Join Sharon Ryan, Ph.D., a PreK-2 Literacy & Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator, as she speaks with parents of children age 3-5 about the kinds of activities families can enjoy together to nurture literacy development and fine motor skills. A packet of information which includes a rhyming book that Dr. Ryan will use during the presentation, […]
Join First Connections for a guided storywalk of the bilingual Spanish/English book "The Kite Festival" by Leyla Torres on Friday, May 6 at 2:00 at Rideout Park, 61 Laws Brook Rd., Concord. The book tells the story of a family in Columbia who visit a nearby park and realize when they arrive that there is […]
Join Jasmine Wang for Mandarin Story Time for parents and their children age 2-5 (siblings welcome). Registration is required for the 6-week program led by a facilitator who is certified in Mandarin Grade A and specializes in teaching Mandarin vocalization, speech, recitation and debate. This program is presented in Mandarin and funded by Concord-Carlisle Community […]
Children age 2-5, with a parent or caregiver, are welcome to join us for this program of read aloud stories, introduction to Chinese characters, and language exercises. Jasmine Wang is a seasoned children's Mandarin language instructor and dynamic story teller. This is a Mandarin immersion experience. Siblings outside the 2-5 age group are welcome. Masks […]
In this facilitated playgroup for parents and their children 12-36 months (younger siblings welcome in a carrier), parents will have the opportunity to connect with other working parents, to talk about challenges of balancing parenthood and work, and to learn about resources in the community for them and their children. Much of the group time […]
If you are planning to enroll your child in preschool in 2023, or are looking for child care, you may have questions about how to find a program that will be a good fit for you and for your child. In this live virtual presentation we will discuss what options are available in the area, […]
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Anna Knox will present a free live webinar on Encouraging Self-Help Skills in Children Age 18 Months to 5 Years on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. through First Connections. Children grow so quickly, and parents are not always aware of what they are developmentally capable of doing for themselves in our […]
Dr. Sharon Ryan, PreK-2 Literacy & Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator for Acton-Boxboro Schools, will discuss activities that families can enjoy together to nurture young children's literacy development in preparation for transitioning to kindergarten and why it's important to work on these skills at home. This is an in-person presentation taking place at 179 Great Rd., […]
Young children thrive when they have clear and consistent boundaries, when they know what to expect from their caregivers, and when they know the adults are in control. Toddlers' and preschoolers' developing brains drive them to seek control and power, though, so they are constantly pushing the boundaries we set for them. In this presentation, […]
First Connections welcomes Pediatric Occupational Therapist Anna Knox to a free live webinar for parents of young children. Picky eating phases or patterns typically begin between the ages of 1 & 3, and can feel tricky to manage alone. Picky eating doesn't usually go away on its own, and may require parents to really work […]
