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  1. Talking About Race: a virtual series for white parents raising white children (2024)

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    Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21, April 4, 11, 2024, 8:00-9:30 pm on Zoom

    For families who live or work in Cambridge with children birth to 8 years old

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

    • 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/TalkaboutRace2024

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    • Limited spaces available. We will send a confirmation that you have a spot in the group. 
    • Have questions or need help registering? Contact Cynthia Woodward, 617-349-6385, cwoodward@cambrigema.gov

    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/Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative is funded by Cambridge Public Health Department and City of Cambridge.

  2. February 2024 At-Home Activity Calendar

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    Winter can feel long so get new ideas daily to do with your children in the February 2024 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.

    Questions? Call or text 617-475-0616 or email ilewis@challiance.org.

    Brought to you by Let’s Talk Cambridge and Center for Families.

  6. Family Reading Challenge 2024

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    It’s cold and gray in Cambridge, but reading can take your family anywhere! Celebrate books this month with Let’s Talk and the Center for Families.

    Where is your favorite place to read with your child? When does your family read together? What is your favorite book to read aloud? Share your reading with us!

    Cambridge dads, moms, and kids: how are you reading together this January? Let us know and receive a free book, plus an entry to a gift card raffle!

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    How to participate: Read books with your child! Submit a photo and/or a sentence telling us the title of the book and something you liked about it—or you can answer the reading questions above. Get a free book and receive 1 raffle entry!

    Submit your entry on Facebook or Instagram @LetsTalkCambMA, or text 617-475-0616! Your photos must be submitted between Jan. 15 and Jan. 29, 2024.

    Participating in the Reading Challenge gives us permission to post and share responses on social media, including responses sent via text message. One entry is accepted per week.

    Contact 617-475-0616 with questions!

    Sponsored by Let’s Talk and the Center for Families.

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

  8. Early Literacy Workshop Series 2024

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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!

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

    A 4-part virtual series: Thursdays, January 23 and 30, February 6 and 13, from 8:00-9:15 pm on Zoom.

    Free books!

    To register contact Cynthia Woodward, cwoodward@cambrigema.gov, 617-349-6385.

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    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.

  9. Family Literacy Bingo 2023

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    Cambridge families with children birth to 8  years – celebrate National Family Literacy Month this November by playing Family Literacy Bingo with your child. Talk, read, play, sing, tell stories and have fun together! Win a children’s book for getting 5 in a row!

    Print out an age-appropriate bingo board (one for birth to 3 years or one for 4-8 years ) or pick one up at the locations listed below.

    Birth to 3 years old-Bingo Board:

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    Four to 8 years old-Bingo Board:

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    Pick Up Locations:

    • Cambridge Public Library branches
    • Center for Families, 51 Inman Street

    How To Play:

    • Together with your child, pick a square, and do the activity
    • Mark the box with an “X” when finished
    • Mark 5 boxes in a row (top to bottom, left to right, or diagonally) to get Bingo
    • Take a photo of the board and send it in by text, email, or social media by November 30, 2023 to win a children’s book.
    • Want to do more? Complete the whole board to win a 2nd children’s book

    To win a book, send a photo of your Bingo by November 30:

    • Text: 617-475-0616 Email: ilewis@challiance.org FB or Instagram: @LetsTalkCambMA

    Questions? Call (617) 475-0616

    Brought to you by: Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Public Schools/Title 1 & Home-Based Program, and Center for Families

  10. Family Literacy Fun Day 2023

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    Join us on Saturday, November 4th for the 24th Annual Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day, which kicks off National Family Literacy Month (November)!   

    This free event will take place at Cambridge City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is open to all Cambridge families with children birth through grade 3.

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    The event includes children’s activities, free books, and more! 

    Questions? Call or text 617-475-0616

    This event is sponsored by the Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge Public Schools/Title I & Home-Based Program, and Center for Families.