Head Start @Home

With the current prescribed Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care health and safety regulations it is not feasible, at this time, to physically open all of our Head Start and Early Head Start centers and classrooms. Part day/school year preschool and our part day/full year infant toddler classrooms will be offered via a remote learning program option for the 2020-2021 school year.

For more information or to apply call 413-417-7779 or fill out an application here. Our remote learning options will include Class Dojo, an on-line program designed to connect teachers and support staff with families. Every classroom will have their own Class Dojo that is set up by the Teacher Director. Parents will be invited to join via email. Families will be expected to participate participate…[read more]

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We’ve got plenty of ideas to inspire you and your children during the year, both indoors and outdoors.

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Happy National Sticker Day! Looking for a fun and effective way to encourage your little ones? Stickers are a fantastic tool for preschoolers (ages 2-5) to learn and grow. Here's why:🙂Immediate Reinforcement: Stickers provide instant positive feedback, making them perfect for acknowledging good behavior.🙂Visual and Tangible: Kids love seeing their achievements stack up, motivating them to keep up the good work!🙂Customizable Fun: Choose stickers that match their interests—whether it's animals, superheroes, or favorite characters, making rewards even more exciting.🙂Non-Disruptive: No need for toys or treats. Stickers are a simple, yet special reward.For preschoolers, they are just beginning to understand rewards. Use stickers to reinforce behaviors like tidying up, following instructions, or being polite. Try a sticker chart to collect stickers towards a bigger reward, like a special activity or privilege.⭐Bonus - as your kiddos get into using stickers this way, they can get more involved in the process by picking out stickers that will be used for their future rewards! ... See MoreSee Less
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Families in Holyoke and Chicopee, check out this cool event!! 🧬🧪 🧮Winter STEM programs for families with children ages 2.9-5 years old will be offered in Chicopee at Szetela School and in Holyoke at Lawrence School. They begin the last week of January and run for 6 weeks. Please plan to join Shane for this popular program! ... See MoreSee Less
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