FRC Playgroup Schedule

Tuesday Playgroup 10:00—11:00 am

Wednesday Playgroup 10:00—11:00 am

Thursday Music & Movement 10:00 am

Friday Music & Movement 10:00 am

Classes are free

In order to insure the quality of the

program we need to limit the number

of children per session. Please

pre-register for your preferred day.

Call Family Resource Center

860-564-6411

The Family Resource Center would like to

wish you a safe and happy holiday season.!

Last day for the current sessions

will be December 14th.

New Sessions start on January 8th.

Play Is Learning

Your children love to play. From the time they were born, they have been discovering what their body can do. Every time they play, their brains are making new connections that help their development. To your children, there’s only one reason to play: to have fun. Their play may look messy, silly, noisy, or repetitive. But you know that they are doing some serious learning! Play is how they test the possibilities and explore their world.

Plainfield Family Resource Center

Family Holiday Craft Night

Friday December 14th 6:00pm-7:30pm

Free Family Event at the Plainfield Town Hall

In collaboration with the Plainfield Business Association

Tree Lighting in Lion’s Park

Bring the family and join us.

Come and make holiday crafts– ornaments

and decorations

We provide the supplies that includes

LOTS OF GLITTER and GLUE!

Age appropriate for PreK-elementary

The Holiday events continue with the Plainfield Business Association Tree Lighting—

And Recreation Department’s Children’s Party

Meet Santa!!

Plainfield Recreation

Department

Annual New Toy Collection

Toys For Kids

In the spirit of the Season of Giving

Help put smiles on the faces of Plainfield’s less fortunate toddler, pre-school and

elementary age children Your donation of new toys or

monetary contribution is appreciated! THANK YOU FOR YOUR

SUPPORT!

Toy Collection Site:

Plainfield Recreation Department

482 Norwich Road

Plainfield Route 12

860-564-1819

December 8th, 2018

9AM - 11AM

Plainfield High School Plainfield Lions Club

December 9

Plainfield Senior Center 482 Norwich Road

Plainfield 7:00—11:00 AM

$6 - Adults, $5 - Seniors & under 12 December proceeds support future Lion’s Club projects

Come have your picture taken with Santa Claus

Hot breakfast will be served by Chartwells

in the PHS f r There will be a variety of

holiday themed activities

and crafts available for your

kids to n oy.

Plainfield High School

Music Concert

December 19th

7:00 pm

Plainfield High School

Auditorium

January is Child Development Month

at the Family Resource Center

Because your child’s first 5 years of life are so important, we want to help you provide the best start for your child.

The Plainfield Family Resource Center would like to welcome you to our early childhood

screening program Ages and Stages. We will sit with you and your child while you ask

questions about some things your child can and cannot do. As part of this service, we pro-

vide the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3™), to help you keep track of

your child’s development. The questionnaire includes questions about your child’s commu-

nication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving, and personal-social skills.

No one knows your child better than you- that’s why it’s important for you to know and

understand your child’s developmental milestones.

To make an appointment call the Family Resource Center at 860-564-6411

Play Group

Come Join the FUN!

Where:

Westfield Congregational

Church

210 Main St.

Danielson, CT 06239

When:

Takes place the FIRST and THIRD Wednesday

of EVERY MONTH from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M

Upcoming Groups Dates

December 5th & 19th

January 2nd & 16th

Snow Measuring Sticks Program

When: Saturday December 10am to 11am

Where: Aldrich Free Public Library –

299 Main Street, Moosup CT 06354

Please come join us to celebrate the lovely and

beautiful New England snowfall with these adorable

snow measuring sticks made from paint sticks. We will

provide everything needed including the pre painted

paint sticks. Children will be allowed to choose to

make either a reindeer or a snowman. ( Both equally

cute). Hope to see you there.

If there are any questions please call us at 860-564-

8760 and ask for Amy (Children’s Librarian) or Darla

(Director)

December Events at Canterbury Library Gift to the Birds- Saturday, December 8 from 10-11am. Make a gift

for your backyard birds. Ages 4-7. Sign up required. Creative Construction- Saturday, December 15 from 10-11.

Channel your inner engineer with building challenges.

Sign up required. Saturday Sensory Movies starting at 11:30.

December 8: Home Alone 2

December 15: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

December 22: Shrek the Halls

December 29: The Boxtrolls Drop In Storytime: Mondays from 10-10:30. All ages are welcome to

listen to a story and do a craft.

Movie on Thursday, December 13 @ 5:30: "Smallfoot"

Movie on Thursday, December 27 @ 5:30: "Sgt. Stubby"

Gingerbread Play Dough Recipe: 2 cups plain flour (all purpose)

1/2 cup salt

2 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons cream of tartar

(up to) 1.5 cups of boiling water

(added gradually until it is right)

1 tablespoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

(optional addition) 5 drops of

glycerine for extra shine!

Even toddlers will be able

to make these sparkling or-

naments for the tree or just

to hang around the house

for a cute winter decora-

tion.

All you need is:

Pine Cones (cleaned)

Craft glue

Paint brush

Glitter

Ribbon or string

Just paint the cone with the glue or tempera

paint, sprinkle with glitter, add a ribbon and let

dry. You’ll have a great ornament for your tree or

a gift your children can make all by themselves.

Making Life Easier: Surviving and Enjoying the Holidays

Prepare your child for changes in routines

and schedule.

Involve your child in some of the holiday

preparations.

Keep aspects of your typical routine

whenever possible.

Give clear directions.

• Use positive words.

• Provide transition warnings.

• Use ‘Wait Time.’

• Provide limited choices.

• Tell your child how to behave.

• Provide frequent and specific praise for

acceptable behavior.

Empathize with your child’s feelings.

Inform family and friends of helpful strategies.

Be attentive to your child’s diet.

Holiday Travel – Plan ahead

• Pack a bag of favorite items to take with you.

• Call airlines, airport or bus depot ahead about

special accommodations.

• Visit the airport or bus depot in advance.

• Create a personal story.

Celebrate the successes along the way

For more Information got to: Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional

Intervention for Young Children

www.challengingbehavior.org

Easy Pine Cone Ornaments