December Daddy and Me Gym Night
Our 4th Daddy and Me event this fall was a smashing success. 12 dads and 18 little ones played up a storm. We are already excited for January’s gym time. Hope we see you there! Until then,
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SD60 wants you to know, you are your child’s first teacher
Tip of the Month for June – feelings & emotions.  Children who can identify and name their own feelings and recognize feelings in others have an easier time both learning and building relationships.  These monthly tips are aimed at helping families enrich the preschool lives of their children,
Welcome to Kindergarten
Starting school can have mixed emotions for 4 and 5 year olds and their parents/caregivers. SD60 wants to make starting school an exciting, successful and happy experience for new Kindergarten students. Welcome to Kindergarten (WTK) is an event held each May/June in schools throughout SD60 for families/caregivers with children of age to enter Kindergarten in the fall.
Active children manage stress better
As always, on this site, I strive to explain the link between physical activity, play and learning. Current brain research tells us that we learn best while moving and doing interesting, new things. Dr. John Medina is an award winning author who explains these links simply and clearly. In a nutshell,
StrongStart
StrongStart programs are a Free parent participation program
They provide safe, rich learning environments designed specifically for children from birth to pre-kindergarten. StrongStart programs focus on early learning development – language, physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth.