A MESSAGE TO FAMILIES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, & EDUCATORS
Happy New Year!
This month the CFLC newsletter focus is about goal setting and motivation as we wrap-up the holiday season and head into the coldest months of the year. Children (and adults) of all ages can struggle with the "winter blues" so this month's newsletter offers resources to help children feel more successful and happy.
As always, please look through the current community events at the bottom of this newsletter as well as previous CFLC newsletters found in the following section.
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.
Previous CFLC Newsletters (click on the picture to view past newsletters)
December: Generosity & Giving/Two Hearts Pregnancy Center
November: Thanksgiving/Gratitude & Being Thankful
October: ADHD & Executive Functioning
September: Food Insecurities / Friendly Hands Food BankAugust: Back to School / Torrington Public Schools
July: Summer Activities / Torrington Library
June: Coping with School Tragedies / Center for Youth & Families
May: CFLC Launches Smore Monthly Newsletter / KidsPlay
PARENTING ONLINE RESOURCES & ARTICLES
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Winter Family Fun Packs!
The best part is that for each pack your family borrows during the months of January and February, you will be entered into a raffle to win a family 4 pack of tickets to Apple Cinemas!
Winter Family Fun Pack Themes Include:
Wild about Dogs!
Cars, Trucks, and More!
Olivia and the Candy Land!
Author Keven Henkes Fun!
All About Feelings!
Bilingual Fun!
and more.....
Please follow the CFLC Resource Library on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for up to date weekly hours, community updates, and parenting resources!
Social Media links are below at the bottom of the newsletter
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The Magical Yet "Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven't learned...yet!" - WorldCat | Because "A series of events, some seemingly very insignificant, lead to a young girl attending a life-changing concert" - WorldCat. Parents/caregivers can use this book to teach how we can be inspired and can inspire others through our feelings and actions. | After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again "After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him." -WorldCat. Parents/caregivers can use this book to teach young children about perseverance and embracing fear. |
The Magical Yet
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After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Enter the CFLC library! The Resource library is located up the back steps at KidsPlay Children's Museum. Patrons can park behind KidsPlay (off of Water Street) and enter the library from the back door. 61 Main Street Torrington CT 06790 | Books Galore! The CFLC Resource Library offers a large selection of parenting books and children's books. Subjects range from educational to child development, to brain development and more.... | Kits, Games, and More! The CFLC Resource Library offers educational games as well as educational back packs and kits. |
Enter the CFLC library!
61 Main Street
Torrington CT 06790
Books Galore!
Kits, Games, and More!
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Librarians
CFLC Coordinator, Educator, & Resource Librarian
Paula has worked for Torrington Public Schools since 2011 as an educator, coordinator, 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! Please feel free to contact Paula with any questions or for educational support.
Meet the Community Family Learning Center Librarians
Kristin Ercoli
CFLC Library Services Specialist
Community Family Learning Center Resource Library
The CFLC Resource Library is a Torrington Public School Community Outreach Project in collaboration with KidsPlay Children's Museum
61 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Click on the picture to see a video of the CFLC Resource Library!