Tonight was our biggest Daddy and Me gym night. We had 16 dads and 21 kids out to Robert Ogilvie Elementary. These kids got 60 minutes or more of active play. I am so pleased to be a part of a community where Dads are valued and physical activity is a priority. What a great night!
Category: General
Active Play
I really loved this blog post from Participaction. It is a call to action for ACTIVE PLAY.
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Click here to link to the main Participaction siteÂ
Daddy and Me is a FREE,NPLP Pre-School Play Day
Daddy and Me – November events
The Dinosaur event is always super fun and well attended. You and your little one will have LOTS of fun. The gym nights have been slowly growing and are a great way to get exercise, learn to interact with others and play in a boisterous environment. Hope to see you at one or both of the events.
Rotary Play Centre – November/December
The Rotary Play Centre (RPC) is a free drop-in program for parents/caregivers and their children between the ages of 0-5 years. Based on the StrongStart model, this space offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where parents/caregivers are able to share and learn new ways to support their child’s learning through play,
Illustration Station and Crafternoons
These activities are for kids aged 6 – 12. It’s older than my target group but it’s such a series of events that I had to spread the word. Anything that brings art and self-expression into our lives is worth pursuing.
Happy Halloween?
I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with Halloween! I love costumes and being a part of a community wide celebration. It reminds me of cultural festivals we don’t have in North America where people pour into the streets to celebrate being alive and being together. Yet,
Virtual Early Learning program
November Early Learning Calendars
Happy SNOVEMBER! Welcome winter! Living here for 37 years has taught me that the best way to survive winter is to keep active and stay involved. As we transition into winter, I hope you continue to attend these amazing programs. If you have questions or need help finding programs and activities in your neighbourhood,
Take Me Outside Day
Thursday, October 25 is Take Me Outside Day. Inspired by Richard Louv’s work on nature deficit disorder, this national celebration reminds us of the restorative power of nature on our kids.
