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  1. At-Home Science & Math Activity Calendar

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    Enjoy science and math together with new ideas daily to do with your child in the April 2021 At-Home Activity Calendar! Designed for children birth to 4 years old but all ages are welcome to try the activities.

    The goal is to have fun! Parents – you can change the ideas to match your child’s age and interest.

    April Activity Calendar-Science & MathDownload

    Brought to you by Let’s Talk/Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families.

    Questions: Call or text 617-800-9154 or email jbaily@challiance.org.

  2. Spring 2021 Playgroups @ Home

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    We can’t hold playgroups in person, but we can share fun activities to do with your kids, aged 15 months through 4 years! 

    Starting on April 5, every Monday for 8weeks, sign up to receive an email with simple activities to do at home, ideas to keep you moving this spring and a story time video created by CFF and Let’sTalk/AFC staff.

    We will also be hosting a live virtual session each Wednesday at 10, with story times, sing-alongs, and more!

    To sign up, email Cynthia at cwoodward@cambridgema.gov

    Spring 2021 FlyerDownload

    Sponsored by Let’s Talk/Agenda for Children and Center for Families.

  3. Literacy Home Visits (virtual)

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    Live in Cambridge? Have a child birth to 3 years old?

    Sign up now for a virtual Literacy Home Visit!! Contact Natalia at 857-209-8984, nmartinez@challiance.org.

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  4. Talking About Race with Young Children

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    A series for white parents/caregivers

    Thursdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2021, 8:00-9:30 p.m.

    For Cambridge families with children birth to 8 years old

    Want to talk to your kids about race?  Have questions?

    • Come join other parents in a 5-part virtual series, with a presentation and time for discussion each week.
    • Each session will include an activity to practice between sessions.
    • Facilitated by Melody Brazo. Sponsored by Center for Families and Let’s Talk/Agenda for Children.

    To sign up:  bit.ly/2Ygm8e6

    • Limited spaces available. We will send a confirmation that you have a spot in the group.  Link for Zoom will be sent to you once you are confirmed.
    • Questions? Call or text: 617-800-9154, email jbaily@challiance.org
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    The Center for Families is funded by the City of Cambridge, the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Children’s Trust, Cambridge Public Schools, and the Cambridge Health Alliance.  Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative is funded by Cambridge Public Health Department and the City of Cambridge.

  6. February Family Fun Week!

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    Looking for something fun to do as a family over February vacation week? Join us for a week of fun and free virtual activities! All events will run on Zoom. There will be live animals, lots of games and movement fun, crafts, and giveaways!

    To register for each activity, please contact the Center for Families at 617-349-6385 or centerforfamilies@cambridgema.gov.

    February Family Fun Week FlyerDownload

    Sponsored by Center for Families and Let’s Talk/Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative.

    Activities:

    • Monday 2/15 – Check out our February family calendar of activity ideas! See it here: https://bit.ly/3iNGJQg
    • Tuesday 2/16 – Animal Adventures! See amazing animals up close and learn all about them! Great for children of all ages. 11:00am-11:45am
    • Wednesday 2/17 – Knucklebones for families with children ages 2-5 years old. Let’s get moving and have some fun! 10:30am-11:00am.
    • Thursday 2/18 – Knucklebones for families with children ages 6-10 years old. Let’s get moving and have some fun! 11:00am-11:45am.
    • Friday 2/19 – Family Craft Night with Beautiful Stuff Project! Let’s get creative with crafts together! Supplies available to pick up. 7:00pm-8:00pm.
    • Saturday 2/20 – Dads and Kids at Home! Join us and other dads and kids for a fun morning! 10:00am-10:45am.

  7. Feb 2021: At-Home Activity Calendar

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    Winter can feel long so get new ideas daily to do with your children birth to 4 years old in the February 20201 At-Home Activity Calendar! Designed for children birth to 4 years old but all are welcome to try the activities.

    The goal is to have fun! Parents – you can change the ideas to match your child’s age and interest.

    February Activity Calendar 2021Download

    Brought to you by Let’s Talk/Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families.

    Questions: Call or text 617-800-9154 or email jbaily@challiance.org.

  9. Reading Challenge 2021

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    Cambridge moms, dads and kids – Join us for a virtual reading challenge starting January 11, 2021! It’s easy & fun!

    How to participate:

    Read books with your child(ren)!

    Submit a post

    Let us know the title of the book and something you and your child enjoyed about it. Photos welcome! Choose how to submit your post:

    • Facebook – @LetsTalkCambMA
      • Submit on our Facebook page by writing a post.
    • Twitter – @LetsTalkCambMA
      • Mention us in your tweet using @LetsTalkCambMA.
    • Text Let’s Talk!
      • Text your response to 617-800-9154.
      • (standard text messaging rate apply)

    Participating in the Reading Challenge gives us permission to post and share responses on social media including responses sent via text message.

    Have a chance to win a prize!

    A submission enters you in a weekly raffle for a chance to win a swag pack and a pack of five books for your child (to be delivered after schools open). Extra posts welcomed! Max 1 entry per week counts in raffle.

    Have fun reading!

    Reading Challenge Flyer Jan 2021Download

    Dates:

    • Week 1: 1/11-1/17-Winner announced 1/18
    • Week 2: 1/18-1/24-Winner announced 1/25

    Questions? Email jbaily@challiance.org or text 617-800-9154.

    Sponsored by:

    Cambridge Dads, Center for Families and Let’s Talk!

  10. Early Literacy Series 2021

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    Have a child birth to 4 years? Need new ideas to do at home?

    Join other Cambridge dads and moms to get fun ideas for talking, reading, playing and telling stories during your everyday activities to support your child’s literacy development!

    dad and kid reading

     Early Literacy at Home Series:  Dads and Moms Make a Difference!

    Tuesdays January 26, February 2, 9, 23 from 8:00-9:15 pm on Zoom

    Free books!

    To register, contact Cynthia at cwoodward@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-6385.

    Early Literacy Series flyerDownload

    Co-sponsored by Let’s Talk! and Center for Families.

    The Center for Families is funded by the City of Cambridge, the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Children’s Trust, Cambridge Public Schools, and the Cambridge Health Alliance. Let’s Talk/AFC is funded by the Cambridge Public Health Department and the CIty of Cambridge.