Archive for the "Events" Category
The Anxious Generation
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington, Southington Public Library and Southington Public School District partnered on a 3-night book discussion of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Here are materials from this One Book – One Community event, including the presentations and additional resources. Did […]
Year in Review for 2024
Looking back over 2024, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington staff and board members exhibited at over 30 community events or “office hours” around town where we connected with families. Books, materials to develop fine motor skills, or kits to support the SPARKLER mobile app were distributed at these events, with the Read to Grow Bookmobile, at the Family […]
Community Cafe: Encouraging a Play-based Childhood
The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their third Community Cafe about encouraging a play-based childhood on November 21, 2024. Thank you to the ECCS Parent Ambassadors, Betsy and Jessica, for organizing this event. The session opened with this video: This Is Me: Article 31 and a Child’s Right to Play that celebrates how on […]
Children’s Mental Health in Southington webinar
The ECCS hosted a Children’s Mental Health in Southington webinar on November 22, 2024, which was attended by parents and childcare providers. The webinar covered: What is mental health in children and why is it important? Trends and statistics Local Treatment Options and Assistance Finding help Future classes and events Your questions The speakers were: […]
Summer Fun at Southington’s Outdoor Spaces
Southington has many amazing, free outdoor spaces and fun summer events including the drive-in and entertainment. Here are just a few that Southington has to offer. Learn more about local outdoor spaces at https://www.southingtonearlychildhood.org/resourcecat/outdoor-spaces/ Recreation Park on Maxwell Noble Drive, Plantsville This 37-acre facility has a children’s playscape, wading and swimming pool, picnic groves, and […]
2024 State of Early Childhood in Southington
On May 29, 2024, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their annual “State of Early Childhood in Southington” presentation and breakfast. Thirty people attended representing the Southington Public School district, elected officials, businesses, non-profit organizations, funders, ECCS board members, childcare providers, healthcare, Parent Ambassadors and other parents. View the Opening Slideshow which highlights the […]
2023 Year in Review
Thanks to everyone who supported or talked to the Early Childhood Collaborative in 2023. Here is a video of our year in review. Click on the full screen icon in the lower right corner of the graphic for the best viewing option.
Community Cafe – Developmental Concerns
On November 9, 2023, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their first Community Cafe to discuss how to identify and support Southington’s young children with disabilities or developmental concerns. In addition to parents, participants from the SPARKLER, Southington School District and a local SEPTA group also attended. The goals were to: – Educate parents […]
2023 State of Early Childhood in Southington
On June 7, 2023, the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington hosted their annual “State of Early Childhood in Southington” presentation and breakfast. Thirty-two people attended representing the Southington Public School district, elected officials, businesses, non-profit organizations, funders, ECCS board members, childcare providers, healthcare, Parent Ambassadors and other parents. Joanne Kelleher, Executive Director of the ECCS, […]
State of Early Childhood in Southington 2022
On June 1, 2022, the ECCS hosted their annual “State of Early Childhood in Southington” presentation and breakfast. Over 30 people attended representing the Southington Public School district, elected officials, businesses, non-profit organizations, funders, board members, childcare providers, healthcare and parents. The focus of the meeting was to discuss parent engagement and the results of […]
