As play becomes the hot button topic in our early learning conversations, I still find myself struggling to explain how play fits into a school day. Old thought patterns about play persist: it’s a filler activity or we’ll play when the work is done. The toughest one is the connection between play and learning. This article from the National Association for the Education of Young Children gets the conversation started about how play is not as simple as we might have thought.
Category: StrongStart Centre Robert Ogilvie
December StrongStart calendars
If you’re feeling shocked that December is already here, you’re not alone! But as the excitement of the holiday grows, we hope you will include us in your weekly plans. StrongStart can be a great venue to use up the extra energy that seems to bubble over this time of year. Check out Robert Ogilvie’s extra gym time.
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,
StrongStart Family Gym Night
As part of Fort St. John Loves Families Week, SD 60 hosted a StrongStart Family Gym Night at Robert Ogilvie. It was a wonderful evening. So wonderful, in fact, that many friends did not want to leave. Myself included. Have a peak.
October SD60 Early Learning opportunities
October is going to be SUPER busy for anyone looking for family activities!!! Information about Family Week, October 13 – 20th, will be out shortly. For now, though, here is what is coming up with the School District.
StrongStart September Calendars
To print this calendar, click here Duncan Cran StrongStart September 2012
To print this calendar, click here Robert Ogilvie StrongStart September 2012
To print this calendar,June Early Learning Calendars
Where did the winter go? It’s ironic how long the school year lasts and then, in retrospect, how quickly it seems to have passed. My parents tell me it’s like that with parenting. Like many of you,
May Early Learning Calendars
Dates to Remember:
May 9th:Â Daddy and Me Gym Night – Robert Ogilvie, 6 – 7:30 see below
May 11th: Families in Motion – Duncan Cran, 6 – 7:30 see below
May 11th: Non Instructional Day –April Early Learning Calendars
Early Learning programs will close from March 23rd to April 9th for spring break. We hope everyone enjoys the holiday. There are some exciting events starting up again in April.
Important dates in April:
Tuesday, April 10th            Early Learning programs re-open after Easter
Wednesday,March Early Learning calendars
It is difficult to fathom that March is already here. Usually March is a shorter month for our programs, but this month we get four full weeks before the spring break. It’s a dinosaur theme for StrongStart and an Easter theme on the WOW Bus. Please come play with us.
