CFLC Library Monthly Newsletter
December 2023
A MESSAGE TO FAMILIES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, & EDUCATORS
Happy December!
This month's newsletter is focused on teaching children of all ages about financial literacy. The resources below share information about how to introduce financial literacy to children and how to support their understanding of financial responsibility as they grow.
There is an opportunity for teaching your children about giving this holiday season in the community section of this newsletter so please check it out!
For weekly hours, parenting articles, book information, and community updates, please consider following the CFLC Resource Library on social media. Links to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are at the bottom of this newsletter and please check out our new parenting eBook & audiobook resources online.
Financial Literacy Resources for Adults with Young Children
Financial Literacy Resources for Adults with Teens
Financial Literacy Resources for All Ages
Check Out Our CFLC Resources for Caregivers and Educators!
You, Your Kids, And Money : How to Teach Kids About Money, from Toddlers to Teens
Make Your Kid a Money Genius
Clever Girl Finance (eBook)
Understanding Money Goals and Budgeting
Little Daymond Learns to Earn
All About Money Learning Center, Gr. K-1 (Game)
"Reinforce students’ knowledge of the five most commonly used units of money – penny, nickel, dime, quarter and dollar – through game-based activities and flash card exercises to match the units with their respective values and corresponding words. This complete, easy-to-use learning center is perfect for learning essential grade appropriate math skills. Designed for either teacher or parent directed instruction, the learning center covers a grade appropriate curriculum-aligned math skills. - Publisher
UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Previous CFLC Newsletters (click on the picture to view past newsletters)
November 2023: Managing Behavioral Challenges
September 2023: Back to School
August 2023: Building Confidence & Resilience
July 2023: Help children & teens manage their emotions
June 2023: Ideas for Summer Vacation/LARC
May 2023: The Importance of Sleep
April 2023: Screen Time Issues/Torrington Area Health District
March 2023: Parent Teacher Conferences & K Registration
February 2023: Healthy Eating/Comm Health & Wellness Center
January 2023: Goal Setting & Motivation
December 2022: Generosity & Giving/Two Hearts Center
November 2022: Thanksgiving/Gratitude & Being Thankful
October 2022: ADHD & Executive Functioning
September 2022: Food Insecurities / Friendly Hands Food BankAugust 2022: Back to School / Torrington Public Schools
July 2022: Summer Activities / Torrington Library
June 2022: Coping with School Tragedies / Center for Youth & Families
May 2022: CFLC Launches Smore Monthly Newsletter / KidsPlay
Enter the CFLC library!
61 Main Street
Torrington CT 06790
Books Galore!
Kits, Games, and More!
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Coordinator and Community Liaison
CFLC Coordinator, Educator, & Resource Librarian
Miss Paula has worked for Torrington Public Schools since 2011 as an educator, coordinator, family liaison, and librarian for the Community Family Learning Center located at KidsPlay Children's Museum. Paula loves to read and loves to help families find books and resources that will be helpful to them. Prior to working for TPS, Paula was a K & 1 classroom teacher and Literacy Specialist. Currently Paula works with incoming kindergarten children and families for Torrington Public Schools by connecting families to the schools and community providers. She supports the kindergarten registration process by coordinating programs such as the Kindergarten Fair, Meet & Greet at KidsPlay and more! In her free time, Miss Paula loves to hike, swim, and also loves to travel with her family. Please feel free to contact Miss Paula with any questions or for educational support.
Email: cflclibrary@torrington.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/cflcresourcelibrary/welcome-to-the-cflc
Location: 61 Main Street, Torrington, CT, USA
Phone: 860-800-2352
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Library Services Specialist
Kristin Ercoli
CFLC Library Services Specialist
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/cflcresourcelibrary/welcome-to-the-cflc
Location: 61 Main Street, Torrington, CT, USA
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Parent Educator
Miss Jenny has worked for Torrington Public Schools since 2011 as a parent educator and family liaison. Jenny works with parents and children in the Even Start program, an ESL adult and parenting program, which meets at KidsPlay weekly. Jenny also works with the bilingual population and translates for Spanish speaking families in the district. Jenny went to NVCC for her associate degree in Human services and has a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from University of Saint Joseph. Jenny loves to read and listening to music in her free time. Jenny enjoys spending time with her family. Please feel free to contact Miss Jenny with any questions or for educational support.
Community Family Learning Center Resource Library
The CFLC Resource Library is a community outreach project between KidsPlay Children's Museum and Torrington Public Schools.
61 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Click on the picture to see a video of the CFLC Resource Library!
Email: cflclibrary@torrington.org
Website: https://www.torrington.org/for_parents/community_family_resource_center/our_resource_library
Location: 61 Main Street, Torrington, CT, USA
Phone: 860-800-2352
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Instagram: cflctorrington