Here are some community opportunities available to families in September and October. These programs are all coordinated by Pam Lillico, ECE extraordinare. Â You can meet Pam at the Child Development Centre or at North Peace Community Resources Society.
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Daddy and Me Gym Night Sept 2013
I really didn’t know what to expect for the September Gym Night. Â The weather has been extraordinary and I wondered if the gym would sit empty this month. Â But the draw of the plasma cars,
Americal Sign Language (ASL) Workshop
StrongStart Year End Party in Matthew’s Park
Please come celebrate with us!
To download or print this poster, click Year End StrongStart Party 2013
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.
To download or print this poster, please click Daddy and Me June 2013
Please remember that Daddy and Me is a dads and male caregivers only monthly event.Â
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
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!