The LDS church is hosting their annual nativity display again this year. Regardless of your religious background, the display is beautiful and engaging.  There are over 300 nativity scenes of many styles. It is a free event for the whole family.
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2nd annual FSJ Library Stuffed Animal Sleepover
The amazing Morgan, has invited another round of stuffies to sleep over at the FSJ Library next Friday. This year the host is Scaredy Squirrel and it promises to be lots of fun. But knowing Scaredy Squirrel,
How do kids learn?
Parents are always asking themselves, each other and experts what they can do to help their young children be happy and healthy. The current research on the brain is helping me navigate my own parenting journey. The best books I’ve read lately are Brain Rules and Brain Rules for Baby. They’re easy to read and give very clear information about how to work smarter not harder as a parent.
Daddy and Me
Tonight was our biggest Daddy and Me gym night. We had 16 dads and 21 kids out to Robert Ogilvie Elementary. These kids got 60 minutes or more of active play. I am so pleased to be a part of a community where Dads are valued and physical activity is a priority. What a great night!
Active Play
I really loved this blog post from Participaction. It is a call to action for ACTIVE PLAY.
Click this photo to read the ACTIVE PLAY blog.Â
Click here to link to the main Participaction siteÂ
Daddy and Me is a FREE,
NPLP Pre-School Play Day
Daddy and Me – November events
The Dinosaur event is always super fun and well attended. You and your little one will have LOTS of fun. The gym nights have been slowly growing and are a great way to get exercise, learn to interact with others and play in a boisterous environment. Hope to see you at one or both of the events.
Rotary Play Centre – November/December
The Rotary Play Centre (RPC) is a free drop-in program for parents/caregivers and their children between the ages of 0-5 years. Based on the StrongStart model, this space offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where parents/caregivers are able to share and learn new ways to support their child’s learning through play,
Illustration Station and Crafternoons
These activities are for kids aged 6 – 12. It’s older than my target group but it’s such a series of events that I had to spread the word. Anything that brings art and self-expression into our lives is worth pursuing.
Happy Halloween?
I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with Halloween! I love costumes and being a part of a community wide celebration. It reminds me of cultural festivals we don’t have in North America where people pour into the streets to celebrate being alive and being together. Yet,