UPK Storytime every Wednesday!
Join us every Wednesday for our UPK Story time with our parent partner Tameka on our Facebook live at 11am!
After the story, you will learn about the UPK program. In Boston, we have Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), which is a blended portfolio of programs funded by the City of Boston that offers high-quality options for three- and four-year-olds living in the city at no cost to families. UPK is a 6.5 hour school day for 180 days a year. The eligibility criteria are:
Hot Dog Night!
Playgroup/Mothers Group 5.19
Kids Playgroup 5.26


Vacation Week is Fun Week here at Tree of Life!
March/April Newsletter
Back to School Ice Cream Social / Fiesta de Helados de Regreso a Clases
Back to School Ice Cream Social / Fiesta de Helados de Regreso a Clases
- When: Thursday September 8th
- Time: 4-5pm
- Where: Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library
- Everyone is welcome!
8/26/22 Kids Playgroup
Please enjoy our most recent playgroup that took place at Mozart Park in JP.
DIY Maracas: Musical Instrument Craft for Kids
07/22 Playgroup
Teaching music to kids begins with teaching them to love the art of sound. Implementing musical crafts for kids encourages creativity and exploration through different sounds and rhythms. Kids will have fun making their own Maraca instruments while learning about music and sound. DIY Maracas can be a fun activity to use when listening to music, or just to play and shake with!
Materials:
- 2 Spoons
- 1 Plastic Egg
- Masking Tape
- Beads/dried rice/dried beans
- Other: Stickers, Markers, etc.

How to Make:
- Add beads inside plastic egg
- Place egg in between both spoons
- Wrap tape around spoons to secure egg
- Optional: Decorate Maraca with markers and stickers
- Shake Shake Shake!

Benefits on Child Development:
- Placing beads into eggs promotes fine motor skills
- Holding and shaking Maracas promotes fine motor skills
- Promotes creativity by creating their own music
- Can help improve memory by listening and repeating rhythms of songs