For Parents (and Grandparents!)

Small Wonders at Waterside Shops Join us the second Saturday of every month as we explore the world around us through hands-on activities at Waterside Shops.  Plus, get a sneak peak at some of the exciting exhibits that will be in C’mon when we open in 2010!  Waterside family programs are free and open to the public.  Come anytime between 11 am and 3 pm.   Projects are designed for children ages 4-8.  Click here to see the calendar of events for more information on this month’s project

Library Explorer Packs

Explorer Packs are family-friendly educational backpacks that families can check out from the library just like a book.  They include stories and nonfiction books, simple hands-on experiments and activities, and a variety of interesting objects. Explorer Packs will be available for checkout at the Headquarters library branch located on Orange Blossom Rd in late 2009.  Themes include:

5-8 year olds

Mother Nature’s House- seasons and weather

At the Beach- shells and beach animals

The Banyan Tree- all about trees and their parts

8-12 year olds

Journey through the Everglades- animals and conservation

Green Construction- materials and tools

Space Kidettes- living in space and a space survival pack

Born Learning  

C’mon has partnered with Born Learning to help parents, caregivers and communities create early learning opportunities for young children.  The following resources are available for download:

The Play Book helps parents make the most of a child’s playtime (English) (Spanish) Recipes for Learning provides everyday activities and tips divided by age (English) (Spanish) Your Child @ gives pertinent information on ages and stages of children Birth (English) (Spanish) 2 months (English) (Spanish) 4-6 months (English) (Spanish) 6-12 months (English) (Spanish) 12-18 months (English) (Spanish) 18-24 months (English) (Spanish) 24-36 months (English) (Spanish) 3 years (English) (Spanish) 4 years (English) (Spanish) 5 years (English) (Spanish)

We are interested in hearing your thoughts on programs and activities you’d like to see offered at C’mon.  Please click here to share your thoughts.