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11/10/2025

Kate from The Eatery at Cruisin Infusions who reached out to us to donate all the pizza for Parent Teacher Conferences has also shared with us that in partnership with Gotta Be Frank Gourmet they are offering free Community Thanksgiving Meals To-Go. Check out the attached flyer and reach out to Kate or Margie to reserve a Thanksgiving meal or share with someone you think would be interest.

11/10/2025

Don't forget to check out the holiday resources, many programs already underway.

This live links updates when new resources are located.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nNT-yLeN_YYGsOzgmTz4Bi5Pn_YGr_MnFDxQRyutq7U/edit?usp=sharing

11/05/2025

Need a simple, cozy activity for little learners this November? 🍂🎯 Try a November-themed Simon Says! Start easy—“Simon says touch your nose”—then get festive: “Simon says rake the leaves” or “Simon says gobble like a turkey.” Great for listening, movement, and smiles. Capture a clip and tag us! 🍁✨

11/05/2025

Little hands, big hearts — grateful vibes only! 💛🦃 This week at Play & Learn we dove into thankfulness with a cozy story, created adorable thankful turkey crowns, and practiced motor skills + shape recognition through play. Watching curiosity and kindness grow is everything. What made your little one smile this week? Drop a moment in the comments! ✨👧🧒🎨

11/04/2025

Feeling thankful! 🙏💖 A huge shoutout to our community partners for their unwavering support of Sanford's early educators! Together, we can create a nurturing environment for our children. 🌈

Partners for Healthier Communities
Sanford School Department
Little World 2
All Friends Learning Center
Kids Kove Childcare & Learning Center
Sanford-Springvale YMCA
York County Head Start

11/03/2025

Look at this wonderful new offerings from Alpha PRC

🌿 New Empowerment Workshops at Alpha! 🌿

We know times are tough, and many families are feeling the pressure. That’s why we’ve created two new, hands-on workshops designed to help you find peace, confidence, and freedom — not pressure or shame.

💪 Confident Home Management
Practical, real-life strategies for making what you already have stretch further — all framed around peace and confidence.

🍲 Real Food, Real Life
Learn how to cook with pantry staples, batch prep, and stretch meals wisely. This is extremely hands-on and focused on dignity, not deprivation.

✨ The best part:
When you complete both workshops, you’ll receive a FULL Family Meal Kit valued at over $150 — filled with meat, dairy, produce, and pantry staples to make 4–6 family meals.

Because at Alpha, we’re not just here to help you survive —
we’re here to help you walk into stability and freedom. ❤️

📅 Space is extremely limited! Message us or call 207-324-5752 to reserve your spot.

11/03/2025

🍂Family + Gratitude = Happiness! 🥰 November is a perfectttt time to practice gratitude together! This can create lasting memories and strengthen your bonds. What are you thankful for as a family today? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 💛

10/29/2025

🍂🎉 October Play and Learns were a blast! We embraced the fall vibes and had so much fun! Ready for more? Join us in November for our weekly morning sessions and our once a month evening session! Don't miss out! 😃

10/29/2025

🍁Today’s adventure: creating a chalk sensory path! 🌻 This fun activity helps kids Explore Through Movement and Play! They can burn energy, develop motor skills, and more—all while having a blast! 🖍️🏃‍♂️ Ready to try one at home? Let’s make playtime magical! ✨✨

10/28/2025

🎃❤️ Dive into the world of emotions with a pumpkin twist! 🌟 Use pumpkins to help toddlers express happiness, sadness, and even anger! 🎨✨ Let them create their own pumpkin faces and share what each emotion feels like! 🥰🍂 What emotions will your pumpkins show? Tag us in your pumpkin creations! 👇

10/24/2025

✨Earlier this month, the Sanford School Department hosted our second full-day joint professional learning opportunity, uniting early childhood educators from our community.📊Together, we explored innovative ways to strengthen early math skills and support our Young Mathematicians! 📚✨

A huge thank you to all the early educators for your dedication and the partnerships we've built.
All Friends Learning Center
Little World 2
Kids Kove Childcare & Learning Center
Sanford-Springvale YMCA
York County Head Start

You can play fun math games at home too! https://youngmathematicians.edc.org

10/22/2025

We've just updated our list of food resources to help you and your loved ones! 🍽️❤️ Check out the Sanford Community Resource Guide for any resources you need! 👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vMAhqViVrihVZpTdkmvPi1KXkB5br3moM5dey5Fr2nc/edit?usp=sharing

What resources have you discovered? Let us know! 👇