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!
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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,
A re-activity jar? What’s that?
BC Ministry of Child and Family Development
The BC Ministry for Child and Family Development is putting a brighter spotlight on all the programs they provide for parents. On their family information site, you’ll find everything from adoption tips to child care subsidy,
Child Care Resource and Referral
Whether you are a parent, a child care provider or a new early childhood educator in Fort St. John, you will find something valuable in the CCRR newsletter. Moya and Heather at the CCRR are the Child Care experts in the North Peace.
Daddy and Me September events
Daddy and Me events start again early in September. Each month, there is a community event and a gym night. You are welcome to attend either or both. It’s free and drop-in. Come whenever you can.
Nature Play Day Canada – 30 x 30 challenge
More and more is being said for the healing effects of exercise and outdoor play. It’s a simple message. Get active and get outside. Why not do both this Friday as part of Nature Play Day.
WHAT IS ACTIVE PLAY? IS IT BECOMING EXTINCT?
It thrills me that funding for has been increased. I know I need the daily reminders to get MOVING!
Check out this blog on how active play is essential to our children’s health.
Participaction Blog on Active Play
Follow @ParticipACTION on Twitter.Daddy and Me June events
On May 26th, 27 children and 24 dads attended the May Daddy and Me Free swim at the North Peace Leisure Pool. It was a huge success. A big thank-you to Karin and staff for a very successful Daddy and Me Free swim event.
June Early Learning Calendars
Where did the winter go? It’s ironic how long the school year lasts and then, in retrospect, how quickly it seems to have passed. My parents tell me it’s like that with parenting. Like many of you,