Pathways for Parents

Guiding Parents, Educating for Children, Providing Resources to Families

* = Virtual events and registration may be required. += In person event and registration is required.   Please see additional pages for more detailed information.

January 2023 Schedule

Detailed Information

1. Virtual Events Via Facebook- no registration required- like our Facebook Page “Pathways for Parents” to view these activities and more!

• Tuesdays - 1/3 , 1/10,  1/17, 1/24, 1/31 @ 7:30PM- View and Participate in this Facebook Live with Miss Jennifer-! This live will explore the concept of reading aloud to your child at any age and why that is important, while exploring reading techniques and strategies, reading statistics, as well as understanding the parts of a book.- on Pathways for Parents Facebook page.  

2. Indoor Groups, registration required-  Please contact the local library to register for these events- as registration is required .  Any additional questions, please contact Kelly Castor at Pathways for Parents at PathwaysforParents9@gmail.com

• Grow, Play and Learn with Me-This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire.  This program is geared for children ages up through age 5, with a caregiver.

•  Mondays -1/9, 1/23, 1/30 @ 11:00AM at the Hampden Library - 625 Main Street, Hampden. .  Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org
• Tuesdays - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 @ 9:30AM- at the Wilbraham Library- 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham.  Register by emailing hkane@wilbrahamlibrary.org
• Wednesdays - 1/4 , 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 @ 9:30 AM at the Storrs Library - 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow-  Register by selecting the date/activity with the  link at https://www.longmeadowlibrary.org/
• Thursdays -1/5 , 1/12, 1/19, 1/25 @ 9:30 AM  at the Hubbard Library -24 Center Street, Ludlow. Register by contacting hubbardyouthroom@gmail.com
• Thursdays - 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 @ 10:00 AM  at the  Southwick Town Hall Community Rec. Room- 454 College Highway, Southwick. Register by contacting Pathwaysforparents9@gmail.com
• Fridays - 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 @ 10:30 AM at the East Longmeadow Library- 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow. -Register by emailing Michele at michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov

• Yoga with Lisa Katz - Learn how to use your large muscles to support self regulation, while we bend, breathe and stretch with Lisa- for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

• Tuesday, 1/3  @ 1:30 Storrs Library in Longmeadow - Register by selecting the date/activity with the  link at https://www.longmeadowlibrary.org/

• Music- with Renee Coro  “Sounds of Reading”-Thursdays at 10:00AM- on 1/5, 1/12, 1/19 & 1/26- for ages - 2-5 years old, with a caregiver-at the Storrs Library - 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow-  Register by selecting the date/activity with the  link at https://www.longmeadowlibrary.org/. The Sounds of Reading is a music based early literacy program that introduces creative ways to incorporate music and sound into books for young children and their caregivers.  We will explore, teach and interactively read stories that incorporate song, sounds, rhythms and rhyme.  We will utilize instruments, chanting and body percussion to engage the children and families in a dynamic and interactive style.  Families will also gather a list of resources and books to take home and try on their own.
• Stories and Songs for Birth -2 years old-  This group will include storytime, songs and activities for you and your children to engage in. Please register by emailing Kelly at Pathwaysforparents9@gmail.com

• Monday, 1/9 @ 10:00 AM with Miss tina at the Granville Library - 2 Granby Road, Granville
• Tuesday /17  @ 10:00 AM with Miss Tina. at the Southwick Library - 95 Feeding Hills Road- Southwick.

• Newbies--targeted for ages birth-15 months old-Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers of children this age.

• Tuesdays 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 @ 10:45 AM - at the Storrs Library in Longmeadow- 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow- Register by selecting the date/activity with the  link at https://www.longmeadowlibrary.org/
• Fridays 1/13, 1/20, 1/27 @ 9:45 AM - at the East Longmeadow Library-60 Center Square, East Longmeadow- Register by emailing Michele at michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov

• Kit Creation-Friday Join Miss Kelly to create a Playdough Sensory experience- with materials to develop your own creative scenes. For ages 2-3 years old.

• Friday, 1/6  @ 10 AM and Friday 1/13 @ 12:00 (two different groups) at the East Longmeadow Library - 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow-  Register by emailing Michele at michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov
• Thursday, 1/12 @ 10:30 at the Southwick Library- 95 Feeding Hills Road - Southwick. Register by emailing Molly at mencarnacion@cwmars.org

• Music and Movement- for ages 2-5 years old - This group will incorporate moving your body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses and exploring your body in relation to the space around it.  We will work on imitation,exploring and creating organic movements.  Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver!  

