What are play and learn groups?
Play and Learn groups are FREE, interactive programs for families who live or work in Medford. Play and Learn Group leaders offer children a safe, literacy-rich environment where they can explore their world and develop new friendships. They are designed to offer parents and caregivers social connections; help families connect with and be resources for each other; provide information to help parents access needed services and resources; and model positive strategies to support parent/child interactions. Play and Learn groups are aligned with age-specific Early Education and Care (EEC) guidelines (www.mass.gov/eec) and utilize the Strengthening Families approach (http://ift.tt/1fGzUNY). These groups include Brain Building in Progress (http://ift.tt/1WSPSX9) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities. Handouts will be distributed at each session that give ideas to try at home.
Sing! Play! Move! Laugh! Explore! Listen to/tell Stories!
For returning families only:
Download and complete the Fall 2015 Registration Form and email to mfnplayandlearnreg@medford.k12.ma.us.
For new families:
Please complete the Fall 2015 Registration Form at the MFN Family Center
(489 Winthrop Street, Medford High School, 781-393-2106)
Registration Information:
Tuesday, September 8
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday, September 9
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday, September 10
9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, September 11
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
This is a Lottery!
This is a lottery for returning families – first time families have priority. Parents have the same opportunity for the lottery no matter when they register.
Families will be contacted by telephone by Friday, September 18. One Play and Learn Group per family.
Programs at MFN Family Center
Waddlin’ & Toddlin’ (age 14-20 months)
11 Tuesdays; 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24;
December 1, 8, 15
Yahoo Crew (age 21-33 months)
11 Tuesdays; 9:00 – 10:30 am
October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24;
December 1, 8, 15
OR
10 Wednesdays, 9:00 – 10:30 am
October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18, 25;
December 2, 9, 16
OR
10 Thursdays; 9:00 – 10:30 am
October 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19;
December 3, 10, 17
Kiddie Glee (age 34-47 months)
10 Wednesdays; 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18, 25;
December 2, 9, 16
OR
10 Fridays; 9:00 am – 11:00 am
October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Fun Galore (age 42-60 months)
1 0 Fridays; 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Programs at Medford Public Library
Yahoo Crew
10 Fridays; 9:30 – 11:00 am
October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
Yahoo Crew
10 Fridays; 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
October 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20;
December 4, 11, 18
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