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.

What is self-regulation and why should I care?

Self-regulation is the current “buzzword” for parents and educators.  Teaching jargon can be annoying when it doesn’t have a context or seems trendy.  In my opinion, though, self-regulation is the most important concept I have learned in 15 years as a teacher.  It has helped me on a daily basis as a parent and in group teaching situations.

Walking Bingo

I LOVE walking in the fall with my kids.  But often, it gets pushed aside for more “urgent” issues.  We tried this activity on Sunday and loved it.  We had to change gopher to cat, though.  This re-activity initiative is from Saskatchewan where gophers are plenitifull!  Now my youngest wants to write our own BINGO sheet and walk again this week.  With this element of FUN,

Right from the Start – Early Learning conference

The annual Dawson Creek Parent and Caregiver conference is coming soon.  The conference takes place October 11th – 13th at the Kiwanis Arts Centre 1100 – 95th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC.
The conference has a minimal cost and a variety of presenters aiming to support parents and caregivers of children 0 –

Sport For All

Pacific Sport is hosting several opportunities for sport participation this fall for kids aged 4 – 12.  My kids have participated in these programs.  They are well run and very engaging.

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FSJ Public Library Fall Programs

The Summer Reading program was another hit over the holiday.  After a short break, things are staring up again at the Public Library.  Here is what they have planned for our little people.

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Daddy and Me Gym Night

Great turnout for Daddy and Me Gym Night tonight.  SD 60 is pleased to provide this event to our community.  We love to promote playful learning and honour the role dads play in the lives of children.  It also gets kids and dads active which if you hadn’t noticed is my current soapbox.  It was a great time.  Join us next month!

Physical Activity – friendly reminder

As we head back to school, I am trying to get my family more active.  Weird, right?  We were outside a lot over the summer but it was a quiet, restful time.   Going back to school and work reminds me to get moving.   For some people,