Usually it is April when we see a resurgence of families at StrongStart due to the milder weather. Although we are still getting a healthy number of families attending, we are still waiting for the spring rush. Hopefully May brings us some sunny days and above zero temperatures. Ha! Hope to see you soon!
Category: StrongStart Centre Outreach Program
Welcome back to StrongStart!
March Early Learning calendars
March is coming in like a lamb. I hope the beautiful weather gets lots of families out of the house. Winter can feel so long here. But there are many wonderful people at StrongStart and the Rotary Play Centre waiting to cheer you. The easiest way to get through the winter season with small kids is get outside. The 2nd best way is to come to our play based,
February Early Learning calendars
February can be a challenging month for young families in our community. I start to feel the weight of winter sitting on my shoulders during this month. We have Family Day to look forward to this year,
January StrongStart calendars
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10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Play
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.
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,
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 Outreach programs
StrongStart Outreach programs start on Monday, September 17th. The schedule is the same as last year. This fall, we are moving spaces in a few schools due to the largest number of Kindergarten students ever in School District 60. We are lucky to have extra teachers in many schools but this puts constraints on the Outreach programs. If you are participating in StrongStart in our rural communities,
