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Sep 23, 2012

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,

Sep 14, 2012

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 –

Sep 13, 2012

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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Sep 12, 2012

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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Sep 12, 2012

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!

Sep 10, 2012

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,

Sep 10, 2012

StrongStart Outreach programs

StrongStart Outreach programs start on Monday, September 17th.  The schedule is the same as last year.  This fall, we are moving spaces in a few schools due to the largest number of Kindergarten students ever in School District 60.  We are lucky to have extra teachers in many schools but this puts constraints on the Outreach programs.  If you are participating in StrongStart in our rural communities,

Sep 9, 2012

A re-activity jar? What’s that?

Re-activity jar?  What? It’s exactly what it sounds like.

Pick a jar. Fill it with active ideas you can do with your loved ones.  Pull one out and commit to doing it with your family.  Get active.