I was sent a link to an interesting site for early literacy. I pulled off the best stuff for you. Here’s the October reading calendar for your fridge and a daily activity calendar to get us talking with our kids. I’ve got it on my fridge and it’s a simple way to connect. There is also a Family Fun activity newsletter.
Archives
Virtual StrongStart
There is online support for families who can’t make it to StrongStart programs or who would like to try something different. As always, it free! Here is the information poster. Specific calendars for each month will follow.
Daddy and Me
21 children and 17 Dads (a couple of Grandpas) participated in our Sept. Event:Â Bowling When the children were waiting for their turn to bowl, we saw a lot of Daddy and Me cuddle time. It was a great celebration of “dad time”.
Strong Start Outreach update
My apologies for the StrongStart Outreach mix-ups this fall.  Space is at a premium in many schools this year and we are waiting for a spot.
Our current information on start dates are as follows:
Taylor –
Child Care Resource and Referral
Heather’s fall newsletter is out and it’s packed with resources and ideas for you and your little ones. Here are a few highlights! If you want to see more, click on the full newsletter.
CCRR September &
Family Friendly Library programs
The FSJ Library is free and accessible for everyone in the community. But it can be especially exciting for our little people. Here are a few opportunities to get involved.
Monster Smash
Mother Goose
Reading Buddies
Red Cedar
Story time poster
Daddy ‘n’ Me events
Daddy ‘n’ Me events start up right away. Note the change in the location for gym nights. For more information, call Pam Lillico at 250.785-6021 or Jaimelia Turner at 250.262.6040
Daddy ‘n’ Me Gym Nights 2011-2012
2011-12 Daddy and Me events calendar
Early Learning Calendars September 2011
Duncan Cran, Robert Ogilvie and Hudson’s Hope Strong Start programs kick off Monday, September, 12th.
Duncan Cran StrongStart Calendar SEPTEMBER 2011
Robert Ogilvie StrongStart Calendar SEPTEMBER 2011
Hudson’s Hope StrongStart Calendar SEPTEMBER 2011
Strong Start Outreach will start Monday,
Play in the Park 2011
What an amazing first day at the Park. There were more than 65 children participating at KIN Park this afternoon doing crafts, reading stories and playing games. Thank you to Kayla and Serena for coordinating such a large community event. See you Thursday at Matthew’s Park. Thank you to the Alaska Highway News for stopping by.
Rotary Play Centre
Here is a special message from Pam Lillico, Rotary Play Centre Facilitator.
The Rotary Play Centre’s last day before we break for summer is June 30. The Rotary Play Centre will re-open Sept.12 and the operating hours will remain the same. Here is our September Calendar.