Springfield Area Parent Child Center

LOVE YOU TO PIZZAS
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Does your family enjoy cooking together?

Join Family Engagement Specialist Krista Wilson and Speech and Language Pathologist Meaghan Wilson for a fun-filled morning of homemade pizza making with your little ones!
Caregivers will learn practical sensory exploration tips and strategies to support children who may be picky eaters or hesitant to try new foods. You’ll also discover ways to involve your child in the kitchen, turning mealtime into a fun and educational experience.
All participants will receive a kid-friendly cookbook and helpful tips and take-home suggestions to keep the cooking fun going at home.
Click the link below to register and join SAPCC staff this November for learning, laughter, and—of course—delicious pizza!
Because really, who doesn’t love pizza?
Please register before October 29th
Questions? krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

Monday Morning Playgroup
2025-11-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-06 10:00 - 12:00
Weekly playgroup – fun activities, games and a snack! Location changes seasonally. Open to ages 0 – 6 and their siblings of any age. No need to register, just show up! Email kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org for more information.

Sunday Bingo Fundraiser
2025-11-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-05 13:30 - 15:30 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
A family friendly weekly fundraiser event to benefit SAPCC. Open to all.
Doors open at 12pm, Bingo begins at 1:30pm.

Friday Morning Playgroup
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Windsor Connection Resource Center, 1 Railroad Avenue, Windsor, VT, United States
Weekly playgroup – fun activities, games, and a snack! Open to ages 0 – 6 and their siblings of any age. No need to register, just show up! Email kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org for more information.

Family Literacy Program
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Rockingham Free Public Library, 65 Westminster St, Bellows Falls, VT, United States
Join Nick Boke, a freelance writer and international education consultant, for a 3-week, FREE, joyful, and interactive activity for parents and caregivers!

Wednesdays, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/2025

10-11:30 AM

Together we will:

Discover the JOY & benefits of reading together
Encourage parents & caregivers to get library cards
Share ideas on how to make reading enjoyable and instill a LIFE-LONG love of reading in your child
Make books and conversation part of daily life
Explore & take home different books each week (to keep)
examine strategies for making book time interactive

Questions? krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

SAPCC Family Advisory Council Info Night
2025-09-24 05:30 - 19:00 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Questions? kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

Expert ECE Training Series: Circle of Security Classroom Edition
2025-09-19 12:00 - 15:00 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Two Part Workshop: September 19th and November 21st
Includes take-home work equal to 8 hours of training

This professional learning series introduces some practical applications to enhance teachers’ abilities to form secure relationships with the children in their care. Gain insight into new ways to understand challenging behaviors. Learn relationship‐based strategies to respond to children’s social emotional needs for safe, secure relationships in the classroom, a necessary ingredient for learning.

Questions? Contact kayla.bapp@sappc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

Family Fairy House Building
2025-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Waypoint Center, 17 Depot St, Bellows Falls, VT, United States
Miss Kayla & Miss Aimee invite you to build a Fairy House! Fairy houses will be submitted to the Grafton Nature Museum on September 26th for their Fairy House Festival Sept 27 & 28
If you were unable to attend the collecting event, no worries! We’ll have natural items to help you create a fairy house.
Questions? Please contact kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

Family Fairy House Building (collecting items)
2025-09-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Muckross State Park, 24 Paddock Rd, Springfield, VT, United States
Join Miss Kayla & Miss Aimee to gather items for a future session of Fairy House Building! Fairy houses will be submitted to the Grafton Nature Museum on September 26th for their Fairy House Festival on September 27 & 28
If you’re not able to come and collect items, no worries! You are still invited to come build a fairy house on Friday, September 12th at Waypoint Center, 17 Depot St, Bellows Falls, VT – 10:30am-12:30pm
Questions? Please contact kayla.bapp@sapcc-vt.org or 802-886-5242

IEP Parental Rights Meeting
2025-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Parent Ed Class: IEP Parental Rights Meeting

Host: CIS Developmental Educator, Alexis Palmer

When: Tuesday, September 2nd

Where: In Person at SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, No Springfield, Vermont

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Description: Join CIS Developmental Educator, Alexis Palmer for an overview of IEP parental rights, learn to navigate the Special Ed. process, learn key terms, and learn how to create an IEP binder for organization.

QUESTIONS?
krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org
802-886-5242

CLOSED
2025-09-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-04 09:00 - 17:00
Closed for the day

Little Builders, Feathered Friends
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
**REGISTRATION CLOSED**

Little Builders, Feathered Friends

Decorate a Bird House & Build a Bird Feeder

SAPCC staff, Kayla and Krista invite all children, families, and caregivers to join us to Decorate a Bird House & Build a Bird Feeder that enables children to connect with nature and foster creativity and teamwork. Through this hands-on learning experience, children acquire fine motor skills, coordination, and learn about the local ecosystem while providing a safe nesting place for wildlife.

QUESTIONS?
krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org
802-886-5242

Closed for Staff Development Day
2025-08-15 09:00 - 17:00

Tienna's Closet Free Back to School Shopping
2025-08-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Springfield Area Parent Child Center, 80 Jack and Jill Ln, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Free Back to School Shopping at Tienna’s Closet – A free community closet with children and adult clothing
August 12th & 13th
No appointment necessary
Free and open to all
Just bring yourself, and bags if you can!
For more information or if you’re unable to make this event, contact: krista.wilson@sapcc-vt.org, 802-886-5242

Appetizers & Mocktails with Legislators
2025-08-12 06:00 - 19:30 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Join local legislators from districts throughout Southern Vermont for a casual Round-Table Discussion on the recent legislative session.
This casual, free event will offer an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the recent legislative session while enjoying freshly made mocktails and appetizers.
Register here to secure your seat: Tinyurl.comappsandmocks

Baby Sign Language
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | SAPCC Community Meeting Room, 50 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Parent Ed Class: Baby Sign Language
Host: Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, Meaghan Wilson

When: Tuesday July 22nd
Where: In Person at SAPCC
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Description: Talk with your baby before your baby can talk! Join Early Intervention Speech-Language Pathologist, Meaghan Wilson to learn about Baby Sign Language. Learn the hows and whys and the dos and don’ts of using signs with your baby, and go home with a custom list of early signs to try.

Expert Training Series for Early Childhood Educators (Workshop 1)
2025-07-18 09:00 - 15:00 | SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center, 51 Jack and Jill Lane, North Springfield, VT, 05150, United States
Emergent AND Intentional – Planning Developmentally Appropriate, Standards-aligned, and Child Centered Early Learning Experiences Cathy Siggins M.Ed

Course Fee: $20
July 18 2025
9AM-3PM
SAPCC Workforce Development & Training Center
51 Jack & Jill Lane, N. Springfield VT (accessible building)
Course fee is $20 and includes 5 hours of STARS-credited training. This course is designed for Early Childhood Educators and individuals training to become educators, but anyone interested in this content is welcomed to register.
This five hour training will explore strategies for planning
developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children that is aligned with childinterests/skills and with the Vermont Early Learning Standards. Through anddiscussion, participants will increase understanding of how to use o bservation, VELS and knowledge of early development and developmentally appropriate practice to guide planning for intentional and engaging learning.
Schedule:
9:00-10:30—Overview of the Purpose and Use of the VELS and Principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (large group)
10:45-12:15— Building our understanding of how to use the VELS effectively when planning developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (small groups)
12:15-1:00 Lunch (on your own)
1:00-3:00— Developing our practices: We will explore practical strategies for
planning and implementing curriculum in infant, toddler and preschool settings that is both emergent, child centered AND intentionally aligned with specific learning goals and intended outcomes for children.
