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FAIRY TALE UNIT RESOURCES
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RESOURCES
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Bear Shape Printable
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NEW SECTION CHERYL DEMONSTRATES
PLAYING WITH THE FAIRY TALE UNIT
PLAYING WITH THE FAIRY TALE UNIT
WE ARE ZOOMING OPPORTUNITIES - SEE BELOW
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NEW PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
For families with children displaying challenging behavior. Come talk about it, and get ideas and feedback from the presenter as well as other families. June 1, 2020 @ 7pm June 8, 2020 @ 7pm June 15, 2020 @ 7pm This support group is facilitated by Mary Avery, Director of Connected Beginnings, and UMASS Donohue Center Join Zoom Meeting https://umassp.zoom.us/j/91837605778 Meeting ID: 918 3760 5778 **************************************************** NEW PARENT WORKSHOPS These will be recorded for later use. May 28, 2020 7pm-8pm How To Help Kids Keep Their Cool: preventing and responding to challenging behaviors at home This workshop is presented by Julia Sayles she received her Masters of Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University June 4, 2020 7pm-8pm Pick battles big enough to matter, Small enough to win…Expectations verse Reality This workshop is presented by Megan Olowinski, M.A. CCC-SLP Speech and Language Pathologist from the Early Steps Integrated Preschool in Watertown Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83249922341?pwd=WXJXMWM1emtQTGVuS0dNVkg0MTN4dz09 Meeting ID: 832 4992 2341 Password: cfce |
PLAYGROUPS
NEW GROUP WITH CHERYL Wednesday 9:00AM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99382182376?pwd=bWN0UWFJZnFiNGRWQURhS1JYbzQ5Zz09 Meeting ID: 993 8218 2376 Password: 8rXatA We will continue to offer playgroups for families and children. This playgroup group will follow along with out unit of study for the week. Come join Cheryl in songs and activities guaranteed to be fun for everyone. ZOOM with the Spanish-Speaking Playgroup Friday 9:30 am Facilitator: Kristen Chapron Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/555677131?pwd=TG1nd1dxT1M2UHMzZ0ZTQXFyc0lqZz09 Meeting ID: 555 677 131 Password: Pepa MINDFULNESS Here are some of our favorite mindfulness exercises and activities that we use everyday in groups. NEW MOMS GROUP CONTINUES IN ZOOM JF&CS a long time collaborator with the family center will continue to offer the New Parent Support Groups for parents with babies under 1 will be meeting via Zoom video conferencing, as always at no cost. This group offers a space for parents to find connection and support from one another with the guidance of a group facilitator. You do need to register here: https://zoom.u/meeting/register/upYsf-mrqzksywWWpaHGnoXai00P_H1NJw |
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TALKING ABOUT THE COVID 19 VIRUS
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FREE RESOURCES FOR FAMILY FUN
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Story Time via Facebook Live:
Missing story time at the Watertown Library? Join us for stories and songs via Facebook Live! These live events are intended for families with children of all ages. Visit facebook.com/watertownfpl to tune in.
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Belmont Free Public Library
Join Deb as she host songs and stories on instagram. Watch Here Direct link to website, Click here. Belmont's Henry Frost is providing free daily 9:00am meetings and 11:00am meetings that are content driven. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hfcpathome/
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IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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WIC Program Services
The Watertown WIC program is open for business. WIC continues to provide services to families during this difficult time. Because we are concerned about the health and safety of families and staff, staff are working remotely. All WIC appointments will be completed over the phone. WIC staff will call you on the day of your appointment. For questions, please call (857)-523-2797 and leave your name and number and we will return you call as soon as possible. Belmont Helps
Belmont Helps is a volunteer group connecting community support and resources in response to COVID-19. We will try our best to accommodate needs- but please know there is no guarantee. We can also help those in neighboring towns when possible. We accept all volunteers who can help run errands, deliver food and supplies for porch drop-off. If you need help, ask. Donate | Volunteer | Ask for Help | Find Resources | Request or Sew Masks |
Welcome to the
Watertown Mutual Aid Network! In these fast-moving and uncertain times, it’s important that we show up for each other and build strong connections with our neighbors here in Watertown. We all have something to offer and we all have something we need. Please use our Mutual Aid Network to get help when you need it, help others when you can, and stay connected with our community. Click here for the link Watertown COVID-19 Resource Guide
Local information, resources, and assistance for people living in Watertown, Massachusetts Accepting New Referrals for
Early Intervention Virtual Visits! Thom Child & Family Services continues to provide clinical services to children and families through the expanded availability of telepractice. Our allied health professionals, nurses, social workers, developmental specialists, and other skilled clinicians remain dedicated to providing therapeutic services to existing clients just as we did prior to the corona virus pandemic and state of emergency. Link below: https://www.thomchild.org/referrals/ |
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SQ:SE-2 Parent Activities. Share these fun and effective activities with parents to help them promote their child’s social-emotional skills.
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Parent tip sheet. 17 practical ways parents can support the social-emotional development of their young children.
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Blog post on stress in young learners. Discover 9 stress-reducing strategies for young learners, from Brookes author Alice Sterling Honig.
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The Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) is a grant-funded program of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and administered by the Watertown Public Schools.
This grant includes the Family Center and the ParentChild+ Program. |
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Photos used under Creative Commons from orlandofringe, TrishaLyn
