123 Grow Child Center, Inc.

04/07/2026

🌷 Ignore the winter squalls—it’s almost spring whether Mother Nature agrees or not! ☀️

As we start looking ahead to summer, many families are thinking about healthier, safer ways to enjoy the season. From outdoor play to pool days and everything in between, preparation is key!

🎧 I highly recommend listening to this great podcast:
👉 Listen to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summer-survival/id1645517159?i=1000614595138

“Dr. Charlie: A Crash Course on Family Summer Survival” is packed with helpful, practical advice for keeping your family safe and well all summer long—including topics like ticks, sun safety, hydration, and more.

Topics include:
✔️ Tick prevention & tick bites
✔️ Sun safety ☀️
✔️ Hydration 💧
✔️ Bug bites 🐜
✔️ Chlorine & pool safety 🏊
✔️ Handling common injuries like broken bones

It’s a quick, informative listen that every parent can benefit from!

💬 Let us know your favorite summer safety tips in the comments ⬇️

Disclaimer: 123 Grow is sharing this resource for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast.

Podcast Episode · Red Pill Your Healthcast · May 26, 2023 · 41m

04/06/2026

🌸 Keep an Eye Out! Fundraiser MCM is Coming Soon! 🌸

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 🎁 Our Fundraiser MCM is your one-stop shop for gifts Mom will truly love! 💖

🗓 Mark Your Calendars: April 13 – April 24

✨ Shop online from multiple catalogs and support our cause at the same time!
✨ Order forms coming home this week.

🔗https://my.mcmfundraising.com/2026-spring-worcester-123-grow-child-center/cori-owen2

Welcome to the 123 Grow fundraising site! I can use your help in reaching our goal. Thank you!

04/06/2026

🌦️ This Week: Weather! 🌦️
This week our children are exploring the wonders of weather through hands-on learning, creativity, and movement! From rain to sunshine, we are discovering how weather shapes our world. ☀️🌧️🌬️❄️

📚 Language & Literacy:
We are strengthening vocabulary and comprehension through our monthly skill builder, weather-themed stories, and fun activities like letter matching with clouds and raindrops.

🌧️ Science & Discovery:
Our little scientists are experimenting with rain collection, exploring what the wind can blow, and observing how weather changes around us. We’re learning through hands-on discovery and real-world connections!

🎵 Music & Movement:
Children are singing songs about raindrops, wind, sunshine, and snow while engaging in movement games like jumping in puddles, parachute play, and even “ice skating!”

🎨 Creative Arts:
We’re getting creative with weather-inspired projects like rain drop painting, wind socks, storm clouds, sun-dyed paper, and ice painting—exploring how weather can inspire art!

🔢 Math Concepts:
Through activities like voting on favorite weather and measuring rainfall, children are building early math skills such as counting, comparing, and observing patterns.

🤝 Social-Emotional:
We are having important conversations about weather safety, especially how storms can feel and what we can do to stay safe and calm.

✋ Fine Motor & Sensory:
From droppers and painting to puzzles and sensory play like making “snow,” children are strengthening fine motor skills while exploring new textures and materials.

🏃‍♀️ Gross Motor Play:
Outdoor play includes pretending storms are coming—running, hiding, and engaging in imaginative movement activities that build coordination and teamwork!

It’s a week full of curiosity, creativity, and discovery as we explore all types of weather together! 💛🌦️

04/05/2026

🎶 This Week at 123 Grow: Musical Musicians! 🎶
What a fun-filled week exploring music! The children loved experimenting with different instruments, moving to rhythms, and expressing themselves through sound and song. It was amazing to see their creativity and excitement come to life! 🎤🥁🎵

🌦️ Next Week: Weather! 🌦️
Get ready as we dive into all things weather! From sunshine to rain, clouds to storms, we’ll be exploring how weather works and what makes each day unique. ☀️🌧️🌈

04/02/2026

🍁 123 Grow Community Vote! 🍁

As sugaring season comes to an end, I have been reflecting on how special this time of year is here in New England. From tapping maple trees to enjoying fresh maple syrup, it’s such a rich, hands-on learning experience for children!

I have been thinking about introducing a “Maple Sugaring” curriculum next year at 123 Grow, and would love your input!