• Wednesdays-1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 @11:00AM-at the Hampden Library - 625 Main Street, Hampden.   Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org
• Monday- 1/30 @10:00AM- at the Wilbraham Library-25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham.  Register by emailing hkane@wilbrahamlibrary.org

• Lunch Bunch- for ages 15 months-3 years old- This group will provide an opportunity for children and families to connect over building healthy relationships over food choices. We will work on incorporating and introducing items from the 5 food groups, while enjoying and  creating a healthy snack together. This group will focus on sensory exploration with the foods we create, and listening to an interactive book while eating our creations. (Nut and dairy free foods will be offered).

• Mondays - 1/9, 1/23 & 1/30 @ 12:00 PM at the Storrs Library in Longmeadow - 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow - Register by selecting the date/activity with the link at https://www.longmeadowlibrary.org/

3. Virtual Groups-Please contact the local library to register for these events- as registration is required .  Any additional questions, please contact Kelly Castor at Pathways for Parents at PathwaysforParents9@gmail.com

• Communication and Cooking-- With Samantha Bernier, MA CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist-Cooking is a great way to expand your child’s communication skills. It helps children learn how to follow directions, expands on vocabulary and creates a shared experience for the adult and the child.  During the Zoom meeting, we will create a recipe together.  While the recipe cooks, a book will be read together and will “chat” about the process.  Prior to the meeting, participants will receive a recipe and a couple of visual supports to help increase the child’s independence.  

• Thursday 1/19 @ 6:30PM- Making “Snowball Cookies”- This program is hosted by the Hampden and Wilbraham Libraries.  Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org
• Saturday 1/21@10:30AM-  Making “Ham and Cheese Sliders”- This program is hosted by the Hubbard Library in Ludlow. Register by contacting  hubbardyouthroom@gmail.com

• STEAM- for grades K-2nd-This virtual group will meet on Zoom. Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math while completing the activity provided.  Families can pick up the materials at the library after registration.

• Friday, 1/6  at 3:15, hosted by the Storrs Library.  Please register by selecting the date/activity with the  link at https://www.longmeadowlibrary.org/
• Wednesday, 1/18 @ 4:30PM, hosted by East Longmeadow Library.   Register by emailing Michele at michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov

• Exercise and Emotions-ages 2-5 years old- This virtual group will meet on Zoom. We will work on supporting the expression of big and small emotions, while moving through different forms of exercise.

• Friday, 1/13 @ 3:15PM, hosted by the Storrs Library. Please register by selecting the date/activity with the  link at https://www.longmeadowlibrary.org/
• Wednesday, 1/25 @ 4:30PM hosted by the East Longmeadow Library. Register by emailing Michele at michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov

4. Parent Trainings

• Tuesdays - 1/3 , 1/10, 1/17 & 1/24 (4 week series) @ 7:00 PM on Zoom -Cultivating an Environment of Emotional Safety- with Peggy Hoime, certified family coach & certified behavior consultant in Association with the Fitzgerald Institute- This training will include ways to teach our children self-regulation. Influence is the greatest power we have in guiding our children.  We will learn ways to create an environment of emotional safety. In this four-week series, "Cultivating an Environment of Emotional Safety," we will explore what emotional safety looks like and how to cultivate it. The information you will receive can have a positive impact on your family dynamics, creating more joy and cooperation. Please register by emailing Kelly at Pathwaysforparents9@gmail.com
• Thursday, 1/19 @ 6:30 PM on Zoom- Sensory Understanding- Parent/Caregiver Training on Zoom-with Nicole Landry on Zoom Thursday 1/19 @ 6:30 PM - In this training you will learn about how a "Sensory diet" can benefit your child and review "seeker" and "avoiding" behaviors. Suggestions and specific activities shared for you and your child to engage with. This program is hosted by the East Longmeadow Library. Register by emailing  michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov
• Tuesday, 1/24 @ 6:00PM on Zoom- Communication and Play Parent/Caregiver Training on Zoom-Communication and Play is an interactive presentation with Meagan Golightly, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist- for parents/ caregivers and their child to help pinpoint supportive strategies to expand your child's language development...through play! This training will help parents/caregivers better understand their child's communication skill level and how to support the next stage of their development. Strategies will be shared on how to encourage "Serve and Return" communication. Ideas for toys to support communication skills will also be shared. This training is targeted for parents and caregivers of children ages 15 months - 4 years old. This training is hosted by the Hubbard Library in Ludlow. Register by emailing Kelly at Pathwaysforparents9@gmail.com

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Serving the communities of Ludlow, Hampden, Wilbraham, East Longmeadow,  Longmeadow, Southwick, Granville and Tolland

Pathways for Parents is administered by Ludlow Public Schools & is funded by the Coordinated Family Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care