Natick Early Childhood Network http://www.natickearlychildhood.org Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:06:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 January – February 2012 Newsletter and Programs http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2011/12/13/january-february-2012-newsletter-and-programs/ http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2011/12/13/january-february-2012-newsletter-and-programs/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:46:55 +0000 Pam Koskovich http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/?p=1269

‘Tis the season for hot chocolate and candy canes…and for the January-February issue of our Connections newsletter!   Check out our winter programs and activities, and please note that the lottery registration deadline is January 11, 2012 (except for the Winter Integrated Playgroup!)

January-February 2012 Connections newsletter

January-February list of programs and activities

Registration Form for Jan-Feb programs (print, complete and mail or drop by…or call us with the info before January 11!)

Resource pages from our Connections newsletter

Provider Support page from our Connections newsletter

and finally…where you can find all of our Drop-In and Open Gym play times for January and February:

the January-February calendars!

Stay warm, and we hope to see you and your children soon.

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Looking for an easy way to connect with other Natick families?

NECN’s Google Group offers discussion board space where you can share parenting tips, organize carpools, babysitting swaps, and playdates, or find new homes for your children’s unused toys, clothes, furniture, etc…

The group is not designed to be a space for advertising or selling items so please use other forms of media for those purposes.

Click Here to Join Now!

]]> http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2010/10/08/join-necns-new-google-group/feed/ 0 New Series for Working Parents Needs Your Feedback! http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2012/02/06/new-series-for-working-parents-needs-your-feedback/ http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2012/02/06/new-series-for-working-parents-needs-your-feedback/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:07:10 +0000 Lindsey Tarrant http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/?p=1300 Hello Natick Parents & Caregivers!

Based on your feedback early this year, NECN is excited to be able to offer you a working parents series that is coming soon!  To make sure this 6-week series meets your needs, we would like to hear from you again! If this is a program you would be interested in, please take a couple minutes to fill out this 1 question survey (that’s right, it’s only one question!) regarding various topics you’d like most to discuss and learn about.  For questions and comments please email me at ltarrant@accept.org.

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YKSLHWQ

 

Best Wishes,

Lindsey Tarrant

Program Coordinator

 

]]> http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2012/02/06/new-series-for-working-parents-needs-your-feedback/feed/ 0 Don’t Forget to Register! http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2012/01/05/dont-forget-to-register/ http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2012/01/05/dont-forget-to-register/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:54:08 +0000 Lindsey Tarrant http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/?p=1294 Happy New Year, Natick!

NECN is revving up for our January/February programs and we still have space in many of our registered activities!  Don’t forget to call by January 11th to enter the lottery for your favorite playgroup or parent workshop!

You can find the most up-to-date version of the newsletter on our website under the “News & Events” tab at the top of the page.  We are looking forward to having a full playroom again after the holiday break! Feel free to join us for drop ins and open gyms while you are waiting for your playgroup to start!

 

Warmest Wishes,

Lindsey Tarrant

Program Coordinator

]]> http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2012/01/05/dont-forget-to-register/feed/ 0 Boloco’s 12 Days of Giving Features Natick Early Childhood Network http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2011/12/16/bolocos-12-days-of-giving-features-natick-early-childhood-network/ http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2011/12/16/bolocos-12-days-of-giving-features-natick-early-childhood-network/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:14:05 +0000 Lindsey Tarrant http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/?p=1286 Monday, December 19th; 11:00a- 10:00p

Boloco @1265 Worcester Street (Route 9), Natick

Boloco will donate $0.50 to NECN  for each burrito, bowl, or salad purchased on Monday, so plan a day out for lunch with the kids!

Meet a representative from Natick Early Childhood Network to learn about all of our FREE programs and services for families with young children in Natick!

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Please join us at the Cole Center tomorrow for some drop-in activities:

Open Gym   9:30-11:30a:   For Natick families with children sturdy walker-PreK, enjoy mats, slides, and tunnels, great for gross motor play!  In the Cole Center gym.

Kiddie Kraft   9:30-10:30a:  Organized by one of your fellow parents, enjoy a simple craft across the hall from the NECN playroom, great for fine motor skills!  Held at the Cole Center.

These activities help support healthy development for your child, but most importantly, we hope they offer you an opportunity to have FUN together!

No registration required for either activity!

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Please join us at the Cole Center tomorrow for some drop-in activities:

Open Gym   9:30-11:30a

For Natick families with children sturdy walker-PreK, enjoy mats, slides, and tunnels, great for gross motor play!

Kiddie Kraft   9:30-10:30a

Organized by one of your fellow parents, enjoy a simple craft across the hall from the NECN playroom, great for fine motor skills!

These activities help support healthy development for your child, but most importantly, we hope they offer you an opportunity to have FUN together!

No registration required for either activity!

]]> http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2011/11/17/friday-drop-in-activities/feed/ 0 REMINDER: EEC Open House Tonight! http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2011/10/26/reminder-eec-open-house-tonight/ http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/2011/10/26/reminder-eec-open-house-tonight/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:16:25 +0000 Lindsey Tarrant http://www.natickearlychildhood.org/?p=1246 Looking for the right preschool or childcare setting for your child? Come join us tonight for a resource fair-style event! Many providers from Natick and the surrounding areas will be here for you to ask questions and gather information. We hope this will help you narrow down the search for the right fit without making a million phone calls!

Wednesday, October 26th 6:30-8:30p

The Cole Center

179 Boden Lane, Natick

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Please note that the activities and descriptions are part of the newsletter.

FY12 Nov_Dec Newsletter & Activities

FY12 Nov_Dec Calendar

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Playgroup Facilitator Training

Monday, October 24th

9:30-11a

The Cole Center, 179 Boden Lane, Natick

Attend this hour and a half session to gather the skills and information you need to facilitate a typical hour and a half playgroup.  While engaging and growing with your own child, you can help NECN provide a service to other families too! This training can also be useful for developing a group in your neighborhood!

Registration Required 508-655-2557

Children welcome to play during meeting.

Light snack/beverage provided.

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