Strengthening Families Newsletter
Highlights from the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham
PREVIEW OF THE ECAF VIRTUAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE - APRIL 6, 2020
As we experiment with this new platform for parent-child programs, your feedback is important. We want to hear from you. And don't forget to share your pictures of activities you have created at home. You could be our next featured participant!
PLAY, LEARN, AND GROW TOGETHER WITH GRACIE
TEN BLACK DOTS - COUNTING PART 2
STORYTIME WITH JANE
LET'S GO TO KINDERGARTEN WITH JEANETTE
INTRODUCTION TO "LET'S GO TO KINDERGARTEN"
WEEK 1: LET'S GO TO KINDERGARTEN - learning the alphabet with Ms. Bindergarten Part 1
PJ FAMILY STORYTIME
BABY TALK WITH JANE
BILINGUAL STORY TIME AND ACTIVITIES
STORY TIME IN PORTUGUESE - "O Sapo Vai ao Médico"
STORY TIME IN SPANISH - "Así Me Siento Yo" (The Way I Feel)) by Janan Cain, The Coalition for Children
STORY TIME IN SPANISH - The Coalition for Children
Virtual Program Hola Spanish!, The Way I Feel, Así Me Siento Yo - a Story in Spanish
Raising Emerging Bilinguals reads "Siesta" Thank you Mae!
FAMILY EDUCATION
Resource Guide For Early Childhood 2020 Edition
MORE RESOURCES
- City Resources - click the link to access the City of Framingham website. There is helpful information and resources for residents as well as the latest updates on the CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
- Social Story What Nathan and His Friends Can Do English Spanish Portuguese
- Hello I Am A Virus! A kid-friendly booklet about COVID-19. Author: Manuela Molina Cruz
English - Spanish - Portuguese - Arabic - Framingham Public Library Kids Page - Sign up for ZOOM Storytimes!
- Free From Audible Books - Children's Stories
ABOUT THE VIRTUAL HOME
The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham (ECAF) has created virtual Play, Learn, and Grow Together programs for you to enjoy at home. Each week we will focus on a theme and create a Play, Learn, and Grow Together experience over the course of 2 - 3 videos. In addition, we will share other familiar programs that will include: PJ Family Story Hour. Let's Go to Kindergarten, Baby Talk, and more. We hope these videos will provide your family with ways to come together through literacy.
We will also share other links to programs, resources, and tips to help you navigate your daily routine. You can access the videos and resources in the following places:
- ECAF Email Communications
- ECAF Strengthening Families E-Newsletter
- ECAF Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham Facebook Page
- ECAF Live with The Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham Facebook Group
- ECAF website
- ECAF Twitter
Contact Us
Email: jdehaven@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/domain/72
Location: 31 Flagg Drive or 49 Lexington St Framingham
Phone: (508)782-6932
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earlychildhoodallianceofframingham/
Twitter: @strongstart16