STAR Toy Library

While we undergo renovations at our Monterey location, Special Kids Connect's STAR Toy Library will be closed for checking out toys between April 20 and June 17. We will be accepting toy returns through May 6.

Young Benjamin had fun practicing his lawn mowing skills in our library last week. Oh...and our carpet height is now perfect! If you have a child who wants to practice skills through play, stop by our toy lending library at 1900 Garden Road in Monterey. We are open from 9 am to 4 pm M-F. Library memberships are free for Monterey County families.

Final call: https://caregiverreadiness.eventbrite.com. This class is for respite providers, parents, child care providers, and anyone who (a) needs CPR / First Aid certification (pediatric & adult) and (b) would like tips on managing challenging behaviors while caring for a child/adult with a developmental disability. Only a few spots remain, so if you are interested, sign up now. (Note: The cost is $40 and lunch is included.) #helpingspecialkidsreachforthestars #emergencyreadiness

Calling our Spanish-speaking families with little ones! We have a special guest joining us this Friday, April 23 for our Juega y aprende hour. Ernesto Beltran Carrillo, M.S., BCBA from Positive Behavior Supports Corp. is leading our play time. Ernesto is a dad, a BCBA, and an all-around great guy. You won't want to miss this hour. Register online at https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUvf-GhrT4tG9eAvbSWpZIe6hcrEjQ8n.

¡Nuestros padres de habla español están invitados a este taller informativo esta noche a las 5 pm! Para registrarse, visite https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwsdumqrjkuE9O2IlHmw9K04CYvYTs3r Our Spanish-speaking parents are invited to join us this evening at 5 pm for "Strategies to support your child's learning during and after COVID-19." Register at https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwsdumqrjkuE9O2IlHmw9K04CYvYTs3r

Join us this morning at 11 am! If you haven't registered yet, there is still time! Visit https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUrd-CrqTssE9R_mNSAb6y2FD5RTMZvJ.

This is a great opportunity for our young ones to get involved in a REACH program.

Learn...Connect...Share! This is a great opportunity to get some valuable tips/strategies tomorrow at 1 pm! These tips are appropriate for ALL parents...regardless of their children's abilities/needs. Join us!

Here is a fun craft for your kids! Check out the link on how to make a popsicle boat, and have some fun in water

Just a few spots left. Register soon if you are interested: https://reachmusicalcrafts.eventbrite.com.

We have an exciting new program coming to Special Kids Connect this summer! We are happy to announce that REACH Academy -- an academic enrichment program to hel...p kids with special needs with their math, reading, and social skills -- will be starting in July. If you are interested in signing up for your student for this program, please, fill out the survey below. Following your survey response, you will be contacted by a special education teacher who will design the curriculum & activities for each session based on the needs, concerns, and goals of your student. Space is EXTREMELY limited, this program will be filled based on a first come first serve basis. Fill out the survey as soon as possible! https://forms.gle/bjx39aVuvRVm5nEt5

Here is a perfect inexpensive outdoor activity and craft in one! Create your very own kite by following these directions!

This summer, Monterey County Free Libraries is holding entertaining and interactive performances, youth & family programs, story times, and more via Zoom! Check out all their options at https://www.co.monterey.ca.us///kids-teen/kids-summer-2020

SUPER excited to have Erin Wilson with us at 12 noon today! Erin's nonprofit, If I Need Help, has AWESOME tools for keeping your kiddos safe. And, it's not just for kids with special needs...anyone worried that their child might wander off should know about her resources. #helpingspecialkidsreachforthestars #allkidsarespecial

Instead of pulling out your wallet to pay for another movie night, try one of these budget-friendly ideas! Even better: The whole family will enjoy them, so you'll rake in that quality time together too. Here are 30 fun summer-time boredom buster activities!

A fun activity and a sweet treat combines! Kids love making ice cream in a bag because they can actually make the ice cream by running around! Check out this link to learn how! You only need three ingredients

Happy Monday everyone! This balloon rocket stem challenge gets kids thinking and problem solving. Challenge kids to move a balloon from one side of a room all the way to the other without touching it. Kids will engineer some creative contraptions with this exciting project!!

How fun does this look!! It is about time to change up your standard paint and brush artwork. Try out squirt gun painting!