I learned from a toddler . . . . . . .
Check out this great blog on what Einstein has to teach us. Many say he was the greatest scientist and most creative mind ever. And yet his life lessons mirror those modeled by children. This post made me think about a toddler who knows how to live in the moment or persevere despite 100 falls. We often think we have so much to teach children. But I am realizing that they have more to teach us.
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Daddy and Me February events
There are 2 Daddy and Me events this week. Wednesday at Robert Ogilvie gymnasium and Saturday at the NP Cultural Centre. Come enjoy some active play together and/or create a valentine sensation for someone special.
The gym is open anytime after 5:45. We usually start clean up sometime between 7 and 7:15.  Then we eat snack and enjoy time at Strong Start. There were some disappointed little ones last month who came after 7 when we were cleaning up. I apologize to those families for the confusion in scheduling.
Golden Tickets at the FSJ Library
In preparation for the 12th Annual Chocolate Festival, Morgan Peltier at the FSJ Library has created an awesome contest. You must find a golden ticket hidden inside the children’s books. 50 tickets have been hidden. As of today,
Prespatou StrongStart
After many renovations and much patience, Prespatou StrongStart is up and running. From the looks of things they are sprinting.
Here, the kids are experimenting with the feel, smell, and properties of shaving foam. Their faces tell us what joyful learning looks like.
5th Annual Parent Conference – April 2012
The 5th Annual Parent Conference is coming in April. Online registration is now open. Check the links below. There are topics for parents of all ages and stages. The entire conference, including snacks and lunch is FREE.
Robert Ogilvie StrongStart – calendar mistake
In my haste to publish the February calendars, I made a mistake on the Ready, Set, Learn times for February. Please check out the newly revised copy. Sorry for the confusion!
If you would like more information about all Ready,
Library Camp-In 2012
What an wonderful evening! Morgan Peltier, Children’s Program Coordinator, invited families to camp out in the library in celebration of Family Literacy Day. Stories were read; game were played. Not much sleep was had but fun was in abundance. Many thanks to the library for opening up their space. Kudos for helping us see the library in a new way.
February 2012 Early Learning Calendars
Daddy and Me
Families in Motion – Physical Activity for pre-schoolers
Together with the Family Friendly Initiative, Fort St. John Friendship Centre, Fort St. John Child Development Centre and North Peace Community Resources Society we, School District 60, will be offering a gross motor development pilot project from February-May on a rotating schedule.