This special unit would include:
🍁 Learning about maple trees and how sap is collected
🍁 Exploring real taps and tubing
🍁 Sampling sap (“sugar water”)
🍁 Watching the process through pictures and short video clips
🍁 And of course… tasting real maple syrup!

It’s a fun and educational way to connect children to nature, science, and local traditions.

✨ Would you like to see this added to our curriculum next year?
Drop a 👎, 👍, ❤️, or comment below to let us know your thoughts!

04/01/2026

🌸 📅 APRIL HAPPENINGS
🌸 April at 123 Grow is Blooming with Fun! 🌸

We’re so excited for a month full of creativity, learning, and family connection 💛

Here’s what we’re looking forward to:

🌎 Earth Day – April 22
Our children will be celebrating by learning about nature and caring for our world! Each child will receive wildflower seed packets to take home and plant 🌱

📸 Family Engagement:
Snap a photo of you and your child planting your seeds and share it with us to be entered into a raffle for a beautiful hanging flower basket! 🌼

🎨 Annual Art Show – April 22
Our classrooms will be transformed into galleries featuring artwork your children have created throughout the year!

Families are invited to:
👀 Walk through the classrooms
🎨 View all of the children’s artwork
💛 Find and celebrate your child’s creations

Our teachers have put so much heart into saving and preparing these pieces—we can’t wait for you to see it all come together ✨

It’s going to be a beautiful month—we’re so glad you’re part of it! 🌈

Send a message to learn more

04/01/2026

🐶📚 Big News from 123 Grow!
We’re thrilled to announce our brand-new Doggy Daycare program—now your pups can join your kids for learning, playtime, and nap time… all under one roof! 🐕✨

✅ Playtime & Naptime
✅ Group Activities
✅ Puppy Lessons

What could possibly go wrong? 🤔

Just kidding! 😂 April Fools! While we love our furry friends, our classrooms are still for our amazing kids only.

We’d love to hear from you! Did anyone else pull a funny April Fools’ prank today? Share in the comments below! 🎉

03/30/2026

🎶 This Week: Musical Musicians! 🎶

This week our children are diving into the exciting world of music through hands-on learning and play! 🎤🥁

📚 Language & Literacy: We are building vocabulary and listening skills through stories and our monthly skill builder.

🎵 Music & Movement: Children are singing, dancing, and exploring rhythm through fun songs, movement games, and learning about fast vs. slow beats.

🎨 Creative Arts: Our little musicians are creating their own instruments, painting to different types of music, and expressing themselves through art and sound.

🔬 Math & Science: We’re discovering how everyday items—and even nature—can make music, while exploring sounds and patterns.

🤝 Social-Emotional: We are practicing important skills like honesty, teamwork, and self-expression through music and group activities.

✋ Fine Motor & Sensory: Activities like sticker art, instrument play, and sensory exploration are helping strengthen small muscles and curiosity.

It’s a fun-filled week of creativity, movement, and learning as we encourage every child to find their own rhythm! 💛🎶

03/29/2026

⏰ The countdown is ON—just 1 hour until we kick things off!

We’ve got everything ready for an amazing day… horses to meet 🐴, trucks to explore 🚚, and so many incredible raffle baskets you won’t want to miss 🎟️

Swing by, bring the kids, and come be part of the fun. We’re so excited to see familiar faces and meet new ones—see you soon!

03/29/2026

03/27/2026

🌸 This Week at 123 Grow: Spring Fun! 🌸
We had an amazing week celebrating all things spring! From hands-on activities to exploring the changes in nature, our classrooms were full of curiosity, creativity, and lots of smiles. 🌷☀️

🎶 Coming Up Next Week: Musical Musicians! 🎶
Get ready for a fun-filled week of rhythm, movement, and sound! Our little learners will be exploring music through instruments, singing, and creative expression.

03/27/2026

🎉 You’re Invited! Open House at 123 Grow 🎉

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Open House Event!

📅 Saturday, May 2
📍 112 Central St. Gardner (Chair City Church Parking Lot)

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🌈 Classroom tours
🎨 Activities for children
🎁 Local vendors
👩‍🏫 Meet our amazing team

Whether you’re currently enrolled or looking for childcare, this is the perfect chance to explore, connect, and see what makes our program so special 💛

We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 Tag a friend who should come with you!