September Community Early Learning events

Here are some community opportunities available to families in September and October. These programs are all coordinated by Pam Lillico, ECE extraordinare.  You can meet Pam at the Child Development Centre or at North Peace Community Resources Society.

Daddy and Me Gym Night Sept 2013

I really didn’t know what to expect for the September Gym Night.  The weather has been extraordinary and I wondered if the gym would sit empty this month.  But the draw of the plasma cars,

Americal Sign Language (ASL) Workshop

We just found out about this opportunity for families to learn more about American Sign Language.  The Fort St. John workshop is Saturday, June 15th at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

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June Early Learning calendars

June is already flying by.  How does that happen?  Please join us for the Year End StrongStart celebration at Matthew’s Park in Fort St. John.
Things will be changing at Robert Ogilve and Duncan Cran StrongStart next fall.  Stay posted for more information.

Resiliency – good old fashioned grit

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how kids gain self confidence and resilience.  Today, when my kids balked at walking home from school, I started thinking again about empowerment and the value of “grit”.  Like most parents,

Daddy and Me June events

Our last Daddy and Me events before the summer break are fast approaching.  The visit to Heartbreak Acres is always a big hit.

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Please remember that Daddy and Me is a dads and male caregivers only monthly event. 

What is play?

On Saturday, at my weekly yoga class, I found myself bent in half attempting to balance on my elbows with my legs splayed out.  I was frustrated but exhilarated, exhausted but persistent.  It was not pretty and I felt very self conscious.  The instructor said,

May Daddy and Me events

Both May events are early in the month.  Hope we’ve given you enough notice.  As always, these events are FREE and drop-in.  Come when you can; Pam and Jaimelia are always happy to see you.

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May StrongStart calendars

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!