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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.

November 2022 Schedule

Detailed Information

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

• Monday- 11/2, 11/9, 11/16 & 11/30 @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- 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 @11:00AM at the Hampden Library - 625 Main Street, Hampden. .  Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org
• Tuesdays- 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 @9:30AM- at the Wilbraham Library- 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham.  Register by emailing hkane@wilbrahamlibrary.org
• Wednesdays- 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 @ 9:30 AM at the Storrs Library - 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow-  Register by contacting storrslibrary@longmeadow.com
• Thursdays- 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 @9:30AM  at the Hubbard Library -24 Center Street, Ludlow. Register by contacting hubbardyouthroom@gmail.com
• Thursdays 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 @10:00AM  at the  Southwick Town Hall Community Rec. Room- 454 College Highway, Southwick. Register by contacting Pathwaysforparents9@gmail.com
• Fridays- 11/4, 11/18  @ 10:30AM 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.

• Thursday, 11/10@ 1:30 Storrs Library in  Longmeadow-693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow-  Register by contacting storrslibrary@longmeadow.com
• Wednesday, 11/9 @ 10:30 Hampden Library-625 Main Street, Hampden.  Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org
• Tuesday, 11/15 @ 10:30 Southwick Library -95 Feeding Hills Road- Southwick- Register by emailing mencarnacion@cwmars.org

• Stories and Songs for Birth -2 years old- on Tuesday 11/1 @ 10:00AM with Miss Tina. at the Southwick Library- 95 Feeding Hills Road- Southwick.  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
• You & Me in Music- with Renee Coro- for ages 15 months- 3 years old–11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30 @10:30AM at the Wilbraham Library- 25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham.    You and your child are invited to engage in the many aspects of music, including singing, playing instruments, and moving in a fun, social group.  While your child is exploring their world through trust and emerging independence, we will create music together while encouraging their social, emotional and physical development. Register by emailing hkane@wilbrahamlibrary.org
• Songs of Diversity-Thursday 11/3 @4:00PM at the Hampden Library- 625 Main Street, Hampden-  In this dynamic music program, we will introduce and experience music from various cultures such as: Latin/Spanish, Native American, South African, Jazz/Blues and Asian Cultural Music. We will explore musical genres by singing,moving and playing instruments as well as teaching traditional games, songs, and books from specific cultural traditions. When children listen, dance and sing to music from diverse cultures, they also gain knowledge about diversity, tolerance, cultural understanding, and learn valuable lessons, while enjoying fun, multicultural music! Targeted for ages 5-8 years old, with a caregiver.  Funded by the Hampden Cultural Council.  Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org
• Newbies- 11/4, 11/18 @10:00AM-at the East Longmeadow Library-60 Center Square, East Longmeadow-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. -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 play Fall scene. For ages 2-3 years old.

• Friday, 11/18 @12:00PM at the East Longmeadow Library- 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow-  Register by emailing Michele at michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov
• Monday 11/21 @1:00PM - at the Storrs Library - 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow-  Register by contacting storrslibrary@longmeadow.com

• Music and Movement-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- 11/9, 11/16 & 11/30 @1:30  at the Storrs Library in Longmeadow-- 693 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow-  Register by contacting storrslibrary@longmeadow.com

• Lunch Bunch-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).

• Wednesdays-11/2, 11/9, 11/16 & 11/30 @ 1130, at the East Longmeadow Library-60 Center Square, East Longmeadow. - Register by emailing Michele at michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov

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- Saturday, 11/5 @10:30AM - 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.   This program is hosted by the East Longmeadow Library - Register by emailing michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov 
• 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.

• Wednesday,11/2 @4:30, hosted by the Wilbraham Library- Register by emailing hkane@wilbrahamlibrary.org
• Wednesday, 11/16 @4:30, hosted by the East Longmeadow Library- Register by emailing 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.

• Wednesday, 11/9 @4:30, hosted by the Wilbraham Library- Register by emailing hkane@wilbrahamlibrary.org
• Wednesday, 11/30 @4:30, hosted by the East Longmeadow Library- Register by emailing michele.lemire@eastlongmeadowma.gov

4. Parent Trainings

• Thursday 11/3 @6:00PM on Zoom- IEP Parent/Caregiver Training-Informative Zoom Training-with Heather Messier- discussion will include experience and knowledge in the IEP process- participants will learn about the rights of a parent/guardian, how to prepare for an IEP meeting, as well as discussions around laws, regulations and timeline.  Perspectives will be shared from  both a School Team Leader and a Parent.  We will also discuss what if your child is ineligible for services and what is a 504. This training is co-hosted by the Hampden and Wilbraham Libraries. Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org
• Thursday 11/10 @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 Hampden and Wilbraham Libraries. Register by contacting  krumplik@cwmars.org

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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

New Phone Number 413-589-9121 ext 5

We are located at 508 East Street, Ludlow (at the East Street Elementary School)