Programs
Homeroom
   Open from 9:30 - 11AM on weekdays that school is in session
Program Director: Lori Oliveresroliv@charter.net
Homeroom is a place for families with children ages 0-5 to play informally, learn together, find parenting resources, connect with other families and discover how to support children's literacy development. There are toys and activities for imaginations of all ages: arts & crafts, dress-up costumes, train and lego tables, books, puzzles, blocks, play kitchen and much more! HomeRoom link
Open Gym - Oregon
   Mon and Wed 11AM-noon and Tues 6:30 - 7:30 PM through March 28th
Program Director: Rachel Schultzraeschultz@excite.com    835-6829
Pre-school kids and their parents are invited to shake off those cold weather blues and get some exercise in the Netherwood Knoll Elementary small gymnasium. Toys, mats, music and playmates provided. Bring your kids...bring a friend!
CARE Packs
Program Director: Jessica Menendez, ,rmenendez@charter.net    291-0039
The next time you're at the Oregon Public Library, check out one of ParentShare's CARE Packs. CARE (Child Appropriate Reading Enrichment) Packs are theme-based backpacks full of FUN and are designed to nurture a toddler's and pre-schooler's early literacy skills through playful interaction with an adult. You'll find themes like: Apples, Rain, Pumkins, Dinosaurs, Ducks, Bugs, Cookies, Monsters and tons more. Each backpack is filled with books, toys, games, songs, finger plays, snack ideas, craft ideas, and other activities aimed at developing early literacy, math and motor skills. What a great way to spend quality time with the children in your life -- check out a CARE Pack today!

