Family Support
during CoronaVirus/ Covid-19
During this difficult time Masbro Children and Family Services can offer support, advice and referrals for children under 5 years old and their families. We provide seamless integrated services and information.
Masbro access help from a range of multi-disciplinary teams of professionals.
PARENTING
By referral we offer help and advice regarding
Food
-Vitamins
-Rose vouchers
-Foodbank vouchers
-Food parcel deliver
-Food pick up
Other Help
-Parenting support
-Benefits
-Housing
-Legal advice
-Immigration
-Domestic Violence
-Low mood
-Prescriptions
HEALTHY START VITAMINS & ROSE VOUCHERS
We distribute free women’s and children’s vitamins & Rose Vouchers (free fruit and vegetables for those who are eligible), to pregnant women and families with children under the age of four.
By referral. Contact Vallon: 078 0320 4849:
NEWSLETTERS
Though we are not with you all in our lovely nursery due to the lockdown situation we are in as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this incredibly challenging time has seen us pull together as a community more than ever before.
Together we will find a way to manage this situation and come out the other end. Stay connected with our newsletters . Click below to read and download
Visit our Youtube Children's Centre Playlist for Story Time with Kayleigh and other fun home activities segments. Masbro YouTube Channel is not just for kids. You too parents and carers, take a break, have a cup of tea and relax!
Please do subscribe to our channel, 'like', share and enjoy.
The Caterpillar Project
Every year we complete ‘The Caterpillar Project’ in our nurseries. We observe the changes that take place from tiny baby caterpillars, to big fluffy caterpillars, to chrysalides and ultimately their transformation into beautiful butterflies! The whole process takes between 4-6 weeks.
The project is fun and exciting for young and old alike!
I hope everyone enjoys watching these little ones blossom and transform
-Kayleigh 😊
The Final Day
The butterflies have been released.
Every year we complete ‘The Caterpillar Project’ in our nurseries. We observe the changes that take place from tiny baby caterpillars, to big fluffy caterpillars, to chrysalides and ultimately their transformation into beautiful butterflies! The whole process takes between 4-6 weeks. The project is fun and exciting for young and old alike! I hope everyone has enjoyed watching these little ones blossom and transform.
Until next time , bye-bye butterflies!
Caterpillars Day 7
These are the caterpillars on day 7
Caterpillars Day 10
On day 10. They have formed into chrysalides.
Caterpillars Day 13
These are the caterpillars on day 13
Caterpillars Day 1
The tiny baby caterpillars have arrived!
Caterpillars Day 4
The caterpillars have already started to grow and become fluffy!
Zoom Sessions with Masbro Children's Centres
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week we are celebrating the diversity of our community. Please click the links to access resources:
Celebrating Diversity Ebook.pdfColouring Sheets.pdfPeople Puppets.pdf
We're running more online sessions on Zoom from this week. <--Click here for schedule.
This Tuesday 9th June, join us at 10am for 'Making with Masbro' No Cook Playdough! You will need
- Plain flour 2 cups
- Salt 1 cup
- Oil 2 table spoon
- Cold water 1 cup
- Food colouring, any colour
- Bowl and spoon
ChickenShed's 'Box Full of Tales' can be found here: https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/box-full-of-tales-online
Do share your amazing creations on our Social Media pages below or email vallon@upg.org.uk your Eid Celebration pictures.
During this difficult time if you need any further support, please do not hesitate to call our Family Outreach and Support Team on 07803 204849.
Kind Regards,
Masbro Children's Centre
Keep Calm, Stay Safe and Support the Local Community.
Books, Games, Puzzles for Lock Down
Masbro Children and Family Services delivers activities items - fun children's items to help occupy, and motivate children during this lock down period. Very useful aids for parents and carers.
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Ramadan Story
Rameenas Ramadan Ebook.pdf
Eid CraftsEid Cards.pdfRamadan Lantern.pdfEid Craft.pdfEid-Clapping-Song.pdf
Eid RecipiesEid-Recipe-Book.pdfEid Biscuits.pdf
Find Week 5 of ChickenShed's 'Box Full of Tales' online here
https://www.chickenshed.org.uk/box-full-of-tales-online
Top Apps for Little Ones
• Cbeebies playtime island
• Cbeebies go explore
• Cbeebies get creative
• Cbeebies storytime
• BBC IPlayerKids
• Lazoo Squiggles
• Alien assignment
• Astroblast Rocket rush
• Lego Duple circus
• PBS kids video
• Baby bus magical seeds
• Kids paint & colouring free
• Daniel Tiger
• Khan academy kids
• World of peppa pig
• Breathe, think, do with sesame
• Think and learn code-a-pillar
• Libby, by overdrive (online library)
• Smiling mind (meditation)
• Endless word play
• Hopscotch
• Play 123
• Youtube Kids
• Funbrain Jr
• Fish school
• Toca kitchen monsters
Here is a list of websites to help keep your little ones entertained:
- bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
- nick.com
- mrmen.com
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
- https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-3
- http://www.familylearning.org.uk/phonics_games.html
- http://www.familylearning.org.uk/counting_games.html
- http://www.crickweb.co.uk
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/welcome-back/for-home
- seussville.com
- https://www.literacyshed.com/home.html
- https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/
- https://www.sesamestreet.org/
- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
- https://pbskids.org/
- https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
- https://www.starfall.com/h/
- https://www.funbrain.com/
- http://disneyjunior.disney.com.au/games
Autism Friendly:
Sensory Studio
Hey bear sensory
Autism calming sensory
Physical Activity:
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Kidz Bop
Littlesports
Meditation:
New horizon